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APRN

Top Doctor Award 2021

Board-Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Codie Vassar

Provide comprehensive care to adults with mental health disorders and
diagnoses, including depression, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and
PTSD
Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on
mental health assessments
Provided Medications Managment and psychotherapy.
Maintain effective communication with patients, families, and other
healthcare providers to ensure quality care.
Monitor patient progress and adjust treatments accordingly
Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing
practices and protocols.
Educate and counsel patients and families on mental health diagnoses
and treatment options.

PMHNP

Performed clinical assessment, identify emergency sign and
symptoms, and provide patient support.
Assess, diagnose and treat acute and chronic conditions. Provide
holistic care for patients of all ages.
Prescribe medications and other treatments as appropriate.
Maintains accurate, concise and confidential EMR documentation
pertaining to patient care and ensures ongoing communication with
the care team.
Obtains and documents a comprehensive health history, performs a
physical examination on patients, and collaborates with the physician
to provide follow up on diagnosed conditions.
Maintain patient records in accordance with applicable laws and
regulations.

An initial visit with a provider typically includes a medical history review, an assessment of your specific symptoms and concerns, and a treatment plan. 

Diagnosis, management, and treatment of mental health disorders through medication-focused treatments, delivering personalized medication strategies to enhance patients' mental well-being.

An opportunity for potential patients to discuss their concerns or needs with a provider, and an mutual assessment of whether the provider is the right fit for the patient. 

A follow-up visit with a provider involves checking the progress of the patient's treatment plan, assessing any new symptoms or managing side-effects of the treatment plan.  

Prescription Fulfillment enables providers to prescribe medications efficiently, ensuring patients receive the correct treatment promptly.

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