About
Overview
Alma Garavalia Suwan is a Family Nurse Practitioner with 554 hours of clinical practice across primary care, pediatrics, OB/GYN, geriatrics, and cardiology settings. She is experienced in providing medical care and consultations to diverse patient populations, managing an average of 30+ patients daily for acute and chronic medical needs. Alma is bilingual in English and Spanish and brings a compassionate, patient-centered approach to every encounter.
Background
Education
Master of Science in Nursing — Family Nurse Practitioner — United States University, Chula Vista, CA | 06/2025
Bachelor of Science in Nursing — National University College, Ponce, Puerto Rico | 06/2018
Associate's Degree, Applied Sciences in Nursing — POPAC Paramedical College, Ponce, Puerto Rico | 05/2017
Certified Medication Aid Certification — Houston Community College, Houston, TX | 09/2005
Career
Experience
Registered Nurse II — Houston Methodist Clear Lake, Nassau Bay, TX | 09/2021 – Present
Staff RN — TIRR Memorial Hermann, Houston, TX | 01/2021 – 09/2021
Staff RN — ICON Home Healthcare, Houston, TX | 09/2020 – 01/2021
Certified Medication Aide — The Pointe Rehabilitation, Webster, TX | 08/2006 – 01/2016
Credentials
Certifications
ACLS Certified | 2025
ANCC Certified — Family Nurse Practitioner | 2025
Affiliations
Professional Associations
American Nursing Association (ANA) | 2018 – Present
Texas Nursing Association | 2018 – Present
Licensure