Jasmine Evans, BSN, RN – Manager

Jasmine Evans is a BSN-prepared registered nurse and manager with over 10 years of healthcare experience serving the New Orleans community. She brings a diverse background in clinical operations, utilization review, and case management, with a particular passion for serving underserved communities. As a solution-focused leader, Jasmine is skilled at coaching nurses and care team…

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Marga deJong, RN

Marga deJong is a dedicated nurse with focuses in primary care, reproductive health, and gender affirming care. Marga earned their Bachelor of Science in Nursing from LSU Health New Orleans. At CrescentCare, Marga focuses on providing comprehensive, patient-centered care with particular emphasis on serving queer and trans community. They strive to create a welcoming, affirming…

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Galina Kinel, RN – Environment of Care

Galina Kinel, RN brings her critical care and procedural nursing background to a vital behind-the-scenes role as CrescentCare’s Environment of Care RN. With her detail-oriented approach and collaborative spirit, Galina ensures that both patients and staff benefit from the safest possible healthcare environment. Drawing from her extensive hospital experience, Galina transitioned to environment of care…

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Wanda DeGruy, MA

Wanda brings compassionate care and diverse expertise to her role as a Medical Assistant in CrescentCare’s Primary Care department. With her Medical Assistant degree and unique background in Microbiology, Wanda combines technical knowledge with genuine empathy to provide exceptional patient care to individuals from all walks of life. Wanda’s scientific foundation extends beyond traditional healthcare…

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Victor Nguyen, LPN

Victor Nguyen is a Licensed Practical Nurse who has been serving patients at CrescentCare for over seven years and brings nearly 12 years of nursing experience to his role. Originally from Vietnam and raised in New Orleans, Victor earned his LPN degree from Delta College in Baton Rouge after also studying at Our Lady of…

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Miguel Alonso, RN – Pediatrics Care Coordinator

Miguel Alonso, RN brings a unique combination of international medical training and deep cultural understanding to his role as Pediatrics Care Coordinator at CrescentCare. With advanced medical degrees in Internal Medicine and General Medicine from Cuba and his recent Associate in Applied Science in Nursing degree, Miguel combines extensive clinical knowledge with compassionate care coordination…

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Eric James, MA

Eric James, affectionately known to his patients as “The Unicorn Nurse,” joined CrescentCare in 2024 as a Medical Assistant, bringing a uniquely empathetic approach to patient care. His practice emphasizes creating welcoming, judgment-free experiences for patients across all cultural and linguistic backgrounds, including English, Spanish, and Vietnamese-speaking communities. Eric specializes in STI and HIV care,…

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Suzy Canipe, MA

Suzy brings six years of experience as a Medical Assistant, with specialized focus in primary care, HIV care, PrEP/PEP, and has a great dedication to sexual health and wellness. Her unique pathway to healthcare began in the tattoo and body modification industry, where she developed valuable skills in infection control, sterile techniques, and patient care—along…

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Margaret Quick, RN

Margaret Quick has worked at CrescentCare as a registered nurse since 2020. This spring, she graduated from the Family Nurse Practitioner program at Frontier Nursing University, earning a Master of Science in Nursing. She is originally from Minnesota and received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing with a minor in gender studies from Marquette University…

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