Nurse Practitioner
Darby Valentine is a nurse practitioner at Cardiovascular Institute of the South (CIS) in Lafayette.
Valentine earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from McNeese State University and her Master of Science in Nursing with a concentration in Adult Gerontology Acute Care from the University of South Alabama.
Before joining CIS, Valentine served in various clinical roles across Louisiana, North Carolina, and Florida, including positions in neurosurgery, critical care, and emergency medicine. Most recently, she worked as a nurse practitioner at the Sleep Disorder Center of Louisiana, STEPS Recovery Solutions, and in neurosurgery at Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center and Lake Charles Memorial Hospital. Earlier in her career, she served as a registered nurse in intensive care and emergency departments at facilities including Lafayette General Medical Center, Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center, Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, and North Okaloosa Medical Center.
Valentine is licensed as an Advance Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) and Certified Nurse Practitioner (CNP). She holds additional certifications in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), and Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration.
Valentine is a member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), American Nurses Association (ANA), Louisiana State Nurses Association (LSNA), American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), and the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM).