Leah L. Reed, MSN, FNP-BC, CMSRN

Leah L. Reed, a reliable Family Nurse Practitioner

Welcome

I appreciate this opportunity to introduce myself. This website contains information about my education, experience, and services provided as a Family Nurse Practitioner.

Services

As a Family Nurse Practitioner, I am able to provide the following services:

Obtain medical histories and perform physical examinations
Provide immunizations and other preventative care
Diagnose and treat illnesses
Identify, treat, and manage chronic diseases
Order and interpret diagnostic tests
Prescribe medications and other therapies
Provide patient education and counseling
Perform minor procedures
Refer to other health care providers

Work Experience

Family Nurse Practitioner
The Neurology and Sleep Clinic
Sleep Medicine
2012- current

Registered Nurse
Alpha Nursing Agency & Priority Medical Staffing
Medical-Surgical, Telemetry, Hospice and Home Health areas
2009-2011

Registered Nurse
Overton Brooks VA Medical Center
Medical-Surgical, Telemetry, Step-down, and Oncology units
2007-2009

Education and Clinical Experience

I received my master's degree in Nursing as a Family Nurse Practitioner May 2012 and am currently specializing in Sleep Medicine. I received my bachelor's degree in Nursing from Northwestern State University in Louisiana. I completed graduate training at Overton Brooks VA Medical Center, and the Willis Knighton Health System in Shreveport, Louisiana. My graduate training included pediatrics, primary care, geriatrics, urology, hepatology, gastroenterology, vascular and thoracic surgery, general surgery, home health, obstetrics, gynecology, extended care, and counseling. In addition to my graduate training, I received undergraduate training in pediatrics, internal medicine, and intensive care.

Honors and Certifications

Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society - Beta Chi Chapter

Phi Kappa Phi International Honor Society - NSU Chapter