Telise Fullington, NP

Adult Health Nurse Practitioner

Dr. Telise Fullington is an Adult Health Nurse Practitioner in Seattle, WA with special training and skill in providing medical care to adults of all ages. As an Adult Health Nurse Practitioner, Telise Fullington, NP 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 University District, Seattle, WA

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Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

Dr. Telise Fullington is an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner in Seattle, WA 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, Telise Fullington, NP 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 University District, Seattle, WA

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Registered Nurse

A registered nurse is a person qualified by graduation from an accredited nursing school (depending upon schooling, a registered nurse may receive either a diploma from a hospital program, an associate degree in nursing (A.D.N.) or a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing (B.S.N.), who is licensed or certified by the state, and is practicing within the scope of that license or certification. R.N.'s assist patient in recovering and maintaining their physical or mental health. They assist physicians during treatments and examinations and administer medications. (2) A provider who is trained and educated in a formal nursing education program at an accredited school of nursing, passes a national certification examination, and is licensed by the state to practice nursing. The individual provides nursing services to patients or clients in areas such as health promotion, disease prevention, acute and chronic care and restoration and maintenance of health across the life span.

Registered Nurses in University District, Seattle, WA

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