Ashley Boyce is an experienced Family Nurse Practitioner with a strong background in pre-anesthesia assessment, tuberculosis management, and public health. She is known for compassionate care, strong clinical judgment, and effective teamwork in fast-paced settings.

Ashley Boyce, NP-C

Pulmonary

Ashley Boyce, MS, APRN, FNP-C, is a dedicated and compassionate family nurse practitioner who has been a valued member of the inpatient team at Gwinnett Pulmonary & Sleep since 2022. She brings a diverse clinical background with extensive experience in high-acuity settings, including intensive care, emergency medicine, and perioperative care. Ashley specializes in comprehensive patient assessment and management, with a strong focus on safety, efficiency, and delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. Prior to joining the practice, she served in leadership roles in both hospital and public health settings, including managing a tuberculosis program and providing care aligned with CDC and WHO guidelines. Ashley earned her Master of Science in Nursing from Georgia State University and is known for her collaborative approach, strong clinical judgment, and commitment to improving patient outcomes.

Master of Science in Nursing; Family Nurse Practitioner
Georgia State University – Atlanta, GA
Aug 2015 – Dec 2018

Bachelor of Business Administration in Management, HR Management
University of Georgia – Athens, GA
Aug 1999 – Dec 2004

Cobra Training Facility Graduate
Department of Homeland Security

RN Experience
Intensive Care (Med-Surg, Neuro, Cardiac, Transplant), ER, PACU

Family Nurse Practitioner – Pre-Anesthesia Assessment
Northside Hospital Gwinnett – Lawrenceville, GA
May 2020 – Present
Performs preoperative evaluation, perioperative risk assessment, and pre-surgical optimization for patients scheduled for elective surgeries. Leads a busy pre-surgical testing department, evaluates complex and high-risk patients, orders and interprets diagnostic testing, and supports patient-specific perioperative risk reduction strategies.

Public Health Nurse Practitioner
GNR District, Georgia DPH – Lawrenceville, GA
2019 – 2020
Provided medical care to Active TB and LTBI patients with support of a collaborating physician while contributing to district tuberculosis program operations.

Tuberculosis Program Manager, PH RN
GNR District, Georgia DPH – Lawrenceville, GA
2016 – 2020
Oversaw all functions of the District Tuberculosis Program, including program deliverables, budget management, staff leadership, and workflow improvement. Built collaborative relationships with public health partners and improved clinic process efficiency.

Board Certifications

  • Family Nurse Practitioner – AANP Certification

Medical Licensure

  • APRN License, State of Georgia

Additional Certifications

  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
  • Lead, Pre-Surgical Testing Department
  • Tuberculosis Program Oversight and Management
  • Patient Education and Culturally Competent Care
  • Clinical Process Improvement and Workflow Optimization
  • Member – United Advanced Practice Registered Nurses
  • Member – American Association of Nurse Practitioners
  • Total Joint Committee Member – Northside Hospital Gwinnett
  • Volunteer – Mercy Care Street Medicine

Presentations

  • “Contact Investigation Resulting in ‘Real Time’ Epidemiological Link” | National Tuberculosis Controllers Association (May 2018)
  • “Telemedicine in Pediatric Tuberculosis Management” | Consortium of Universities for Global Health (March 2019)

Awards / Honors

  • No specific awards listed in the provided resume