Frederied Rivera, APRN, FNP-BC
Houston Texas Nurse Practitioner
Frederied Rivera, APRN, FNP-BC, known as “Freddy”, started as an LPN in the emergency department in 2008 and completed his Master of Science in Nursing from Ana G. Mendez University in 2020. He is currently pursuing his Doctor of Nursing Practice from Chamberlain University. Frederied, has received multiple specialized trainings within the aesthetics industry, such as neuromodulator administration, also known as Botox.
Frederied is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP). His clinical background includes Concierge service, Family Medicine with Adults/Pediatrics, Neurology, Critical Care, and Emergency Services, focused on trauma and stroke, in Puerto Rico and Central Florida, for the past 16 years.
Frederied is a native of Puerto Rico who enjoys the outdoors and helping others. He is fluent in English and Spanish, and was awarded a Daisy award due to his dedication and compassionate care to patients and families. His hobbies are traveling, water sports, working out, and spending time with family.
Questions & Answers
What inspired you to become a nurse practitioner?
I was inspired to become a nurse practitioner, driven by a deep sense of purpose, a passion for helping others, and a desire to make a meaningful impact on people's lives.
What is your philosophy on patient care?
I engage in regular self-reflection and quality improvement initiatives, striving to enhance patient care and outcomes. By focusing on holistic, ethical, and evidence-based practices, healthcare providers can build trust, promote healing, and improve the overall patient experience
What brought you to St. Hope?
I believe that at St. Hope I’ll find resources to succeed in providing the ultimate evidence-based practice treatment for infectious diseases, whether through education, research, advocacy, or direct services aligned with the foundation's mission.
