Gina Parrish

Dynamic Family Nurse Practitioner with a proven track record, adept in diagnostic assessment and treatment planning. Excelled in delivering patient-centered care, significantly enhancing patient outcomes through comprehensive primary care treatments and effective medication coordination. Demonstrates exceptional document management skills, telehealth and a compassionate approach to patient education, ensuring adherence to JCAHO standards. Compassionate Family Nurse Practitioner known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in patient assessment, evidence-based practice, and chronic disease management. Excels in communication, empathy, and critical thinking to deliver exceptional care in fast-paced environments.

• Family Nurse Practitioner, American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, 06/30/25
• Certified Nurse Practitioner MSN/FNP-C, 01/24/29
• Registered Professional Nurse (RN/BSN), 06/30/25
• Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (AAS), 06/30/25
• BLS, American Heart Association, 05/31/25

• American Association of Nurse Practitioners, 2021-01-01, present
• American Nurses Association, 2002-01-01, present

• Covid vaccine clinic, Ascension St. Thomas West Hospital, Nashville, TN
• Melody Makers Nursing Home Ministry, Chattanooga, TN
• HACER food drive ministry, West Palm Beach, FL
• Pre-surgery assessment, Nashville, TN, 09/01/16, present

• Melissa Smith, RN Manager, (919) 617-7357
• Dina Giles, RN Assistant Manager, (615) 294-2909

• RN Preadmission Testing, Ascension St. Thomas West Hospital, Nashville, TN
• Home Health Case Manager RN, Amedysis Home Health, Developed plans for patient-centered care to consist of wound care and wound vac, vital signs, medication management, heart monitoring remotely for CHF patients, lab draw. New admissions and recerts when applicable., Facilitated constant communication between patients, families, and healthcare professionals. Education of patient and family when needed, medical charting onsite., 05/01/14, 06/01/16, Nashville, TN, Susan Dunbar, RN Manager, (731) 514-1183
• Gastroenterology Lab RN, Vanderbilt Hospital, Pre-procedure for GI patients to consist of IV and prep for GI procedures, worked closely with GI physicians during procedures for EGD, colonoscopy, ERCP, banding of varices, removal of polyps, liver biopsy procedures and other GI procedures as directed., During procedures maintaining patient positioning and administering medications for sedation per guidelines, vital signs, post recovery of the patient as well as education pre and post procedures., 01/01/12, 05/01/14, Nashville, TN
• RN, Memorial Hospital, Med/surg/telemetry patient care and education, wound care, IV medications including cardiac medications, vital signs, routine rounding of patients, admissions, discharge planning, working closely with family and physicians for optimum patient care needs., CCU and would float to MICU and SICU when needed. Care required for cardiac related patients, ventilator patient, balloon pump, CRRT, post cardiac procedures such as stenting, pacemakers, cardiac ablations, vascular procedure patients, kyphoplasty recovery., Cardiac short stay to consist of any procedure post heart catheterization, EKG, vital signs, sheath removal. Case manager for ICU, monitoring budgets for ICU patients, rounding with physicians, discharge planning, working closely with social workers and JCAHO for optimal patient care., 06/01/01, 11/01/11, Chattanooga, TN

• Physician Assistant, Deborah Hinkle (PA), Family Care of Middle TN, 250, Participated in holistic care, determined diagnosis, prescribing appropriate treatment to multiple patients of all ages., Established accurate completion of patient charts and forwarded charts to other medical staff as required., Implemented therapeutic procedures such as diagnosing patients, EKGs, wound dressings, x-rays, vaccinations, Medicare/sports & pre-employment physicals, pediatric care, prenatal care, and lab work with interpretation and education., Documentation of patient encounters via electronic health record system as directed and appropriate coding for enhanced reimbursement., Registered patients on EPIC, EMR systems to verify insurance eligibility by adhering to HIPAA regulations.
• Family Nurse Practitioner, Shannon Heard (FNP), First Choice Health of Pulaski TN, 250, Implemented evidence-based comprehensive care to patients of all ages with enhanced treatments and diagnosis per appropriate guidelines., Developed patient-centered goals for optimal health and healing, ensured accurate billing and charting as required by the medical facility, federal and state guidelines for each patient encounter., Collaborated with preceptor to perform 75% of pediatric care hours, physicals of all types, family planning, pre/postnatal care, x-ray with interpretation, prescription management, therapeutic procedures with appropriate referrals as necessary, EKG, wound care, vaccinations, patient teaching, and education., Documentation of patient encounters via EMR, Athena, and word documentation.
• Family Nurse Practitioner, Steven Hagan (FNP), First Choice Health of Pulaski, TN, 125, Appropriate research-validated care to patients of all ages with optimized treatment goals and diagnosis for multiple patients served., Accurate and timely completion of patient charts and forwarded charts to appropriate medical staff as necessary., Established appropriate treatment and medication prescribing with diagnosis, wound care, x-rays with interpretation, essential diagnostic skills with lab interpretation, blood draw and other necessary lab work, referrals when appropriate, comprehensive care to patients of all ages and race, physicals of all types, vaccinations, assisted with suturing of wounds, EKGs, and family planning interventions.