Nurse Practitioner
A registered nurse provider with a graduate degree in nursing prepared for advanced practice involving independent and interdependent decision making and direct accountability for clinical judgment across the health care continuum or in a certified specialty. (2) A registered nurse who has completed additional training beyond basic nursing education and who provides primary health care services in accordance with state nurse practice laws or statutes. Tasks performed by nurse practitioners vary with practice requirements mandated by geographic, political, economic, and social factors. Nurse practitioner specialists include, but are not limited to, family nurse practitioners, gerontological nurse practitioners, pediatric nurse practitioners, obstetric-gynecologic nurse practitioners, and school nurse practitioners.
Nurse Practitioners in Cocoa Beach, Cocoa Beach, FL
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners in Cocoa Beach, Cocoa Beach, FL
Obstetrics & Gynecology Nurse Practitioner
Obstetrics Gynecology Nurse Practitioners in Cocoa Beach, Cocoa Beach, FL
Women's Health Nurse Practitioner
Mrs. Leah R. Garton is a Women's Health Nurse Practitioner in Cocoa Beach, FL
with special training and skill in the lifelong care of women, with a strong focus on gynecological and obstetric health.
As a Women's Health Nurse Practitioner, Leah R. Garton, ARNP, FNP performs
prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of women. Women's Health Nurse Practice is
an advanced-practice that specializes in comprehensive primary care services for women of all ages. Significant diseases and conditions treated by
Women's Health Nurse Practitioners include nutritional deficiencies, hormone imbalances, menstrual irregularities, viral infections, injuries, and sexually transmitted diseases.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Women's Health Nurse Practitioners
include wellness check-up, contraceptive care, STD screening and follow up, pregnancy testing, common infection evaluation and treatment, as well as premenopause and postmenopause care.
Womens Health Nurse Practitioners in Cocoa Beach, Cocoa Beach, FL
Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
Gerontology Nurse Practitioners in Cocoa Beach, Cocoa Beach, FL
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Primary Care Nurse Practitioners in Cocoa Beach, Cocoa Beach, FL
Perinatal Nurse Practitioner
Perinatal Nurse Practitioners in Cocoa Beach, Cocoa Beach, FL
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Pediatric Nurse Practitioners in Cocoa Beach, Cocoa Beach, FL
Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
Neonatal Nurse Practitioners in Cocoa Beach, Cocoa Beach, FL
Community Health Nurse Practitioner
Mrs. Leah R. Garton is a Community Health Nurse Practitioner in Cocoa Beach, FL
with special training and skill in testing, monitoring and educating patients of all ages, as well as reforming health care policy.
As a Community Health Nurse Practitioner, Leah R. Garton, ARNP, FNP performs
healthcare in schools, maternity clinics, army bases, and community health clinics. Community Health Nurse Practice is
the preventative healthcare of entire populations. Significant diseases and conditions treated by
Community Health Nurse Practitioners include tuberculosis, injuries, and abuse.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Community Health Nurse Practitioners
include performing pregnancy tests, providing immunizations, assessing data, reforming policies, and educating communities.
Community Health Nurse Practitioners in Cocoa Beach, Cocoa Beach, FL
Critical Care Medicine Nurse Practitioner
Mrs. Leah R. Garton is a Critical Care Medicine Nurse Practitioner in Cocoa Beach, FL
with special training and skill in rapidly assessing a patient's condition and intervening with immediate treatment, constantly monitoring patients with highly unstable physical conditions, as well as providing emotional support to gravely ill patients and their families.
As a Critical Care Medicine Nurse Practitioner, Leah R. Garton, ARNP, FNP performs
basic life support and advanced cardiac life support, as well as mental, emotional, and physical stress support. Critical Care Medicine Nurse Practice is
the care of critically ill or injured patients. Significant diseases and conditions treated by
Critical Care Medicine Nurse Practitioners include trauma, organ failure, accidents, acute illness, or emergency heart surgery recovery.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Critical Care Medicine Nurse Practitioners
include ordering diagnostic tests, monitoring vital signs, treating wounds, administering medication, assisting physicians, and advocating for patients.
Critical Care Medicine Nurse Practitioners in Cocoa Beach, Cocoa Beach, FL
Family Nurse Practitioner
Mrs. Leah R. Garton is a Family Nurse Practitioner in Cocoa Beach, FL
with special training and skill in family-centric general health care.
As a Family Nurse Practitioner, Leah R. Garton, ARNP, FNP performs
preventative, diagnostic and treatment procedures for a variety of acute and chronic diseases, conditions, and injuries. Family Nurse Practice is
an advanced practice registered nurse who works autonomously or in collaboration with other healthcare professionals to deliver family-oriented care. Significant diseases and conditions treated by
Family Nurse Practitioners include cold and flu, infections, high blood pressure, hormone imbalance, hepatitis, diabetes, lacerations or minor trauma, and sexually transmitted diseases.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Family Nurse Practitioners
include medical history analysis, physical exams, diagnostic testing, nutrition and treatment plan development, hormone balancing, immunization delivery, wound suturing and removal, and patient education.
Family Nurse Practitioners in Cocoa Beach, Cocoa Beach, FL
Adult Health Nurse Practitioner
Mrs. Leah R. Garton is an Adult Health Nurse Practitioner in Cocoa Beach, FL
with special training and skill in providing medical care to adults of all ages.
As an Adult Health Nurse Practitioner, Leah R. Garton, ARNP, FNP performs
diagnostic tests, and prevents and treats illnesses and injuries. Adult Nurse Practice is
the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic medical conditions. Significant diseases and conditions treated by
Adult Health Nurse Practitioners include wounds, sprains, fractures, infections, viruses, hypertension, hormone imbalance, thyroid dysfunction, and diabetes.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Adult Health Nurse Practitioners
include ordering diagnostic tests, interpreting lab results and X-rays, prescribing medications, referring patients to specialists, and acting as a primary health care provider.
Adult Health Nurse Practitioners in Cocoa Beach, Cocoa Beach, FL
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Mrs. Leah R. Garton is an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner in Cocoa Beach, FL
with special training and skill in diagnosing and treating a variety of acute but severe illnesses, sometimes over long periods.
As an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Leah R. Garton, ARNP, FNP performs
treatment for critically ill patients. Acute Care Nurse Practice is
practiced in emergency rooms, urgent care centers, intensive care units, surgical units, and nursing homes. Significant diseases and conditions treated by
Acute Care Nurse Practitioners include flu complications, broken bones, concussions, heart attacks, seizures, or shock.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Acute Care Nurse Practitioners
include ordering and performing diagnostic tests, creating treatment plans, applying sutures and splinting broken bones, prescribing medication, monitoring treatments and medical equipment, referring patients to specialists, collaborating with specialists, and discharging patients.
Acute Care Nurse Practitioners in Cocoa Beach, Cocoa Beach, FL
Primary Care Practitioner
Primary Care Doctors in Cocoa Beach, Cocoa Beach, FL
