Biography
Edward Hymel, NP-C received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in New Orleans, Louisiana in 2013. He received a Master of Science in Nursing degree from Nicholls State University in Thibodaux, Louisiana in 2018. Edward obtained over four years of experience as a registered nurse working in the surgical intensive care unit and hospital float pool at Ochsner Medical Center while obtaining his graduate degree. He is board certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners and is a member of the Louisiana Association of Nurse Practitioners.
Edward enjoys communicating with patients, getting to know them and individualizing their plans of care based on their preferences and values as well as medical science and evidence-based practices. He is a firm believer in utilizing teamwork among healthcare providers and patients in order to more effectively meet patient goals. Edward has always considered open communication and mutual understanding as some of his most favorite aspects of working in the nursing profession.
Education and Training
Graduate School
Nicholls State University School of Nursing
Certifications
- American Academy of Nurse Practitioners - Nurse Practitioner
Ochsner Patient Verified Reviews
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Good
Wonderful! Dr. Hymel is prompt, professional and takes his time in the appointment to answer my questions and concerns.
Very good visit, he's always caring and concerned
Good experience
Very good experience.
Excellent
Very very good
Very good. Good.
Visit was informative and helpful.
Edward Hymel NP is amazing.
Excellent caregiver.
The care provider was very attentive and even remembered me from last years visit.
I love this NP - he was great and made sure I understood everything we talked about
My concerns fell secondary
Great
Went very well.
I'm quite pleased with Dr. Hymel. He's very pleasant and listens well, as explaining as he goes.