I always knew I wanted a career in pediatrics. I feel honored to care for and help children and their families thrive.
Staff superheroes
It’s a bird. It’s a plane. It’s a window washer! Dressed as a superhero to clean and brighten your day.
Valerie Mateo
RN BSN
Nurse case manager
About me
Valerie Mateo is a pediatric nurse case manager. In addition to supporting and advocating for patients, she works to coordinate care among the specialists they see and services provided by community resources. She also ensures patients have all the supplies and equipment they need at home.
Mateo earned her bachelor's degree in nursing at Samuel Merritt University. Before becoming a nurse case manager, she worked as a pediatric medical-surgical nurse for 15 years.
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