Welcome Angelia Trujillo, WHNP!

Staff

Nov 9

Photo of Angelia Trujillo, a Women's Health Nurse Practitioner — Angelia Trujillo, WHNP

We are expanding our team at Borealis LIFE and offering our patients new services. We are excited to welcome Angelia Trujillo, WHNP (Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner). I’ve worked with Angelia for many years and I’m thrilled she has agreed to join us at Borealis LIFE. I recently asked her a few questions so I could better share with you how her 20 plus year background and skill set will benefit patients and bring something new to Borealis LIFE.

Q&A for Angelia Trujillo

What types of services will you be offering at Borealis LIFE?

Angelia: I partner with my patients to make sure they have the support, education and guidance about their reproductive and sexual health. Working with patients to achieve their best health during transitions in their lives is what makes this work rewarding. Whether it is hormonal transitions for gender-affirming care, first menses, hormone supplementation, or menopause support with a patient-centered focus, all of these things can be life changing. I’m excited about bringing this new focus to Borealis LIFE.

Dr. Lindemann: How would you describe your philosophy as a Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner?

Angelia: Building relationships with people is so important and using that relationship to help people talk about and achieve their sexual health goals is very important to me - whether that is helping them decrease their anxiety with physical exams, or understanding their overall health needs. When people feel heard and safe we can offer them treatment plans that are best suited for them.

Dr. Lindemann: Tell me a little about your background in this field?

Angelia: I have worked with women since the beginning of my nursing career as a hospital nurse, then as a public health nurse and forensic nurse, and now as a nurse practitioner. My mission is to offer a personalized partnership in navigating change – whether it is sex, aging, gender, or reproductive healthcare.

Dr. Lindemann: You also take great pride in offering patients trauma-informed and gender-affirming healthcare.

Angelia: Both of these issues get to the root of why I wanted to be a nurse, to help people heal and find good healthcare on their terms. I believe gender-affirming healthcare providers are essential to the well-being of transgender and non-binary people. I offer a variety of services, including hormone therapy, anticipatory guidance, and mental health support. Transgender and non-binary people often face discrimination and harassment. I seek to create a welcoming and inclusive environment by using gender-inclusive language, respecting people's pronouns, and challenging transphobia.

As a trauma-informed care provider, I know that trauma can manifest in many different ways, both physically and emotionally. It is important to be aware of the signs and symptoms of trauma so that I can identify people who may need additional support. It is essential that patients are provided a safe and supportive environment, where they feel comfortable talking about their experiences and seeking help. It is important to respect their choices and empower them to make decisions about their care. Trauma-informed care is a collaborative process. It is important to involve the person you are caring for in all aspects of their care, from developing a treatment plan to setting goals.