Nursing-Grad-Book-Fall-2020

Specialty Services

Stroke Program Kern Medical is a Joint Commission Certified Primary Stroke Center. With this certification, Kern Medical joins an elite group of health care organizations focused on highly specialized stroke care. Kern Medical provides the most advanced stroke care through well-developed teams of physicians, nurses, technicians and ancillary teams to provide the highest level of care. Our highly trained stroke team is on- hand 24/7, making fast response times and positive outcomes a reality.

Jina Pappas, NP Clinical Director Cardiovascular Services & Stroke Coordinator

Wound Care Wound care RNs work thoughout the hospital and in an outpatient clinic specializing in treating wounds. Nurses and Physicians, send consults for wound identification, wound treatment, and complicated ostomies. Wounds are identified with suggested interventions given to prevent pressure ulcers. Education is given to nurses, physicians, and patients.

Tony Tuazon, RN Wound and Ostomy Nurse

Jose Salvador, NP Wound and Ostomy Nurse

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