Dana Ashe
Wilmington,NC
Summary
Compassionate Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner with 25 years of comprehensive nursing experience providing primary care, wellness exams and chronic disease management for diverse and challenging populations. Skilled at analyzing patient histories and preliminary test results to build diagnosis. In-depth knowledge of Cure MD and Epic software.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
Nurse Practitioner
Western Carolina Digestive Consultants
- Complete in-depth physical evaluations and gathered patient medical data to complete speedy, successful office visits for patients presenting with GI symptoms and or screening needs
- Made tentative diagnoses and decisions about management and treatment of patients
- Established continuity of care by completing patient management plans and EMR documentation by deadlines.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Cross Country Locums
- Evaluation of patients presenting with acute and chronic medical problems by taking a visual and physical assessment of the patient, examining lab results, and review of vital signs
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans
- Coordinated referrals for specialty services and additional care
- Examined wounds and treated lacerations with bandaging, suturing and topical medications
- Proficient in Incision and drainage of an abcess
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs and non-medical options for treatments and therapy
- Teamed with physicians to provide comprehensive patient care, referrals and high-risk management strategies
- Became proficient with
Physician Extender
Haywood County Department of Health & Human Services
- Complete in-depth physical evaluations and gathered patient medical data to complete speedy, successful office visits for patients in for Family Planning, Prenatal, Adult health, BCCCP, and STD visits
- Made tentative diagnoses and decisions about management and treatment of patients
- Performed procedures such as injections, insertion and removal of LARCs, such as Nexplanon and IUDs
- Established continuity of care by completing patient management plans and EMR documentation by deadlines
- Mastered the use of Cure MD electronic medical record
- Organized the development of an office based opioid treatment (OBOT) clinic
- Successfully used MAT by way of Buprenorphine to help reduce mortality and help control opioid addiction in patients who recently had been in jail, suffered an overdose, or who expressed a desire to get help
- Performed physical exams to medically qualify truck drivers for employment
- Served as a preceptor to many NP students for their women's health rotation.
Physician Extender
Clay County Health Department
- Evaluation of patients presenting to primary care with acute and chronic medical problems by taking a visual and physical assessment of the patient, examining lab results, review of medications, and review of vital signs
- Complete in-depth physical evaluations and gathered patient medical data to complete speedy, successful office visits for patients in for Family Planning, Prenatal, Adult health, BCCCP, and STD visits
- Made tentative diagnoses and decisions about management and treatment of patients
- Performed procedures such as injections, insertion and removal of LARCs, such as Nexplanon and IUDs
- Established continuity of care by completing patient management plans and EMR documentation by deadlines
- Mastered the use of Cure MD electronic medical record.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Cherokee Health Systems
- Evaluation of patients presenting to primary care with acute and chronic medical problems by taking a visual and physical assessment of the patient, examining lab results, review of medications, and review of vital signs
- Complete in-depth physical evaluations and gathered patient medical data to complete speedy, successful office visits
- Formulated diagnoses and decisions about management and treatment of patients
- Referrals made as indicated
- Performed procedures such as knee injections, punch biopsies
- Established continuity of care by completing patient management plans and EMR documentation by deadlines
- Collaborated with physicians to help with management of more advanced medical problems
- Proficient in navigating Nextgen EMR.
FNP
New Hanover County Health Dept.
10.2023 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based care and treatment plans tailored to individual needs.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to concerns.
- Streamlined workflow processes for increased efficiency in providing comprehensive care to patients.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement holistic care approaches for chronic disease management.
- Promoted health maintenance and disease prevention through patient education and counseling on lifestyle modifications.
- Performed comprehensive physical assessments, accurately diagnosing conditions, and determining appropriate interventions.
- Developed strong relationships with local healthcare providers to facilitate seamless coordination of referrals for specialized services.
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- 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.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Assessed and treated STDs in both males and females.
- Prescribed medications or treatments based on patient medical assessments.
Education
Post Masters Certificate PMHNP
ETSU (have Completed Some Courses)
Master of Science - Nursing FNP
East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN05.2015
Associate of Science - Nursing
Southwestern Community College
Sylva, NC12.1995
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC05.2002
Skills
- Chronic disease management
- Patient and family interaction
- Preventive Care
- Preparing treatment plans
- Written communication
- Excellent oral communication
Certification
- AANP, 07/01/2015
- DEA-X Waiver, 01/01/2019
Languages
English
Personal Information
Title: Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
Timeline
FNP
New Hanover County Health Dept.
10.2023 - Current
Nurse Practitioner
Western Carolina Digestive Consultants
Family Nurse Practitioner
Cross Country Locums
Physician Extender
Haywood County Department of Health & Human Services
Physician Extender
Clay County Health Department
Family Nurse Practitioner
Cherokee Health Systems
Post Masters Certificate PMHNP
ETSU (have Completed Some Courses)
Master of Science - Nursing FNP
East Tennessee State University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Southwestern Community College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Carolina University
- AANP, 07/01/2015
- DEA-X Waiver, 01/01/2019
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