Ashley Wallner

Who Is Ashley Wallner, FNP-C?

Ashley Wallner is a certified Family Nurse Practitioner with over a decade of clinical expertise across neurosurgery, urology, dermatology, and advanced nursing. She brings a rare combination of surgical precision, patient-centered care, and interdisciplinary collaboration to Northwest Wound Specialists. With a deep commitment to healing chronic and complex wounds, Ashley delivers in-home care that prioritizes both clinical excellence and compassionate support for patients and their families.

Her background in acute hospital settings, long-term outpatient care, and advanced procedures allows her to approach wound care with both technical mastery and genuine empathy. She embodies the mission of Northwest Wound Specialists: bringing innovative, accessible, and evidence-based care directly to the patient.

Work Studies

• Master of Science in Nursing – Family Nurse Practitioner
  University of Mary – Bismarck, ND (2013)
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing
  Minot State University – Minot, ND (2007)

Experience

With more than 15 years in healthcare and over a decade as a Nurse Practitioner, Ashley Wallner has cared for patients across some of the most demanding specialties in medicine. She spent 10 years in neurosurgery as both a surgical first assistant and outpatient provider, guiding patients through highly complex operations and long-term recovery. She then expanded her expertise in urology, managing both acute and chronic conditions, and in cosmetic dermatology, where she refined her procedural precision and patient-centered approach.

Her career began in critical care as an ICU nurse, followed by years in same-day surgery and outpatient clinic settings. This breadth of experience means she understands the full spectrum of patient needs, from emergency interventions to long-term healing.

Now, as part of Northwest Wound Specialists, Ashley brings that background into the homes of patients with chronic and complex wounds. Her work reflects not only clinical skill but also a deep commitment to continuity, compassion, and collaboration in every treatment plan.

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Notable Achievements

• 10+ years as a surgical first assistant in neurosurgery, building advanced procedural skill and precision.
• Extensive experience in both inpatient and outpatient care, enabling seamless continuity of treatment.
• Leadership roles in professional nursing organizations, including service as President of the Roughrider Chapter of the AACN.
• Broad procedural expertise ranging from advanced neurosurgical cases to aesthetic medicine.

Key Contributions to the Team

Ashley Wallner brings advanced clinical versatility and a deep sense of compassion to Northwest Wound Specialists. Her surgical background ensures technical excellence, while her broad clinical experience across specialties allows her to provide holistic, patient-focused wound care. Ashley’s leadership, collaborative spirit, and dedication to healing make her an essential part of the team, ensuring that every patient receives the highest standard of personalized, in-home care throughout the Inland Northwest.

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