Get to know Family Nurse Practitioner, Vita Fontana, who serves patients in Royal Oak, Michigan.
New York City, New York Apr 16, 2021 (Issuewire.com) - Holding expertise in family medicine and oncology, Vita is an advanced practice registered nurse & a certified family nurse practitioner. She works at Cancer Care Associates, PC located in Royal Oak, Michigan.
In previous roles, she served as a mentor to over 12 RNs, a charge nurse to 15 employees per shift, and developed a highly efficient charting process.
After graduating with her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from Michigan State University in 2013, Vita went on to earn her Master of Science in Nursing degree (Family Nurse Practitioner Program) at the same educational venue in 2019.
Attributing her success in helping others and making a difference, she holds a certification in Basic Life Support (BLS - not intended for postnominal use). She also remains an active member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, the largest and only full-service national professional membership organization for NPs of all specialties.
An Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) is a nurse who has obtained at least a master's degree in nursing. APRNs may work across various healthcare settings, including hospitals, ambulatory clinics, or long-term care facilities. They provide medical support and preventative care to patients, along with additional responsibilities of coordinating patient care and using specialized knowledge to manage complex patient conditions. APRNs can diagnose and treat as well as order and interpret tests and prescribe medications.
A Certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-C) holds certification and provides continuing and comprehensive healthcare for the individual and family across all ages, genders, diseases, and body systems. FNPs maintain patient records, perform physical exams, order or perform diagnostic tests, prescribe medications, develop treatment plans, as well as treat acute and chronic illnesses, conditions, and injuries that fall under primary care.
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Through her online profile, https://todaysnurse.org/network/index.php?do=/4147420/info/
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