Neonatal Nurse Practitioners in Bakersfield, California

  2. Neonatal Nurse Practitioners
  3. California
  4. Bakersfield
About Neonatal Nurse Practitioners: Neonatal NPs: Neonatal Nurse Practitioners serve as primary caregivers to newborns. NNPs duties include performing essential diagnostic tests, monitoring specialized neonatal equipment, dispensing medications, ensuring proper feeding and basic care. Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNPs) work under the direction of a neonatal fellow or neonatologist. They care for premature and sick newborns in neonatal intensive care units (NICU), delivery rooms, and emergency rooms. They are the link between the doctors and families of the newborns in times of extreme stress. They also provide education and support to patients’ families.

2 Neonatal Nurse Practitioners found in Bakersfield
female nurse

Ms. Kelly Elyse Ballard, NNP

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
1700 Mount Vernon Ave, Bakersfield, CA - 93306
661-326-5098     661-326-2050
female nurse

Krystal N Naus, NNP-BC

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
1700 Mount Vernon Ave, Bakersfield, CA - 93306
661-205-6748    

Other Nurse Practitioners in Bakersfield, CA: Acute Care NP11 Adult Health NP5 Critical Care Medicine NP3 Family NP278 Gerontology NP1 Nurse Practitioner NP177 Obstetrics & Gynecology NP3 Pediatrics, Critical Care NP2 Pediatrics NP9 Primary Care NP16 Psych/Mental Health NP12 Women's Health NP10
Nurse Practitioner (NPs) are also referred as an ARNP (Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner) or APRN (Advanced Practice Registered Nurse). Nurse Practitioners have more authority than registered nurses(RNs) and have similar responsibilities to that of a doctor. They can serve as a primary care or specialty care providers and typically focus their care on a specific population such as families, children, or the elderly. NPs can be specialized in various fields like Cardiology, Emergency, Family practice, Geriatrics, Neonatology, Nephrology, Oncology, Pediatrics, Primary care, Psychiatry, School health, Women's health. NPs provides a broad range of health care services, which includes:
  • Taking the person's history, performing a physical exam, and ordering laboratory tests and procedures.
  • Diagnosing, treating, and managing diseases.
  • Writing prescriptions and coordinating referrals.
  • Providing education on disease prevention and healthy lifestyles.
  • Performing certain procedures, such as a bone marrow biopsy or lumbar puncture.
© NurseOk 2024
Disclaimer
Privacy Policy