J. Brandon Bird, MSN, APRN, FNP-C

• Obtained patient medical history and performed physical exams, as well as ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
• Teamed with physicians to provide comprehensive patient care, referrals and management strategies.
• Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
• Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
• Performed in office procedures including, but not limited to, diagnostic nasopharyngolaryngoscopy, cerumen removal, mastoid debridement and control of epistaxis.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.

Completed 120 hours of clinical work in otolaryngology.

Under the preceptorship of Dr. Robert Merritt, MD-BC.

Completed 40 hours of clinical work in primary care.

Under the preceptorship of Carrie Carbone, FNP-C.

Completed 120 hours of clinical work in pediatrics.

Under the preceptorship of Dr. Lorrie Jones, FNP-BC, PNP.

Completed 180 hours of clinical work in primary care.

Under the preceptorship of Carrie Carbone, FNP-C.

Completed 180 hours of clinical work in urgent care/walk-in clinic.

Under the preceptorship of Ashley Penaloza, FNP-C.

• Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit.
• Settle and recover patients returning from cardiothoracic surgeries.
• Assess hemodynamics through the use of Swan-Ganz catheters.
• Safely wean and extubate patients through interpretation of ABG’s and passing weaning parameters.
• Identify altered statuses or abnormal outputs (i.e., Chest tube & urine) in post-operative patients, and report changes or provide interventions within scope of practice.
• Communicate effectively with nursing staff and physicians to provide optimal care to patients.