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Sep 4, 2021 39 min

Memorial Day Special

from Cup of Chai with Sam Hosted by Sam Merchant

For more than 10 years, Valerie Rodriguez-Yu, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, has served in nursing positions at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). She is now Associate Director for Patient Care Services/Nurse Executive (ADPCS/NE) at the South Texas Veterans Health Care System, after being in the deputy role for three years. Based in San Antonio, Rodriguez-Yu is a key member of the executive leadership team, serving as senior nurse adviser and consultant, responsible for areas such as Nursing, Social Work, Sterile Processing, Chaplain Services, Recreation Therapy and Nutrition/Food Services for the South Texas system. Ms. Rodriguez-Yu earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio and a master’s degree in nursing from the University of Phoenix. As part of her professional progression, Ms. Rodriguez-Yu gained certification as Nurse Executive-Advanced. Enrolled at Baylor University, Ms. Rodriguez-Yu is pursuing a degree in Doctor of Nursing Practice – Executive Nurse Leadership. She is also a 2016 graduate of VHAs Health Care Leadership Development Program. Ms. Rodriguez-Yu is a member of the American Organization of Nurse Leaders, American Nurses Association, and Texas Nurses Association. She is also an honorary member of SAINA 2021.

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