Alysha Poss, AGACNP-BC

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

Mrs. Alysha Poss is an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner in Sherwood, AR 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, Alysha Poss, AGACNP-BC 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.

Gerontologist

Mrs. Alysha Poss is a Gerontologist in Sherwood, AR with special training and skill in observing, assessing, then recommending treatments and policies that meet the needs of the elderly. As a Gerontologist, Alysha Poss, AGACNP-BC performs studies on the changes that occur in patients between middle to old age and on the societal, humanity, and economic changes induced by an aging population, and puts this knowledge to use in public programs. Gerontology is the study of the psychological, cognitive, biological, cultural, and social aspects of aging to influence public policy and help patients prepare their futures. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Gerontologists include the intellectual, emotional, social, and physical challenges of aging. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Gerontologists include conducting studies; writing reports; and presenting information to various community, professional, and political organizations.

Cardiologist

Mrs. Alysha Poss is a Cardiologist in Sherwood, AR with special training and skill in addressing cardiovascular disorders. As a Cardiologist, Alysha Poss, AGACNP-BC performs numerous diagnostic tests and minimally-invasive procedures on the circulatory system. Cardiology is the evaluation and treatment of heart diseases and blood vessel conditions. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Cardiologists include hypertension, congestive heart disease, and arrhythmias. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Cardiologists include blood tests, electrocardiograms, echocardiograms, stress tests, nuclear cardiology, cardiac catheterizations, and pacemaker surgery.

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  Member of the American Nurses Credentialing Center