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Nurse Practitioner

Faith A. Fuentes

Faith A. Fuentes, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, CNOR, is a certified Family Nurse Practitioner with a clinical background in primary care, perioperative nursing, and the management of acute and chronic medical conditions. She brings 12 years of perioperative nursing experience and strong foundation in caring for medically complex patients. Currently serving as a Lieutenant Commander in the United States Navy Reserve, Faith combines her clinical training with acommitment to evidence-based care, patient education, and coordinated treatment.

  • English, Spanish

Specialty

Nurse Practitioner
Hematology-Oncology

CERTIFICATION

  • American Nurses Credentialing Center – Family Nurse Practitioner
  • Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)

NURSING EDUCATION

  • Postgraduate Nurse Practitioner, Primary Care – Residency
    September 2025 – August 2026
    George E. Wahlen Veterans Affairs Medical Center
    Salt Lake City, UT
  • Doctor of Nursing Practice
    May 2024 – Current
    Florida Southern College
    Lakeland, FL
  • Master of Science in Nursing
    January 2021 – May 2023
    George Mason University
    Fairfax, VA
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing
    August 2011 – August 2012
    George Mason University
    Fairfax, VA

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

  • Nurse Practitioner – Postgraduate Residency, Primary Care
    George E. Wahlen Veterans Affairs Medical Center
  • Perioperative Registered Nurse – Main Operating Room
    Thoracic, Cardiovascular, and Gynecologic Surgical Teams
    Jackson Memorial Hospital / HCA / Virginia Hospital Center
    United States Navy

Hobbies

  • Traveling
  • Scuba diving
  • Reading
  • Spending time with her husband
  • Participating in military funeral honors

Biography

Faith A. Fuentes, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, CNOR, is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with experience in primary care, perioperative nursing, and managing patients with acute and chronic medical conditions.

Faith earned her Master of Science in Nursing and Bachelor of Science in Nursing from George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia. She is currently pursuing her Doctor of Nursing Practice at Florida Southern College in Lakeland, Florida. She is also board-certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner and holds certification as a Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR).

Prior to joining GRMC, Faith completed postgraduate nurse practitioner residency training at George E. Wahlen Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Salt Lake City, Utah, where she provided comprehensive primary care to military veterans with complex medical conditions.

Faith also brings 12 years of perioperative nursing experience across various surgical specialties, including cardiovascular, neurological, orthopedic, thoracic, and trauma surgery. She currently serves as a Lieutenant Commander in the United States Navy Reserve, where her military nursing experience has strengthened her foundation in patient safety, clinical decision-making, and multidisciplinary collaboration.

At GRMC, Faith is committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based care through thorough clinical assessments, individualized treatment planning, patient education, and coordination of care to support positive patient outcomes.

Outside of her professional duties, Faith enjoys traveling, scuba diving, and reading with her husband, John Fuentes, who is originally from Lima, Peru. Married for more than 26 years, the couple shares a love for exploring new places and spending time together. Faith also remains actively involved in honoring fellow service members through her participation in military funeral honors, where she presents the American flag to the families of fallen and deceased
military members as a tribute to their service and sacrifice.