Nursing in the Clinics

When you come for an office visit with your doctor, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner, you will very likely meet a clinic nurse. The clinic nurses are involved in a wide variety of important functions from performing allergy testing to assisting in office procedures such as D&Cs and colonoscopies.

What is a Nurse Practitioner (NP)?

NPs are advanced practice nurses who provide high-quality health care services similar to those of a doctor. NPs have graduate education and clinical training beyond their registered nurse preparation. Most have master's degrees and many have doctorates.

NPs diagnose and treat a range of health problems. They order laboratory and other diagnostic tests and prescribe medications. They provide health care education, counseling, and supportive care to individuals and families.

Some of Our Clinic Nurses

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Patricia Rosales, Home Care Nurse II, Continuity of Care	Beth Delconte, Licensed Vocational Nurse, Orthopedics
Ana Lopez, Licensed Vocational Nurse IV, Pediatrics	Paula Bruno, Staff Nurse II, Gastroenterology
Linda Nickens, Staff Nurse III/Diabetes Case Manager, Pediatrics	Connie Smeds, Staff Nurse III, Gastroenterology
Nancy O'Brien, Registered Nurse, Dermatology	Theresa Shanks, Staff Nurse II, Allergy
Mercedes Escandon, Sr.Licensed Vocational Nurse, Foot & Ankle Surgery	Janette Johnson, Registered Nurse, Radiation Oncology
Mary Taylor, Licensed Vocational Nurse IV, Pediatrics	Inez , Staff Nurse II, Family Medicine Services
Not Pictured Mary Matthews, Licensed Voc Nurse IV Cert, Pediatrics Laurie Peterson, Sr Licensed Vocational Nurse, Family Medicine Services Desire Hart, Staff Nurse II, Family Medicine Services Raquel Rodriguez-Orozco, Licensed Voc Nurse IV Cert Sr, Family Medicine Services Scott Harris, Licensed Vocational Nurse IV, Pediatrics Lynda Dunckley, Short Hour Nurse, Pediatrics Masto Somlith, Staff Nurse II, Family Medicine Services Gloria Dougherty, Staff Nurse IV, Dermatology Diana Tacla, Staff Nurse II, Family Medicine Services Jaime Estrela, Licensed Vocational Nurse, Gastroenterology Carol Chisler, Licensed Vocational Nurse, Dermatology