Candice Gaitanis, MSN, APRN, CFNP, FMP-C
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Certified Nurse Practitioner / Functional Medicine Practitioner
PROFILE
Patient-focused professional committed to practicing an Allopathic and Preventative Medicine approach to care, backed
by evidence-based guidelines and clinical expertise
Assessment, diagnostic, therapy/treatment skills, to enhance care and patient education with focus in Geriatric population
Possesses dynamic communication and interpersonal relation skills instrumental to productively interfacing with patients,
including multidisciplinary medical/healthcare professionals and staff
Effectively prioritizes, coordinates and manages practice/department operations to maximize productivity and efficiency
Optimizes use of resources and controls costs, while maintaining high standards of care
High incentive and initiative to participate in learning new skills while attending workshops and seminars, related to expertise
CREDENTIALS
Certified Family Nurse Practitioner (CFNP), State of Arizona January 2013 – January 2023
Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner (CFMP), State of South Carolina September 2016 – Present
Registered Nurse (RN), State of Arizona Expires April 2021
BLS for Healthcare Providers Certification 2020
Regenerative Medicine Certification/Microneedling /PRP/Ultrasound Certification 2019 Bio-identical Hormone Certification 2019
Trigger Point/Joint Injection Certification 2014
EDUCATION
Functional Medicine University, Greer, SC
Integrative / Preventative Medicine 2016
University of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ
Master’s in Nursing (MSN) / Certified Family Practitioner (CFNP) 2012
University of North Georgia, Gainesville, GA
Bachelor of Science in Nursing 2007
EXPERIENCE
Everest Medical Group, Mesa, AZ
Nurse Practitioner / Functional Medicine Practitioner 6/2019/present
Adult / Geriatric Medicine / Allopathic / Functional Medicine / Medical Nutrition
Joint Injections /Auto Injury/Anti-Aging/Regenerative Medicine/Stem Cell/Bio-identical HRT
AZ Spine, Disc and Sport, Ahwatukee, AZ
Nurse Practitioner/Functional Medicine Practitioner 7/2018-5/2019
Adult/Geriatric/Family Medicine, Physical/Functional Medicine
Weight Loss/GI Functional Health//Endocrine Imbalance/ Integrative Preventative Medicine
Pain management/ Trigger point/ Joint procedures/Nutritional Therapy
Cornerstone Wellness / Nevy Health, Mesa, AZ
Nurse Practitioner / Functional Medicine Practitioner 2013 – 2018
Adult / Geriatric Family Medicine / Physical / Functional Medicine and Weight Loss / GI /Endocrine
Joint Injections / Medical Nutritional IV Therapy
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
American Academy of Family Physicians American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
American Academy of Anti-Aging (A4M) American College for Advancement in Medicine