Ashlynn Zerger
Family Nurse Practitioner
Grapevine,TX
Summary
Hardworking Nurse Practitioner with 5 years of experience conducting physical examinations, ordering and interpreting lab testing and prescribing treatments or medications to address diverse conditions and patient populations. Passionate about patient education and promoting sustainable wellness habits to prevent disease and illness. Proven ability to develop and implement care plans that address patients' physical, emotional, and social/economic needs. Dedicated to providing high quality care to each individual and collaborating with other ancillary staff and specialists to best accommodate the needs of the patient. Value patients' and families' trust in the nurse practitioner to provide the care and education needed to live healthy lives and manage chronic conditions.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Nurse Practitioner
Mid-Cities Direct Primary Care
10.2023 - 10.2025
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to diagnose and develop treatment plans.
- Educated patients on disease prevention, healthy lifestyle choices, and medication management.
- Managed chronic diseases through regular follow-up appointments and tailored care plans.
- Utilized evidence-based and holistic approaches to care in family practice settings.
- Educated and guided patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle habits to prevent Type-2 diabetes and other complications.
- Managed weight loss patients by encompassing multifaceted approach that integrated lifestyle and dietary modifications alongside pharmacological interventions when necessary.
- Conducted sports physicals and well child exams and provided anticipatory guidance to parents and patients.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Texas Health Physician Group
04.2020 - 08.2023
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients
- Provided high quality care to pediatric, adult and geriatric populations
- Worked with patients on individualized level educating and providing tools to promote health and wellness and manage chronic conditions
- Responded to patient messages and notified patients of lab/radiology reports in a timely manner
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs and non-medical options for treatments and therapy and included patients in plan of care and decision making
- Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
- Coordinated with physicians, specialists and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
- Provided preventive care such as well-child checks, adult physicals and gynecological examinations.
- Discussed importance of preventative cancer screening and updated immunization status with patients and families
Cardiac Stepdown Nurse
Texas Health Resources
02.2015 - 04.2020
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care
- Care of cardiac patients post heart catheterization including arterial site management and sheath removal
- Management of cardiac drips including-cardene, dobutamine, cardizem, amiodarone etc
- Educating patient and families on various cardiac conditions/diseases and treatment plans
- Charge nurse of cardiac step-down unit
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute cardiac diseases and dealing with chronic conditions
- Deliver compassionate care to patients and their families and work with them to develop individualized plan of care.
Nurse
Cardiac Stepdown, North Hills Hospital
08.2014 - 02.2015
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity
- Explained course of care and medications, including side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment
- Managed cardiac drips
- Managed arterial sites post heart cath procedures
Telemetry Registered Nurse
Hutchinson Regional Medical Center
06.2011 - 08.2014
- Administered heart and blood pressure medication to cardiac patients as prescribed by physicians
- Followed all policies and procedures and hospital regulations to ensure compliance and patient safety
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
- Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Hutchinson Regional Medical Center
10.2007 - 06.2011
- Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices
- Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Education
Master of Science - Family Practice Nurse
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX12.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Newman University
Wichita, KS05.2011
Skills
- Patient and family advocacy
- Compassionate care
- Empowering patients to be part of their health care and decision-making
- Strong work ethic and dependable team member
- Health and wellness education
- Preventative health
- Strong communication skills
- Chronic disease management
- Strong clinical judgement
- Data entry
- Proficient with electronic medical records
Certification
BLS certification
ANA Certified in Family NP (ANCC)
DEA license
Timeline
Family Nurse Practitioner
Mid-Cities Direct Primary Care
10.2023 - 10.2025
Family Nurse Practitioner
Texas Health Physician Group
04.2020 - 08.2023
Cardiac Stepdown Nurse
Texas Health Resources
02.2015 - 04.2020
Nurse
Cardiac Stepdown, North Hills Hospital
08.2014 - 02.2015
Telemetry Registered Nurse
Hutchinson Regional Medical Center
06.2011 - 08.2014
Certified Nursing Assistant
Hutchinson Regional Medical Center
10.2007 - 06.2011
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Newman University
Master of Science - Family Practice Nurse
The University of Texas At Arlington
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