Sommer Ayers, MSN, ARNP, FNPBC
*************@*****.*** • 865-***-****
• Knoxville, TN
Nurse Practitioner
Compassionate and patient-centric Advanced Practice Nurse with expertise in primary care, integrative health care, patient centered care, and health promotion. Well-versed in disease prevention, acute and chronic care management, and providing top-notch care. Skilled in conducting thorough assessments and developing personalized treatment plans. Effective communicator, proficient in interpreting diagnostic tests and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams for optimal health outcomes. Dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and ethics in all interactions. Exceptional ability to educate and empower patients to take charge of health and well-being.
Core Competencies
Healthcare Administration
Wound Care
Case Management
Treatment Planning
Patient Care & Advocacy
Regulatory Compliance & HIPPA
Electronic Medical Records
Patient Education
Medical Examination & Health Assessment
Intra-articular Joint Injection Therapy
Trigger Point Injections
Symptom Management
Professional Experience
Flathead Pain & Regenerative Health, Kalispell, MT 2022 – 2023
Owner/Operator
Provided non-pharmaceutical pain relief by employing a holistic method to address nerve issues, chronic and sudden pain disorders, and resolving underlying causes of various chronic health issues like Neuropathy, Fibromyalgia, Gut dysfunction, and RLS.
●Successfully facilitated pain alleviation and enhanced the well-being of over 50% of the patients.
●Utilized regenerative treatments such as PRP and HCTP's to enhance recovery and function for structural ailments like rotator cuff injuries, tendinitis, and pain related to DJD.
●Improved patient experiences by prioritizing well-being, addressing the root causes of illness, and promoting healthy function with individualized care while actively engaging with the community.
Glacier Pain Relief & Neuropathy Center, Kalispell, MT 2020 – 2022
Nurse Practitioner
Collaborated with a Naturopathic Physician to develop and implement personalized care plans for 200 Neuropathic pain patients. Supervised a team of four medical assistants and a receptionist to ensure smooth daily operations.
●Examined nerve dysfunction using skin biopsies to create treatment plans and begin therapeutic interventions utilizing electric cell signaling technology and pharmaceutical grade supplements.
●Enhanced management of pain and neuropathic symptoms.
Summit Medical Group, Oak Ridge, TN 2017 – 2020
Nurse Practitioner
Worked with seven Medical Doctors, six Nurse Practitioners, and clinic staff to deliver holistic primary care to a diverse patient group.
●Provided comprehensive care for acute and chronic illnesses.
Education
Master of Science in Nursing
Lincoln Memorial University, Knoxville, TN
Certification & Licenses
Family Nurse Practitioner Board Certified (FNP-BC) AANP certified as Advanced Practice Nurse - License # 000*******
MT NUR-APRN-LIC-161482
TN NUR- APRN- LIC- 160632 NPI 167******* BLS Current