Ingrid “Inka” Z. Guerzon is a dedicated Family Nurse Practitioner with extensive clinical experience and specialized expertise in pain management and post-anesthesia nursing. She holds a Master of Science in Nursing (FNP) from Samuel Merritt University and a Post-Master’s Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner certificate (PMHNP-BC). Ingrid is committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based care, particularly in pain management and psychiatric mental health.
With over a decade of experience at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, Inka has worked across various departments, including the Inpatient Acute Pain Unit and the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit. She has a strong track record of collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care. Her clinical expertise is supported by certifications in pain management (PMGT-BC) and post-anesthesia care (CPAN), alongside her active pursuit of further specialization in mental health nursing.
Ingrid’s commitment to improving patient outcomes extends beyond direct care; she has contributed to performance improvement initiatives and shared her findings at the hospital’s Nursing Research Conference. Currently, Ingrid is committed to expanding her expertise in psychiatric-mental health through hands-on clinical experience, further enhancing her ability to deliver holistic care to patients facing both physical and mental health challenges.