Ashanti HendleyAshanti HendleyAshanti Hendley, ARNP,
MSN, FNP-C
**** ******** ** ****** ******** PL SW2990 Piedmont PL SW, Vero Beach FLFLFL
Phone: 772-***-**** E-Mail: ***********@***.***
Education
M.S.N Florida Atlantic University, Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing – Boca Raton, FL
Master’s in Science in Family Nurse Practitioner, May 2013
B.S.N Florida A&M University, School of Nursing – Tallahassee, FL
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, December 2005
Licensure
Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner- pending with Fl BON
Registered Nurse Florida Board of Nursing RN9245143
Certifications
AANP
Basic Life Support
Clinical Experience
01/13-05/13 Family Nurse Practitioner Student, Visiting Nurse Association, Vero Beach, Fl
(Primary Care Adult and Pediatrics)
01/13- 05/13 Family Nurse Practitioner Student, Noor M Merchant & Associates, Vero
Beach, Fl (Internal medicine, Hematology/ Oncology)
08/12-12/12 Family Nurse Practitioner Student, PARTNER'S IN WOMEN'S HEALTH, Vero
Beach, Fl (Obstetrics/ Gynecology).
Family Nurse Practitioner Student, Indian River County Health Department,
08/12-12/12
Vero Beach, Fl (Pediatrics).
01/12-04/12 Family Nurse Practitioner Student, Gifford Health Department, Vero Beach, Fl
(Primary Care- Geriatrics, Adults, and children)
09/11-11/11 Family Nurse Practitioner Student, Compassionate Medical Center, Vero
Beach, Fl (Health Assessment Primary Care).
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Professional Experience
07/10- Present Indian River Medical Center, Vero Beach, FL
Utilization Review RN, Per Diem
• Conduct admission and concurrent reviews on assigned group of patients.
• Apply Interqual screening on all admission, direct admission, and transfers for
appropriateness of admission status and level of care to the facility.
• Interact with physicians, medical staff, and registration and insurance companies to
provide clinical information and to resolve non-coverage issues.
11/09- 01/12 Health First, Inc., Melbourne, FL
RN Case Manger/Utilization Review, Per Diem
• Coordinating the care and services for assigned patients in collaboration with the
patient, family, physician, patient care team, and payers.
• Identify and document discharge and treatment plans on admission. Coordinate
complex discharge plans upon discharge.
• Conduct Interqual screening on all admission, direct admission, and transfers for
appropriateness of setting and level of care to the facility. Interact with PBS and
insurance companies to provide clinical information and to resolve non-coverage issues
11/07 – 11/07 Community Home Health, Vero Beach, FL
Patient Care Coordinator/Marketer
• Promote the agency in the marketplace by providing information and education to
professionals, facilities, organizations, and consumers regarding the services provided
as well as the coverage criteria and reimbursement for these services.
• Work with agency staff, physicians, and other professional referral sources to ensure
that patient services are delivered in a safe and effective manner.
• Maintain an in depth knowledge of the community, health care facilities, and referral
sources appropriate for agency services. Coordinate the care of patients with case
managers upon discharge of a hospital or rehabilitation facility. Communicate with
patient and families regarding home healthcare.
4/07 – 11/07 Children’s Medical Services, Fort Pierce, FL
Senior Community Health Nurse/ Case Manager
• Coordinated nursing care to a caseload of children with special needs, ranging from
140-230 children.
• Worked collaboratively with other disciplines in identifying and meeting the physical,
psychological, social, and emotional needs of children with special healthcare needs.
Performed home and school visits for coordination and continuity of patient care, if
needed.
• Referred patients to health agencies as required and maintained timely, thorough and
accurate clinical documentation. Performed clinic functions for assigned clinics and
monthly eligibility assessment interviews.
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• Educated and assist patients and families to cope with crisis situations, such as
surgeries, long term and terminal illnesses.
Indian River Medical Center, Vero Beach, Fl
06/06-05/07
Staff Nurse
• Provided skilled nursing care to assigned group of patients. Formulate care plans for
patients, based on the individual diagnosis.
• administrations, dressing changes, IVs and all other aspect of
Handled medication
nursing care in Med Surg. setting.
• Facilitated admissions, discharges, and transfers; prepared chart notes and other
documentations. Provided education to patients and families regarding healthcare
needs
Professional Affiliations
03/13- present American Academy of Nurse Practitioner
Additional Information
Known as a patient advocate and team player; believe in empowering patients by delivering
health education and nursing care the enhances wellness and quality of life. Additional skills of
expertise are Interqual, EHR, MIDAS, Microsoft office, GroupWise, Intranet, Internet, and
HBOC.