Ashley Varnado, MSN, RN, FNP-C
Clinton
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Superior Home Health
06.2025 - Current
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring compliance with safety standards in patient interactions.
- Led quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient outcomes and satisfaction within home health services.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
Registered Nurse
Pinnacle Home Health
12.2020 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Monitored patients' vital signs, documenting changes and reporting concerns to healthcare team.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care strategies for home health patients.
- Educated patients and families on managing conditions and promoting healthy lifestyles at home.
- Assisted in training new nursing staff on procedures, protocols, and best practices for home health care.
- Evaluated patient progress, adjusting care plans as necessary to meet evolving health needs effectively.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Southern University And A&M College
Baton Rouge, LA12-2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southern University And A&M College
Baton Rouge, LA12-2013
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Wound care
Certification
● Louisiana CNP
● Louisiana State Compact RN License- RN143503
● BLS
Professional Experience
Clinical Experience (Total of 695 hours complete)
Hart Primary Care
- Adult primary care services with a large focus on prevention and treatment along with regular annual treatment to diverse patient care.
Lane OB-GYN
- Prenatal and Postnatal care provided to women of all ages as well as annual well-woman exams, pap smears with HPV testing, breast exams, etc. with main focus on routine and preventitive services.
TKZ pediatrics
- Pediatric primary care services with a large focus on development examinations and treatments.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Superior Home Health
06.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse
Pinnacle Home Health
12.2020 - Current
Master of Science - Nursing
Southern University And A&M College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southern University And A&M College