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Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) – Core Functions & Specialties in Primary Care
Doctor of Nursing Practice – Board-Certified in Family Practice (FNP-C)
As a Family Nurse Practitioner, I deliver comprehensive, patient-centered primary care across the lifespan—from pediatrics to geriatrics. My approach integrates preventive medicine, chronic disease management, acute care, and health education, with a focus on evidence-based, holistic treatment.
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🔹 Preventive Health & Wellness Care
• Routine physicals, annual exams, and well-child checks
• Immunizations and vaccine counseling
• Cancer screenings (e.g., Pap smear, mammogram referrals, colonoscopy prep)
• Lifestyle counseling for nutrition, exercise, and smoking cessation
• Health promotion and risk reduction education
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🔹 Chronic Disease Management
• Diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of:
• Hypertension
• Type 1 & Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
• Hyperlipidemia
• Asthma and COPD
• Thyroid disorders
• Arthritis and chronic joint pain
• Obesity and metabolic syndrome
• Coordinated care plans including medication, lab follow-up, and referrals
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🔹 Acute Illness Management
• Evaluation and treatment of common acute conditions, including:
• Upper respiratory infections, bronchitis, pneumonia
• UTIs, skin infections, gastroenteritis
• Musculoskeletal injuries (sprains, strains, back pain)
• Ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests (labs, X-rays, EKGs)
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🔹 Men’s Health
• Prostate health screening (PSA), testicular exams
• Erectile dysfunction evaluation and management
• Testosterone level assessment and referral when appropriate
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🔹 Pediatric & Adolescent Care
• Growth and development assessments
• Immunization administration and tracking
• Sports physicals and school health clearance
• Behavioral screening (ADHD, anxiety, depression)
• Guidance on nutrition, sleep, and screen time
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🔹 Geriatric Primary Care
• Polypharmacy review and management
• Cognitive screening (dementia, Alzheimer’s)
• Fall risk assessments and mobility support
• Advance care planning and goals of care conversations
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🔹 Mental Health Integration in Primary Care
• Screening, diagnosing, and managing:
• Depression, anxiety, grief, and adjustment disorders
• ADHD in adults and children
• Initiating first-line psychiatric medications and referring to specialists when needed
• Coordinating behavioral health support and counseling
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🔹 Diagnostic & Therapeutic Procedures
• Suturing of minor wounds and abscess drainage
• Skin biopsies and lesion removal
• Joint injections (e.g., for arthritis or bursitis)
• Pap smears, breast exams, and STD screenings
• ECG interpretation and spirometry
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🔹 Medication Management
• Prescribing and managing medications across systems:
• Antihypertensives, hypoglycemics, antibiotics, psychotropics, inhalers, contraceptives
• Monitoring side effects, interactions, and adherence
• Adjusting treatment plans based on lab results and patient response
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🔹 Coordination of Specialty Care
• Referring to specialists (cardiology, endocrinology, psychiatry, orthopedics, etc.)
• Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to optimize outcomes
• Ensuring continuity of care and follow-up post-referral or hospitalization
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🔹 Health Education & Coaching
• Empowering patients with chronic illness self-management tools
• Teaching about disease prevention, medication adherence, and healthy behaviors
• Culturally competent education for diverse populations
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