Registered Nurse Elaine Paula Yu, RN, BSN who Provides Care for the Los Alamos, New Mexico Area

Get to know Registered Nurse Elaine Paula Yu, who serves patients within CHRISTUS St. Vincent Regional Medical Center.

Elaine graduated from Franklin High School in 2006, wanting to further her education she then attended the University of Texas at El Paso where she graduated with her Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 2011, giving her 8 years of experience in her field. She is also certified as a Registered Nurse. Elaine currently practices at CHRISTUS St. Vincent Regional Medical Center where she holds an expertise in caring for mothers, babies, and Labor & Delivery.

The main role of a registered nurse is to assist physicians in providing treatment to patients suffering from various medical conditions. While their primary responsibilities will involve caring for patients, their specific job duties will vary depending on your employer and specialization. While a majority of registered nurses work at hospitals they are not limited to that setting, they can also work in in clinics, schools, assisted living facilities, homes, schools and more. They must also stay up-to-date with new tools and technology to help provide the best care to patients and families, and the best support to doctors and other healthcare professionals. Registered nurses must possess excellent communication, emotional intelligence, teamwork, problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.

Elaine is bilingual and is fluent in both Spanish and English. She attributes her professional success to her upbringing, and when she is not working she enjoys running and traveling.

Learn More about Elaine Paula Yu:

Her online profile, http://todaysnurse.org/network/index.php?do=/4140987/info/

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