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ASHLEY KILCREASE

Lawrenceville,GA

Summary

Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner with strong expertise in transition-of-care management, clinical review, and high-acuity nursing. Experienced in coordinating safe and seamless discharges across hospitals, SNFs, and home settings while preventing readmissions and improving patient outcomes. Background includes advanced assessment, care coordination, medication reconciliation, chronic disease management, and population health outreach. Former U.S. Navy Corpsman and Second-Class Petty Officer with proven leadership, operational discipline, and experience supporting complex cases, including veterans and high-risk patient populations. Skilled in navigating EMRs, reviewing medical records for quality and accuracy, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care. Dedicated to patient-centered transitions, safety, and evidence-based practice.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Clinical Rotations

Family Nurse Practitioner
2023 - 01.2025
  • 1,000+ Hours

Hometown Health Family Practice – Byron, GA

  • Managed ER/ED follow-ups, acute complaints, and chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and obesity; provided weight-loss counseling and medication-based management.
  • Provided well-woman exams, contraception counseling, STI screening/treatment.
  • Conducted telehealth follow-ups and triage.

Piedmont WellStreet Urgent Care – Atlanta, GA

  • Conducted sports/employment physicals and urgent care evaluations.
  • Performed POC testing: strep, flu, COVID, UA, pregnancy tests.
  • Treated pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.

Internal Medicine – Columbia, SC

  • Managed acute and chronic disease in high-volume clinic.
  • Conducted diagnostic testing, interpreted EKGs, labs, and imaging.

Contract Assignments

Registered Nurse
06.2019 - 10.2025

Location/Units: •Critical Care Unit: Banner Health, Emory Hospital, Northside Hospital, Piedmont Hospital (AZ,GA)•Infusion Clinics (FL) • LTC/SNF (FL, SC, TX, GA, OH)

Key Contributions

  • Charge Nurse: Led unit operations, coordinated patient assignments, ensured safe staffing, and supported patient flow during high-volume shifts.
  • Preceptor: Mentored and trained 200+ new nurses and support staff, modeling calm, emotionally intelligent clinical decision-making in high-stress situations.
  • Provided care to high-acuity patients transitioning between ICU, step-down, medical-surgical units, and SNFs. Gaining deep insight into care continuity vulnerabilities.
  • Performed complex clinical assessments, identified early deterioration signals, and communicated critical updates to interdisciplinary teams.
  • Collaborated with case management, social work, and therapy teams to ensure individualized discharge plans.
  • Educated patients and families on medication changes, follow-up requirements, and symptom monitoring to prevent readmission.
  • Coordinated discharge referrals, diagnostics, and continuity of care with specialists and primary teams.


Second Class Petty Officer

United States Navy
03.2012 - 03.2017
  • Managed daily operations of a fully functional outpatient clinic, coordinating care for military members transitioning between duty stations, hospitals, and specialty services.
  • Ensured readiness compliance, handled high-volume patient evaluations, and maintained continuity through accurate documentation and follow-up.
  • Provided case coordination and quality review for service members with complex medical and behavioral health needs.
  • Supported 2,100 patient visits quarterly, emphasizing efficiency, communication, and safe care handoffs.

Education

Doctor of Nursing Practice - Family Nurse Practitioner

Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, SC
05.2025

Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing

Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, SC
05-2018

Skills

  • Urgent Care & Primary Care Across the Lifespan
  • Rapid Assessment, Triage & E/M of Acute Illness
  • Minor Procedures: Wound Care, Simple Suturing
  • Musculoskeletal & Orthopedic Assessment
  • Dermatology, Eye Complaints, Basic GYN
  • Point-of-Care Testing & Lab Interpretation
  • EKG Interpretation & Cardiovascular Assessment
  • Telehealth, Remote Triage & Patient Education
  • High-Volume Clinic Workflow Management
  • Discharge planning and safe care transitions
  • EMR Documentation (Epic, Cerner, Athena)
  • Leadership: Precepting, Military Experience

Certification

  • Family Nurse Practitioner – Board Certified (FNP-C), American Nurses Credentialing Center
  • Registered Nurse – Georgia, Active, Unencumbered License
  • ACLS & BLS – American Heart Association (Current)


PROFESSIONAL QUALITIES

  • Fast, efficient, and friendly provider.
  • Emotionally mature and adaptable.
  • Committed to access to care and ED diversion.

Timeline

Contract Assignments

Registered Nurse
06.2019 - 10.2025

Second Class Petty Officer

United States Navy
03.2012 - 03.2017

Clinical Rotations

Family Nurse Practitioner
2023 - 01.2025

Doctor of Nursing Practice - Family Nurse Practitioner

Medical University of South Carolina

Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing

Medical University of South Carolina