Executive Spine & Pain

Born in the city of New York to a poverty-stricken family, Zoraida Arboleda developed a love for reading at a young age. Accustomed to frequent trips to the New York Public Library, she became an avid reader, and during her childhood, at the age of 8, Ms. Arboleda decided to become a health care professional. In fact, she dreamed of attending the New York City College, which was across the street from her residency.

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However, at the age of 11, her family relocated to the island of Puerto Rico, where her parents were originally from. Ms. Arboleda graduated 1st in her class, Magna Cum Laude, from the University of Puerto Rico with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Through the years, Ms. Arboleda continued to pursue her love of learning and became advanced in certifications pertinent to her area of work: ACLS, PALS, and CPAN (certification for Post Anesthesia Care, granted by the American Board of Perianesthesia Nursing) After over 20 years of experience as a PACU

nurse, Ms. Arboleda received a calling to advance her education and graduated from the Family Nurse Practitioner program offered by the

University of the Commonwealth of Virginia.

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Nurse Practitioner Zoraida Arboleda joined Richmond Spine Interventions and Pain Center on December 20, 2021. In close collaboration with Dr. Nazmi, NP Arboleda seeks to provide thorough, comprehensive, compassionate care, based on evidence-based intervention modalities for

the relief of pain. NP Arboleda continues to attend yearly educational conferences sponsored by the ASIPP - American Society of Interventional

Pain Physicians and the AANP - American Association of Nurse Practitioners, to ensure she remains current and up to date. In conjunction with Dr. Nazmi’s expertise, NP Arboleda seeks to provide the highest quality care that follows the standards of integrity, excellence, and honesty.