Theresa Gutierrez is a Nurse Practitioner with extensive experience, currently serving at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs since October 2021 in a term position focused on cardiology. This role involves working with patients to enhance cardiac and vascular health through tailored care plans that integrate lifestyle modifications, supplements, traditional medicine, and diagnostic testing. Additionally, Theresa has provided care as a PRN Nurse Practitioner at Hospice of New Mexico since October 2018 and has previous experience at Lovelace Health System as an NP and Program Coordinator for Lovelace Bariatrics. Earlier roles include providing care at NM Department of Health's Turquoise Lodge Hospital, focusing on medically monitored detoxification, and serving as a Nursing Instructor at Brookline College and Clinical Instructor at Central New Mexico Community College. Theresa holds a Master's Degree as a Family Nurse Practitioner from the University of St. Francis, obtained between 2009 and 2013.