Ashley Pollock
Hohenwald,TN
Summary
Compassionate Family Nurse Practitioner with 24 years of comprehensive experience providing acute care, wellness exams and chronic disease management for diverse and challenging populations. Skilled at analyzing patient histories and preliminary test results to build diagnosis. Having students is one of my professional passions so that I can pass down the knowledge I have been able to learn over the past 24 years to the next generation of nurses
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Nurse Practitioner
Dickson Medical Associates
11.2022 - Current
- Handled complex cases involving multiple comorbidities effectively by employing critical thinking skills and seeking expert consultations when necessary.
- Performed comprehensive physical assessments, accurately diagnosing conditions, and determining appropriate interventions.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
- Managed acute and chronic illnesses, developing personalized treatment plans that addressed patients'' unique needs.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Coordinated with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
- Educated and guided patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle habits to prevent Type-2 diabetes and other complications.
- Coordinated referrals for specialty services and additional care.
- Attended continuing education seminars and workshops to stay current with best practices.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatments accordingly.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to concerns.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students, fostering their clinical skills development in primary care settings.
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based care and treatment plans tailored to individual needs.
- Developed strong relationships with local healthcare providers to facilitate seamless coordination of referrals for specialized services.
Family Nurse Practitioner
One Stop Medical
10.2010 - 10.2022
- Performed comprehensive physical assessments, accurately diagnosing conditions, and determining appropriate interventions.
- Handled complex cases involving multiple comorbidities effectively by employing critical thinking skills and seeking expert consultations when necessary.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
- Managed acute and chronic illnesses, developing personalized treatment plans that addressed patients'' unique needs.
- Utilized evidence-based and holistic approaches to care in family practice settings.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Maury Regional Medical Center
12.2000 - 10.2010
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Reduced patient wait times by efficiently triaging patients based on acuity levels and prioritizing urgent cases.
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN08.2013
No Degree - Wound & Ostomy Care
Emory Medical School
Atlanta, GA11.2009
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of North Alabama
Florence, AL12.2000
Skills
- Chronic Disease Management
- Patient Education
- Interprofessional Collaboration
- Preventive Healthcare
- Diagnostic Testing
- Excellent oral communication
- Preparing treatment plans
- Physical assessments
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- HIPAA Guidelines
- Care Coordination
- Lab result evaluation
- Treatment Planning
Timeline
Family Nurse Practitioner
Dickson Medical Associates
11.2022 - Current
Family Nurse Practitioner
One Stop Medical
10.2010 - 10.2022
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Maury Regional Medical Center
12.2000 - 10.2010
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Austin Peay State University
No Degree - Wound & Ostomy Care
Emory Medical School
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of North Alabama
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