Laura Guardiano, APRN, earned her Bachelor of Science degree from Southern Connecticut State University, a Nursing diploma from Bridgeport Hospital School of Nursing, and a Bachelor of Nursing from the University of Texas at Arlington. She went on to complete her Master’s degree in Nursing at Quinnipiac University. Laura is certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board and graduated as a member of the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing.
Before becoming an APRN, Laura worked as a Registered Nurse for three years on the medical-surgical and telemetry units at Bridgeport Hospital, followed by seven years in the Medical Intensive Care Unit at Yale New Haven Hospital. She also maintains her certification as a Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN).
Laura is passionate about helping people manage and alleviate their pain, with the goal of restoring their quality of life. She collaborates closely with the Interventional Spine and Sports Medicine team, as well as physical and occupational therapists, to ensure her patients receive comprehensive and individualized care. Laura is known for her compassionate approach and dedication to her patient’s well-being, taking the time to listen, educate, and guide them through their recovery journey.
What is a Nurse Practitioner?
Nurse Practitioners (NP) are advanced practice nurses who provide high-quality healthcare services. As clinicians they blend clinical expertise in diagnosing and treating health conditions with an added emphasis on disease prevention and health management. Nurse Practitioners bring a comprehensive perspective to health care. They help patients make healthy lifestyle choices. They are truly your partners in Health. Nurse practitioners have graduate, advanced education and clinical training beyond their registered nurse preparation. Most have master’s degrees and many have doctorates. From treating illness to advising patients on maintaining a healthy lifestyle, Nurse Practitioners provide a full range of services. Patients who see NPs report an extremely high level of satisfaction with the care they receive.
As an integral part of heath care team Nurse Practitioners:
- Order, perform and interpret diagnostic tests such as lab work and X- rays
- Diagnose and treat acute and chronic conditions
- Prescribe medications and perform non surgical procedures
- Strives to incorporate multiple treatment modalities to achieve patient’s overall health care goals and spend time educating and counseling patients.