Jacob Sommers is a family nurse practitioner who applies his extensive experience in critical care and comprehensive internal medicine directly to the thoracic surgery setting. Holding a master of science and advanced certifications in critical care, Jacob is uniquely equipped to manage the complex needs of surgical patients. His background as a hospitalist nocturnist strengthened his ability to coordinate care and manage diverse patient populations, while his time as an ICU nurse and ER nurse gives him a strong foundation in rapidly diagnosing and treating critically ill patients. This experience, including monitoring for conditions such as sepsis or shock, helps support the surgical team in ensuring meticulous, optimal outcomes from admission through post-operative recovery.