SLV Health OB Nurses Earn National Certifications
From left to right:
Andrea Griego,BSN, RN, RNC-OB, C-EFM; Aimee Snowden,RN, C-OBE; Terisa Valdez,BSN, RN, RNC-LRN, C-EFM, C-OBE; Elizabeth Shepherd, BSN, RN, RNC-OB, RNC-MNN, C-EFM, CLC
Four nurses in SLV Health's Obstetrics Department have recently earned new certifications through the National Certification Corporation (NCC), demonstrating their commitment to advancing their knowledge and providing exceptional care for mothers and babies across the San Luis Valley.
National certification is earned by meeting eligibility requirements and successfully completing a rigorous examination focused on a nursing specialty. These credentials recognize advanced expertise and a dedication to ongoing professional development.
The newly certified nurses include:
- Elizabeth Shepherd, BSN, RN, RNC-OB, RNC-MNN, C-EFM, CLC, who earned the Maternal Newborn Nursing (RNC-MNN) certification. She also holds certifications in Inpatient Obstetric Nursing (RNC-OB), Electronic Fetal Monitoring (C-EFM), and is a Certified Lactation Counselor.
- Andrea Griego, BSN, RN, RNC-OB, C-EFM, who earned certification in Electronic Fetal Monitoring (C-EFM). She also holds certification in Inpatient Obstetric Nursing (RNC-OB) and serves as a Neonatal Resuscitation Program Instructor.
- Aimee Snowden, RN, C-OBE, who earned certification in Obstetric Emergencies (C-OBE), her first national certification.
- Terisa Valdez, BSN, RN, RNC-LRN, C-EFM, C-OBE, who earned certification in Obstetric Emergencies (C-OBE). She also holds certifications in Electronic Fetal Monitoring (C-EFM) and Low Risk Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing (RNC-LRN).
NCC credentials are maintained through continuing education and recertification every three years, ensuring certified nurses continue to stay current in their specialty areas.
Congratulations to Elizabeth, Andrea, Aimee, and Terisa on this outstanding professional achievement and their dedication to delivering high-quality care to patients and families in our community.