PatriciaVokesFNP-C

Summary

• Qualifications:
  Dedicated Family Nurse Practitioner with more than 7 years of experience in primary and palliative care. Previously enjoying 33 years as an RN with an extensive background encompassing critical care, surgical care, home care /wound care, cardiology and various chronic illnesses.
  
  Core Strengths and Skills
  • Professional and collaborative practitioner who is flexible and adapts easily to new situations.
  • Integrity driven with a solid commitment to quality patient-oriented care throughout the lifespan
  • Outstanding interpersonal skills, developing an excellent rapport with patients, family and staff alike.
  • Consistent reliable assessment skills
  • Ability to make sound judgement, work autonomously and seek appropriate collaboration as needed
  • EMR and thorough documentation skills
  
  Preventive care and education
  Chronic illness management:
  Diabetes
  Hypertension
  COPD/Asthma
  Anxiety/Depression
  Laboratory, imaging and EKG interpretation
  Multiple clinical Skills
  Wound Care
  Palliative Care Skills:
  Thorough and effective symptom assessment
  Advanced pain and symptom management
  Initiating and guiding conversations around advanced care planning,
  Completing medical directives that guide care for patients with life limiting/threatening diseases