Charles Ward

Acute Care Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner with experience in critical care, and addictions medicine across outpatient and inpatient settings. Background includes management of high-acuity ICU patients with responsibilities involving ventilator management, invasive procedures, multidisciplinary coordination, admissions, and complex clinical decision-making. Experienced in performing comprehensive assessments, developing evidence-based treatment plans, managing rapidly changing patient conditions in fast-paced healthcare environment.

Additional experience in opioid treatment programs providing medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for opioid use disorder, including methadone induction, stabilization, maintenance management, withdrawal assessment, and regulatory compliance. Strong understanding of controlled substance prescribing, patient safety, overdose risk mitigation, and interdisciplinary behavioral health collaboration.

Brings over 5 years of prior experience in critical care, organized environments, advanced assessment, adaptability, and team collaboration. Committed to continued professional growth, evidence-based practice, and delivering safe efficient, and compassionate care across diverse clinical settings.

Maryland RN & NP license #R244850

American Nurses Association

Maryland Nurses Association

American Association of Critical Care Nurses