Patricia Detzel
About Patricia Detzel
Patricia Detzel is a Certified Nurse Midwife and Assistant Professor at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee, with over two decades of experience in midwifery.
Certified Nurse Midwife at Vanderbilt University
Patricia Detzel serves as a Certified Nurse Midwife at Vanderbilt University, which is located in Nashville, Tennessee. She has held this position since November 2010, bringing extensive experience and expertise in midwifery to the role. Her responsibilities include providing comprehensive care to women throughout their pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum periods, as well as managing various women’s health issues.
Previous Work at Covington Women's Health Care
Patricia Detzel worked at Covington Women's Health Care as a Certified Nurse Midwife from 2003 to 2010. During her seven-year tenure, she was involved in delivering personalized care to women, managing prenatal and postnatal care, and supporting natural birth processes. Her role emphasized providing patient-centered care and education, which laid a strong foundation for her later work at Vanderbilt University.
Experience at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth
Before her role at Covington Women's Health Care, Patricia Detzel worked at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth as a Certified Nurse Midwife from 1999 to 2003. Over these four years, she contributed to the healthcare services provided to military families, focusing on both routine and complex cases of pregnancy and childbirth. Her time at the Naval Medical Center helped her develop a robust skill set in handling diverse and high-pressure clinical environments.
Assistant Professor at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
In addition to her clinical role, Patricia Detzel is an Assistant Professor at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. Specifically part of the Division of Advanced Practice within the Center for Women's Health, she is involved in educating future healthcare providers. Her academic responsibilities include teaching, mentoring, and contributing to the development of advanced practice curricula, with a focus on enhancing women's health care education.
Over Two Decades of Experience in Midwifery
Patricia Detzel brings over two decades of experience in midwifery to her current and previous roles. Her extensive career includes significant periods at notable institutions like the Naval Medical Center Portsmouth and Covington Women's Health Care, enhancing her expertise in various aspects of women’s health. Her broad experience base enables her to deliver high-quality care and educate the next generation of healthcare professionals.