Tara Garza, CNP

Tara Garza, CNP

Tara Garza, CNP - CMHTara Garza, CNP, joined the Family Health Centers of Community Memorial Hospital in 2014.

Tara works with Dr. Ryan Bleck in the Hicksville Family Health Center, assisting with most aspects of his practice including caring for chronically ill patients, handling routine sick patient visits, and performing women's health exams.

Tara began her nursing career at Parkview as a staff RN  in the telemetry unit and came to CMH in 2006. At CMH she served as the cardiac rehab nurse and worked in med-surg, obstetrics, intensive care, and the emergency department. 

 She is experienced in all aspects of women's health, including annual exams; acute gynecological problems; prenatal care and education; contraceptive counseling;  management of menopause issues; preventative care and education. She also provides primary care for patients of all ages, including diagnosing and treating a wide variety of chronic health conditions, acute illnesses and injuries, routine physicals, and well-child exams.

 

Certification

Certified Family Nurse Practitioner by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners

Education

Undergraduate: Northwest State Community College, Archbold, Ohio (Associate of Science in Nursing); Indiana Wesleyan University, Fort Wayne, Indiana (Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
Masters: Graceland University, Independence, Missouri (Master of Science in Nursing, Primary Care)

Professional Memberships

American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
Coalition of Advanced Practice Nurses of Indiana
Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society

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