Aida Yesuf is a compassionate Family Nurse Practitioner with experience in cardiac nursing, family practice, and respiratory therapy. She is known for providing individualized patient care, supporting caregivers, and contributing to safe, effective clinical outcomes through strong teamwork and clinical judgment.
Aida Yesuf, MSN, FNP-C, is a compassionate and highly skilled family nurse practitioner who has been serving as a pulmonary nurse practitioner with Gwinnett Pulmonary & Sleep since 2021 as part of the inpatient care team. She brings over a decade of clinical experience, including more than six years as a registered nurse and seven years as a respiratory therapist, with a strong focus on delivering individualized, high-quality care to patients with complex pulmonary and cardiac conditions. Aida has extensive experience managing critically ill patients, including those requiring advanced therapies such as mechanical ventilation and vasoactive medications. Prior to joining the practice, she held a leadership role as a charge nurse at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, where she also precepted staff and contributed to evidence-based practice initiatives. Aida earned her Master of Science in Nursing from Brenau University and is known for her strong clinical judgment, patient education, and commitment to improving patient outcomes through compassionate, team-based care.
Master of Science: Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
Brenau University – Gainesville, GA
May 2020
Bachelor of Science: Nursing
Brenau University – Gainesville, GA
Apr 2014
Bachelor of Science: Respiratory Therapy
Georgia State University – Atlanta, GA
Cardiac Clinical Nurse IV
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta – Atlanta, GA
May 2013 – Current
Provides direct care to cardiac patients including those with implanted left ventricular devices, chest tubes, pacer wires, and multiple vasoactive intravenous medications. Manages unit workflow as a charge nurse, precepts nurses, provides caregiver education, and supports care coordination for medically fragile children.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Emory at St. Joseph’s Hospital – Atlanta, GA
May 2007 – Jul 2017
Delivered treatment for patients with chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments, analyzing arterial blood gas results, managing mechanical ventilators, and assisting physicians with procedures including bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
