Gina Nelson

Ascend Wellness Team

Gina Nelson

Medical Assistant

About Gina Nelson

With over 35 years of dedicated experience in healthcare, I have built a diverse and deeply rewarding career centered around a lifelong passion for caregiving. My journey began at 14 years old as a candy striper, spark-igniting a lifelong commitment to helping others. Over the decades, I have steadily expanded my clinical expertise, progressing from a Nurse Aide (NA) to a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)—a role I proudly maintained for 14 years while raising my family.
Driven to become a versatile, well-rounded asset in any clinical setting, I pursued advanced college training to master multiple specialties. Today, I am qualified as a Medical Assistant, Lab Technician, Phlebotomist, and Radiology Technician. This extensive skill set allows me to seamlessly manage almost any role within a clinic, providing comprehensive, high-quality care to patients ranging from ages 1 to 100.
While my technical skills are broad, my true calling lies in mental health. My happiest moments are spent supporting individuals who feel forgotten, ensuring they know someone truly cares. Caregiving is not just my profession; it is my life’s work