Family Nurse Practitioner
1000 N. Mesa St.
El Paso, TX
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Sandra Velasco obtained her BSN in Nursing from the University Texas El Paso and Associates Degree from El Paso Community College in 2005. She graduated with honors from Simmons University in Boston Massachusetts in 2019 with her Master’s Science in Nursing. Her first RN position was held in Orthopedics and general medicine. Her career as a nurse included orthopedics, urology, Hospice, medical-surgical, Pre-op, Recovery, wound care, Total joint RN coordinator and Pre-Assessment. A lifelong passion for nursing and her drive led Mrs. Velasco to pursue a lifelong career of becoming a nurse practitioner. While attending graduate school she worked a full-time position at El Paso Specialty Hospital within a busy Orthopedic and Surgical unit. She was promoted to Interim Nurse Manager eventually becoming Nurse Manager on her unit for 4 years. After graduating with her MSN and obtaining her Family Nurse Practitioner certification she transitioned into her role working in Spine and Neck practice. Her experience as a nurse practitioner has included Orthopedics, Family Nurse Practitioner in behavioral health and Pain Management. Her passion for nursing continues to drive her to provide the best possible care for her patients while placing an emphasis on health promotion and patient education. “I feel that the more patients are informed about their health or disease, the better prepared they will be to take an active role in their own health.” She is excited to grow and learn from the amazing physicians and continue her education in pursuing her degree as a Doctor of Nursing Practice -Family Nurse Practitioner.
Certifications:
AANP
BLS
PALS
ACLS
Member:
Texas Pain Society
North American Neuromodulation Society
Neck Pain
Headaches
Cancer Pain
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Back Pain
Osteoarthritis
Peripheral Nerve Stimulation
Diabetic Neuropathy
Location
Border Pain Institute
1000 N. Mesa St.
El Paso, TX, 79902
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NPI Number
1043772361
Provider's Gender
Female
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