DeeDee Thorske
Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
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About
Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner with experience spanning primary care, wound care, hyperbaric medicine, cardiology, home health, hormone replacement therapy, peptide therapy, medical weight management, and preventive medicine. Recognized for academic excellence through the University of Mobile Highest GPA Award and Nightingale Award. Experienced in comprehensive patient assessment, evidence-based treatment planning, chronic disease management, laboratory interpretation, and patient education.
Dedicated to providing patient-centered care that promotes long-term health, wellness, and disease prevention. Certified in Botox and dermal filler procedures through the American Medical Education & Training (AMET) program.
Experience
Family Nurse Practitioner - You Again Medical
(2026-01)
Provide comprehensive patient care focused on hormone replacement therapy, peptide therapy, medical weight management, and preventive health services.
- Conduct comprehensive patient evaluations including detailed histories, physical examinations, and laboratory review.
- Initiate and manage testosterone replacement therapy, estrogen replacement therapy, and peptide treatment protocols.
- Manage medical weight-loss programs utilizing GLP-1 receptor agonists and lifestyle interventions.
- Interpret hormone panels, metabolic markers, and preventive screening diagnostics.
- Provide patient education regarding medication management, nutrition, exercise, and health optimization strategies.
- Collaborate with supervising physicians and interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure evidence-based care.
Registered Nurse - Springhill Medical Center Wound Care & Hyperbaric Medicine
(2022-01)
- Provide advanced wound assessment and treatment for acute and chronic wounds.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary treatment plans.
- Assist with hyperbaric oxygen therapy services.
- Educate patients and caregivers regarding wound prevention and management.
Nurse - Saad Healthcare
(2018-01 - 2022-12)
- Performed comprehensive home health assessments.
- Managed complex wound care cases.
- Coordinated care for patients with chronic medical conditions.
- Provided patient and caregiver education.
Nurse - Citrin, Rhiner & Gupta Cardiology
(2016-01 - 2018-12)
- Assisted with cardiac diagnostics and patient evaluation.
- Managed symptom triage and medication education.
- Supported chronic cardiovascular disease management.
Nurse - Infirmary Home Health
(2010-01 - 2016-12)
- Delivered home-based nursing care.
- Monitored chronic disease progression.
- Educated patients regarding medication adherence and disease management.
Family Nurse Practitioner Student - Veterans Affairs Primary Care Clinic
180 Clinical Hours | 201 Patients
- Completed comprehensive adult and geriatric assessments.
- Participated in annual wellness examinations, chronic disease management, and preventive care visits.
- Completed women's health services including Pap smears under supervision.
- Applied ICD-10 and CPT coding principles to support clinical documentation.
- Reviewed diagnostic results and developed evidence-based treatment plans under supervision.
Family Nurse Practitioner Student - Urgent Care 59
360 Clinical Hours | 672 Patients
- Evaluated acute care presentations including respiratory, dermatologic, musculoskeletal, and infectious conditions.
- Performed focused histories and physical examinations with rapid triage and prioritization of care.
- Interpreted laboratory testing, point-of-care diagnostics, and imaging studies.
- Developed differential diagnoses and evidence-based treatment plans under supervision.
Family Nurse Practitioner Student - Springhill Wound Care Specialty Clinic
120 Clinical Hours | 222 Patients
- Completed advanced wound assessments including staging, measurements, and evaluation of healing progress.
- Assisted with wound debridement procedures under supervision.
- Contributed to dressing selection and individualized wound treatment planning.
- Provided patient and caregiver education related to wound prevention, nutrition, and home management.
Education
Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner - University of Mobile
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - University of Mobile
Licensed Practical Nurse Program - Trenholm State Community College
