Velta Soto, FNP-C

My journey into nursing began with the birth of my first son, whose undiagnosed heart disease changed the course of our lives. From his earliest days, I found myself at his bedside—advocating, learning, and witnessing firsthand the profound impact that skilled, compassionate care can have on a family. Those experiences shaped not only the mother I became, but the nurse I felt called to be.

I entered the nursing profession with a deep sense of purpose, striving to care for every patient as if they were my own family. Over the years, that calling has guided my growth from bedside nurse to earning my bachelor’s degree, then my master’s degree in nursing education, and ultimately completing my training as a Family Nurse Practitioner. Each step has strengthened my commitment to providing thoughtful, patient-centered care.

I am proud to be a nurse. I believe I am fulfilling the work I was meant to do—serving others with empathy, advocating fiercely, and honoring the trust patients place in me every day.