Nursing Nurse Practitioner near University Place, WA

Care Philosophy: Christina Martinez, ARNP, CNM, is a certified nurse midwife and advanced registered nurse practitioner who provides dedicated, compassionate care for women that expands the continuum of a woman?s wellness cycle ranging from adolescence though childbearing years and into menopause. Christina delivers care that is both personalized and holistic, taking into account a woman's physical, emotional and spiritual health, as well as her preferences for pregnancy and birth. She is experienced in assisting women through birth in a variety of healthcare settings and her work in a birth center inspired her interest in natural childbirth. Christina provides a structure of evidence-based guidance that respects birth as a natural process while ensuring safety for moms and babies as women and their families create their own personalized birth plans that meet their unique circumstances and desires. Christina finds great honor in supporting families as they grow, in addition to supporting women's health and well being through their reproductive years. Her style of care is welcoming and warm and she thoroughly enjoys taking the time to address all questions and concerns related to each woman?s health concerns while striving to create easy access for appointments and phone communication. Christina is a member of the American College of Nurse Midwives and an Educational Affiliate of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. She is also an active participant in hospital-based committees. In her spare time, Christina enjoys music, yoga, spending time with family and friends and exploring the Pacific Northwest.

Care Philosophy: Rebekah Drahota, ARNP, offers comprehensive, patient-centered primary care for the whole family. Rebekah strives to provide the best holistic care for her patients, whether it be physical, emotional or psychological. Positive and friendly, Rebekah is honored to help her patients on their path to better health.

Biography: Megan Durkin, ARNP is a Nurse Practitioner who practices in Tacoma, WA. Megan Durkin, ARNP is affiliated with St. Joseph Medical Center.

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Care Philosophy: Ashley Jensen, ARNP, is a family nurse practitioner specializing in internal medicine. She is committed to offering patients the knowledge they need to participate fully in their treatment. Ashley has worked as a registered nurse at St. Francis Hospital in Federal Way where her duties included direct patient care, creating individualized care plans, patient education and physical assessment. She also has experience administering physical and gynecological exams; treating minor injuries, infectious diseases and mental health disorders; and working with patients with diabetes and thyroid conditions. In addition, Ashley has served as clinical instructor for new nurses at St. Francis Hospital and is a member of the Puget Sound Nurse Practitioners Association.

Biography: Mary Bates, ARNP is a Nurse Practitioner who practices in Tacoma, WA. Mary Bates, ARNP is affiliated with St. Joseph Medical Center.

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Biography: Mindy Hudson, ARNP, offers quality care for adult neurosurgery patients under the direction of a neurosurgeon. Mindy welcomes the opportunity to positively impact patients and their families through a team approach to care where patient, provider and family all play a vital role in achieving excellent outcomes. Mindy is a member of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. Outside of work, Mindy enjoys watercolor, knitting and quilting, along with cooking.

Care Philosophy: Bridget Hogue, ARNP, provides quality care to meet the needs of breast surgery patients. She holds special medical interest and experience in breast cancer oncology, including caring for patients at high risk for breast cancer, and in breast cancer follow-up and survivorship. Bridget makes a point to treat each patient as an individual, respecting their individual needs and providing compassionate care.

Biography: Rose Laporte, ARNP is a Nurse Practitioner who practices in Tacoma, WA. Rose Laporte, ARNP is affiliated with St. Joseph Medical Center.

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