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Ajunna Volious, MSN, APRN, FNP-C

Murfreesboro

Summary

Dedicated nursing professional with extensive experience delivering exemplary care to diverse patient populations across the lifespan, including critical care, medical/surgical, primary care, and urgent care settings. As a newly graduated family nurse practitioner, committed to fostering growth through high-quality, individualized patient care while effectively applying acquired skills and knowledge in a new role. Known for a compassionate approach and meticulous attention to detail, with a focus on empowering patients through comprehensive assessment, accurate diagnosis, and collaborative management of health conditions. Strives to achieve optimal health outcomes for every patient encounter by prioritizing excellence in care delivery.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Family Nurse Practitioner Student

Highland Family Medicine
08.2024 - 04.2025

255 hours

  • Reduced patient anxiety through effective communication and active listening.
  • Consistently received positive feedback from patients and families for providing exceptional care, compassion, and professionalism during their healthcare experiences.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in utilizing electronic health records systems for accurate data entry and timely information retrieval while protecting patient privacy and following proper protocols.
  • Collaborated with preceptor and interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients across the lifespan following extensive patient assessment.
  • Managed complex cases involving multiple comorbidities, coordinating care among various specialists to ensure comprehensive treatment plans using evidenced based practice; managed patient illnesses such as diabetes, hypothyroidism, dyslipidemia, testosterone deficiency, obesity/weight loss medications, chronic pain, anxiety, depression, and various others.
  • Implemented preventive care strategies through routine screenings and vaccinations, reducing the incidence of chronic illnesses among patients served.
  • Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication that facilitated better understanding of medical conditions and treatments.
  • Assisted with joint injections, cryotherapy, PAP smears, vaginal exams, breast exams, and various others.

Family Nurse Practitioner Student

Harpeth Health
10.2024 - 12.2024

45 hours

  • Provided anticipatory guidance to pediatric patients and families concerning areas such as vaccine administration, developmental milestones and nutrition and hygiene practices.
  • Conducted thorough assessments and developed individualized care plans to address specific health needs of pediatric patients.
  • Performed well child assessments as well as evaluation of acute illness.
  • Identified common pediatric and adolescent illnesses to plan and implement interventions and management.
  • Diagnosed and responded to illnesses and physical conditions through prescription of medication, health counseling, and education.
  • Worked collaboratively with preceptor and all members of the healthcare team.
  • Obtained venipuncture and assisted in ordering various diagnostics.



Family Nurse Practitioner Student

Livingston Family Healthcare
05.2024 - 07.2024

120 hours

  • Improved patient outcomes by conducting thorough assessments and developing individualized care plans for patients across the lifespan.
  • Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
  • Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatments accordingly.
  • Utilized evidence-based and holistic approaches to care in family practice settings.
  • Assisted in performing cryotherapy, basic wound care, and observed prescribing of medications.

Family Nurse Practitioner Student

MMC Now Family Walk In Clinic
08.2023 - 12.2023

120 hours

  • Streamlined clinical procedures in a busy acute care setting, thus allowing for more efficient patient flow and diminished wait times.
  • Leveraged strong communication skills to educate patients and families on self-care techniques, improving adherence to treatment plans and promoting overall health.
  • Comprehensively assessed patients across the lifespan and collaborated with other members of the healthcare team to appropriately diagnose via proposed diagnostics as indicated as well as recommend effective treatment plans.
  • Ordered and interpreted various tests such as Flu, COVID, strep, and urinalysis.


Registered Nurse

VA Medical Center
10.2022 - Current
  • Provides thorough patient assessments, attentively monitors patient status, and administers crucial treatments via various routes to critically ill patients in the medical ICU; prepares patients for various diagnostic testing and procedures.
  • Timely communicates and effectively collaborates with various members of the healthcare team to yield optimal patient outcomes; provides compassionate communication with patient’s family members; provides detailed patient education to facilitate positive health outcomes.
  • Precisely documents all aspects of patient care.

Registered Nurse

Saint Thomas Hospital
07.2020 - 10.2022
  • Monitor and assess patients while executing meticulous patient documentation to provide high quality acute care to a diverse population in collaboration with the healthcare team.
  • Performs skills including but not limited to telemetry monitoring, lab specimen collections, EKGs, NIHSS evaluations, and cardiac drips.
  • Serves in a leadership role as charge nurse/clinical supervisor leader with duties including but not limited to providing support to staff, managing challenging situations when necessary, overviewing crash carts/supplies, handling staffing assignments/concerns, engage in patient satisfaction evaluations, and perform central line audits.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Belvedere Commons of Franklin
06.2018 - 07.2020
  • Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information for the geriatric patient population.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Vanderbilt University Medical Center
10.2016 - 08.2019
  • Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, instructions, and follow-up care as indicated.
  • Championed patient care and overall flow of clinic via chart preparation and showcasing of great interpersonal strengths during patient interaction thus creating an efficient and productive environment.
  • Input orders at the request of the provider; administered steroid injections, executed suture/staple removals, and provided wound care via provider’s order while documenting accordingly.
  • Orthopedics

Education

Masters of Science in Nursing - Nursing-Family Nurse Practitioner

Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, Tennessee
05.2025

Associate of Science in Nursing - Nursing

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, Kentucky
12.2019

Diploma of Nursing - Practical Nursing

Tennessee College of Applied Technology
Nashville, TN
08.2016

Bachelors of Science - Health Science Concentration

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN
12.2012

Skills

  • Interprofessional collaboration
  • Preventive healthcare
  • Physical assessments
  • Health promotion/patient education
  • Diagnostic screenings
  • Compassionate
  • Empathetic
  • Highly motivated
  • Chronic disease management

Affiliations

  • Clinical Supervisor Leader/Charge nurse
  • Preceptor
  • Nurse Practice Committee

Certification

  • BLS/ACLS
  • Cardiac Rhythms and interpretation
  • NIHSS
  • Registered Nurse in Tennessee, License number 243776, Expires 8/31/2027
  • APRN, license number 39623, Expires 8/31/2027
  • NPI number 1063397255
  • AANP certified, F07251279

Timeline

Family Nurse Practitioner Student

Harpeth Health
10.2024 - 12.2024

Family Nurse Practitioner Student

Highland Family Medicine
08.2024 - 04.2025

Family Nurse Practitioner Student

Livingston Family Healthcare
05.2024 - 07.2024

Family Nurse Practitioner Student

MMC Now Family Walk In Clinic
08.2023 - 12.2023

Registered Nurse

VA Medical Center
10.2022 - Current

Registered Nurse

Saint Thomas Hospital
07.2020 - 10.2022

Licensed Practical Nurse

Belvedere Commons of Franklin
06.2018 - 07.2020

Licensed Practical Nurse

Vanderbilt University Medical Center
10.2016 - 08.2019

Associate of Science in Nursing - Nursing

Western Kentucky University

Diploma of Nursing - Practical Nursing

Tennessee College of Applied Technology

Bachelors of Science - Health Science Concentration

University of Memphis

Masters of Science in Nursing - Nursing-Family Nurse Practitioner

Tennessee Technological University
Ajunna Volious, MSN, APRN, FNP-C