Laura Thomas, DNP, APRN, CNP

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A Nurse Practitioner in Cardiology

Laura Thomas, DNP, specializes in cardiology and heart failure.

She offers:

  • Advanced heart failure therapies
  • Cardiac stress testing
  • Pulmonary artery pressure monitoring

Laura treats a variety of heart health issues, including:

  • Cardiovascular diseases
  • Heart failure
  • High blood pressure
  • Hyperlipidemia
  • Pulmonary arterial hypertension

Her services include:

  • Obtaining a patient’s medical history
  • Performing physical exams
  • Ordering and interpreting lab and diagnostic tests
  • Prescribing medications
  • Providing health education and counseling

Speaks: English

Specialties

  • Cardiology

Types of Care

(605) 333-1000

Background Information

Education & Training History

Graduate School:
South Dakota State University, Sioux Falls, SD

Board Certifications:
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners: Family

Experience & Research

Professional Memberships:

  • American Association of Nurse Practitioners
  • Nurse Practitioner Association of South Dakota
  • Midwest Nursing Research Society

Selected Publications:

  • Implementation of a nursing intensity tool on an ambulatory cardiovascular unit

Idea of Care

I provide quality cardiovascular care that is both patient-centered and evidence-based with a focus on health promotion, disease prevention and patient education. I’m committed to serving each patient with exceptional care and compassion.

Personal Interests

Laura is married and has two children. She likes spending time with her family, exercising, spending weekends at the lake, cooking, reading and enjoying a good cup of coffee.

Awards and Distinctions

Daisy Award Nominee (2021)
Sanford Hero of the Month (2021)
Center for Nursing Workforce Leadership Program (2021)
The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi (2019)
Golden Key International Honour Society (2019)
Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing (2018)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support and Basic Life Support Instructor (2018)
Clinical Academic Partner Program (2018)

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