We are dedicated to providing patients with the tools they need to make informed decisions about their healthcare. Amanda Van Elzen, OB/GYN Nurse Educator, helps guide OB/GYN patients through many of life’s situations. Her years of experience in direct patient care means that our patients can be sure that they are receiving the trusted, expert care that they deserve.

 

Her role is not only unique to our clinic, but it’s also the first role of its kind in the Greater Madison Area. We are excited to bring our patients such a distinctive opportunity. Amanda provides pregnancy, lactation, surgical, and mental health resources and education to our OB/GYN patients. Pregnant patients will meet her during their first, 30-week, and postpartum OB visits, and gynecological surgery patients will meet her for their pre-operative and post-operative appointments. Additionally, for continuity of care, at the 30-week appointment, pregnant patients can expect a meet and greet with the nurses in our Pediatric department. If requested, OB/GYN patients can also schedule with Amanda individually. 

 

Amanda says, “I am so excited to transition into the Education Nurse role from the hospital bedside delivering hundreds of babies the last 8 years. I want my role to facilitate knowledge and confidence in my patients, not only during pregnancy and delivery but throughout the different gynecological stages of life. I am passionate about empowering my patients to advocate for their health; both physical and mental. I am able to team with our incredible providers to assure the person is taken care of, in each and every facet. I have a special interest in inclusiveness and ensuring that each person feels heard, and represented. I strive to support and encourage a diverse population that will feel safe in our space, which aligns with Associated Physicians' values.

 

Prior to delivering babies, where I worked alongside our amazing physicians, I worked at UW as a nurse in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) as well as bartending downtown Madison. When I am not working, I am a mom to two kind and energetic boys, 3 dogs, 1 cat, 1 fish, and we foster dogs for a local rescue as well. I also partner with my wonderful husband to stage his real estate homes, and love to work out, travel, and am a connoisseur of keeping house plants alive."

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Amanda was featured in the March/April 2022 edition of Brava Magazine and discussed "Getting a Handle on Stress" (p. 50).