Edda Tortolero, APRN

Physician Biography questionnaireName: Edda TortoleroBirth Place: VenezuelaChildhood dream: to become a doctor because I have a lot of doctors in my family and all of them are cool, smart and able to help people.Medical Education: graduated as MD from Central University of Venezuela (UCV) with pediatric residency (3 years) and Internal Medicine (2 years)Specialty Training in USA: I completed one and a half year as a Family Nurse Practitioner in a special program for Foreign Physicians BSN to MSN at Florida International University.Board Certification: ANCC Certification as a Family Nurse PractitionerFirst job in the United States: American Care INC , Feb 2014Start Date at Community Medical Group: March 13th, 2023Initial Position: Family Nurse Practitioner at Auburndale Medical CenterCurrent Position: Family Nurse PractitionerMedical Achievement: In Venezuela :I was medical supervisor of Pediatric Residence of Maternity Santa Ana. I worked as an emergency doctor in Calisur Clinic. I …had my own Medical Office.In USA: I worked as a Nurse Practitioner supervisor in Dignity Health Medical Group in California and also at Hispanic Clinic in Texas.My great achievement in life I had three great children.Personal quote: ""You must be the change you wish to see in the world""Personal attitude/Work Ethic: positive and proactive attitude. Also having honesty, integrity to provide competent medical service with compassion and respect for human dignity.Current Role and Responsibilities: diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Telemedicine, performing interactive consultation, evaluation, prescribing treatment, and following up with patients.Personal interest: I want to contribute to the Community Group grow and success with an excellent performance.Favorite quote: ""Success is stumbling from failure to failure with no loss of enthusiasm"" Winston ChurchillFavorite hobbies: learning, exercising and dancing