Ashley Verkaik
Mount Dora,Florida
Summary
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse with extensive experience in Functional Medicine, specializing in personalized wellness plans, hormone therapy, exercise and nutrition. Skilled in patient assessment and education, I excel in developing effective care plans and fostering patient engagement, ensuring optimal health outcomes through personalized interventions.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Joanne M Keller Health and Wellness
Mount Dora, Florida
11.2024 - Current
- Conducted client consultations to assess current health status and lifestyle habits and developed personalized goals and plans of care.
- Implemented comprehensive wellness plans focusing on nutrition, micronutrients, exercise, hormone replacement, and stress management.
- Monitored client progress, adjusting wellness plans for optimal effectiveness as required.
- Counseled patients on managing menopausal symptoms through hormone replacement therapy, micronutrients, and lifestyle modifications
- Instructed patients on proper administration of prescribed hormone therapy treatments.
- Evaluated patient progress on hormone therapy, modifying treatment based on outcomes and laboratory results.
- Developed personalized weight loss programs for patient's that included diet and nutrition, exercise, and GLP-1s.
Functional Fitness Coach
Starr Fit & Tilla Fit
Eustis/ Umatilla , FL
06.2019 - Current
- Designed customized training programs for diverse fitness levels and goals.
- Led group classes, fostering a supportive and motivating environment.
- Instructed clients on proper exercise techniques to ensure safety and effectiveness.
- Monitored client progress, adjusting plans based on individual needs and feedback.
- Provided nutritional guidance to enhance overall wellness among participants.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Advent Health Waterman
Tavares, FL
04.2021 - 12.2024
- Provided emergency medicine in acute care setting
- Proficient in assessing and treating acute diseases
- Administered medications and monitored patient reactions in critical care settings.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on treatment options and post-discharge instructions.
- Assistant Nurse Manager and Relief Charge
IV Hydration Nurse
Prime IV Hydration and Wellness
Winter Park, FL
02.2022 - 02.2023
- Provided essential vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and amino acids to patients via intravenous access
- Administered nutrients and medications according to established protocols.
- Managed IV therapy including insertion, maintenance, adjustment of flow rates, discontinuation as needed.
Home Health Nurse
Lake Centre Home Care
Leesburg , FL
01.2019 - 04.2021
- Provided home health care services to the community
- Proficient in assessing the needs of patients in their home and educating patients in health lifestyle modifications.
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Advent Health Waterman
Tavares, FL
07.2017 - 12.2018
- Provided skilled nursing services to the inpatient population
- Proficient in assessing, treating, and managing chronic health conditions
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses in medical surgical unit.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans.
Education
MASTERS IN SCIENCE OF NURSING -
Purdue Global University
12-2024
BACHELORS IN SCIENCE OF NURSING - Nursing
The University of West Florida
Pensacola, FL12.2021
ASSOCIATES IN SCIENCE OF NURSING -
Lake Sumter State College
05.2018
Skills
- Certified functional medicine provider
- Certified Biote hormone practitioner
- Hormone pellet insertion and monitoring
- Interpret labs and biomarkers
- Micronutrient and supplement plans
- Certified exercise/weight lifting coach
- Diet counselor
- IV insertion and therapy
- Evaluate, diagnose and care plan development
- Electronic medical record skills
- Patient assessment and education
Certification
- Biote hormone certified practitioner
- Age Management Medicine Group (AMMG) certified functional practitioner
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
- DEA
- BLS, ACLS, and PALS
- Crossfit Level 1 certified coach
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Joanne M Keller Health and Wellness
11.2024 - Current
IV Hydration Nurse
Prime IV Hydration and Wellness
02.2022 - 02.2023
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Advent Health Waterman
04.2021 - 12.2024
Functional Fitness Coach
Starr Fit & Tilla Fit
06.2019 - Current
Home Health Nurse
Lake Centre Home Care
01.2019 - 04.2021
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Advent Health Waterman
07.2017 - 12.2018
MASTERS IN SCIENCE OF NURSING -
Purdue Global University
BACHELORS IN SCIENCE OF NURSING - Nursing
The University of West Florida
ASSOCIATES IN SCIENCE OF NURSING -
Lake Sumter State College
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