Kuyanna Thurston
@kuyannathurston
Adult-gerontology nurse practitioner delivering patient-focused care through chronic disease management and telehealth.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I’m an Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner focused on “Physical Assessments/ Lab interpretation and evaluation,” patient consulting and education, and chronic condition management. I bring a strong foundation in regulatory compliance and confidentiality, including “HIPAA & OSHA,” while leading through collaboration and interdisciplinary teamwork.
In my roles across Enhanced Wellness, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, and telehealth settings, I provide synchronous and asynchronous visits, pain management and rehabilitation/internal medicine support, and weight loss management including “E-prescribe GLP1” with titration and follow-up. I manage patients across settings such as “Acute rehab/SNF/Assisted living/ LTC,” prescribe and document with EHR systems (Epic, Tebra, CPOE, Meditech), and coordinate referrals, labs, and imaging interpretation to keep care plans current.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Nurse Practitioner
Enhanced Wellness
Sep 2024 - Present (1 year 10 months)
Provided synchronous nurse practitioner visits focused on weight loss management and chronic condition support. Performed follow-ups and titration for GLP-1 patients with nutrition counseling and e-prescribing.
Nurse Practitioner
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Nov 2023 - Present (2 years 8 months)
Delivered nurse practitioner care for pain management, rehabilitation, and internal medicine. Conducted patient assessments and follow-ups, managed medications and chronic conditions across acute rehab, SNF, assisted living, and long-term care settings.
Telehealth Nurse Practitioner
Life Liquefied
Provided telehealth nurse practitioner care with synchronous visits. Performed IV hydration assessments and supported weight loss management with e-prescribing.
Telehealth Nurse Practitioner
The Care MD
Jul 2023 - Jun 2024 (11 months)
Provided telehealth nurse practitioner care through asynchronous visits. Triaged patients, created treatment plans, e-prescribed medications, documented in the electronic medical record using Tebra, and provided education and referrals as needed.
Internal Medicine Nurse Practitioner
Office of Dale Brent
Jan 2023 - Sep 2023 (8 months)
Collaborated with a physician to assess patients, develop treatment and care plans, and prescribe medications according to guidelines. Managed chronic conditions, ordered and interpreted labs/imaging as needed, and maintained regulatory-compliant EHR documentation with interdisciplinary input.
Nurse Practitioner
Project Health
Sep 2020 - Aug 2023 (2 years 11 months)
Provided nurse practitioner health assessments and diagnostic support. Conducted chronic condition education, medication reconciliation, biometric testing, referrals, and COVID testing/counseling.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
South University
Master of Nursing (Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner), Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
2017 - 2019
Completed a Master of Nursing specialization in Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner.
Galen College of Nursing
Bachelor of Nursing, Nursing
2015 - 2017
Earned a Bachelor of Nursing degree at Galen College of Nursing.
Galen College of Nursing
Associate of Nursing, Nursing
2005 - 2007
Earned an Associate of Nursing degree at Galen College of Nursing.
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Location
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