The Nurse Practitioners and Clinical Nurse Specialists at South Denver Cardiology blend clinical expertise in diagnosing and treating health conditions, emphasizing disease prevention and health management. Our Advanced Practice Nurses have completed a master’s or doctoral degree program, and have years of nursing experience, blending the art of nursing and the science of medicine to deliver comprehensive patient care. To ensure the highest quality of care, APRNs undergo rigorous national certification, periodic peer review, and clinical outcome evaluations and adhere to a code for ethical practices. Ongoing professional development and continued learning are essential to maintaining clinical competency, and our APRNs are encouraged to attend and present at national and local conferences each year.
At South Denver Cardiology, our Advanced Nurse Practitioners work in conjunction with your cardiologist(s) in care teams and specialty clinics. APRNs order, perform and interpret diagnostic tests; diagnose and treat acute and chronic health issues; prescribe medication and treatments; and educate patients, families, friends, and communities on topics of health conditions, medications, and ongoing care. You will see our APRNs in the hospital setting, clinical offices, and specialty clinics working together with our cardiologists, nurses, research coordinators, diagnostic techs, medical assistants, and staff to deliver top-quality, holistic care.
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I attended Clemson University (Go Tigers!) and graduated in 2013 with my BSN. After graduation, I moved to Denver to work in the Cardiothoracic ICU.…
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