Naomi Berends, APRN, FNP-BC

I am a Team Care Provider (TCP) and help cover appointments, online messages and calls as an extension of your care team. I work with providers at Allina Health Shoreview Clinic and am able to help when your primary care provider does not have availability. While patients are unable to establish regular care with me, I diagnose, treat and manage various health conditions, order diagnostic tests, prescribe medications and provide patient education and counseling, keeping your provider informed along the way. ​

Practice philosophy: As a family nurse practitioner I am concerned with health promotion including prevention and management of diseases across the lifespan.

What are you passionate about and why? I have a second certification as a nurse-midwife since 1994 and have a passion for women's health. I enjoy caring for mothers and babies.

If you weren't a health care provider, what would you be? A teacher.

Why did you become a provider? When did you know this was the career for you? I wanted to be a nurse since I was young girl after a missionary nurse came to our church and showed her slides.

What is something you have learned from your patients? Make an effective plan of care together for health promotion. I believe in treating the whole person, not just their physical ailments.

What is one of the challenges of this career you enjoy? And why? I enjoy developing long-term relationships with patients. 
Family practice is ideal as I can care for all members of a family, and get to see their babies grow up.

What is your personal health goal? Maintain wellness.

What is the best thing you've done for your health or the best health advice you've received? Best advice - focus on the positive.

What are you most proud of? I have had a wonderful opportunity to travel to Honduras. I got to teach handwashing, dental care, and crochet with children at a school.

What are a few of your personal achievements? Volunteer at a food bank. Met my education goals. Opportunities to travel.