Nellie Skillen, FNP-BC, will be joining PRM’s Los Angeles, CA Center of Excellence in May. Stay tuned.
She is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with a strong foundation in primary care and orthopedic medicine, bringing over a decade of experience as a Registered Nurse in high-acuity settings. She is known for delivering comprehensive, evidence-based care focused on thoughtful diagnosis, personalized treatment planning, and patient education.
Nellie earned her Master of Science in Nursing from Azusa Pacific University and has extensive experience caring for diverse patient populations across all ages and backgrounds. Her clinical expertise includes advanced physical assessment, chronic condition management, and procedural care, with particular strength in musculoskeletal and post-operative patient management.
Prior to becoming a Nurse Practitioner she spent more than 10 years in emergency and surgical care environments where she developed strong clinical judgment, adaptability, and a calm, patient-centered approach in fast-paced settings.
Fluent in both English and Spanish, Nellie is passionate about creating accessible, inclusive care experiences and empowering patients to feel informed, supported, and confident in their health journey.
Education
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), Family Nurse Practitioner
Azusa Pacific University | 2024
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
California State University, Los Angeles | 2015
Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
Rio Hondo College | 2014
Experience
Nurse Practitioner – Orthopedics
Synapse Orthopedic Group, Los Angeles, CA | 2025 – Present
Family Nurse Practitioner – Primary Care
San Miguel Medical Clinic, South Gate, CA | 2025
Pre-Op/PACU Registered Nurse
DISC Surgery Center, Marina Del Rey, CA | 2024 – Present
Pre-Op/PACU Registered Nurse
Surgery Partners Center for Orthopedic Surgery, Van Nuys, CA | 2023 – 2024
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Adventist Health White Memorial, Los Angeles, CA | 2015 – 2024
My approach to treating pelvic pain begins with listening to and validating the patient’s experience. Many people suffering from pelvic pain have spent years feeling dismissed or misunderstood, so creating a compassionate and supportive environment is essential. I believe in individualized, evidence based care that focuses on identifying the root cause of symptoms while improving overall quality of life.
I am passionate about helping people who have struggled for years without answers, validation, relief, or proper treatment. Being able to provide compassionate care, clear direction, and hope to those who have felt unheard and have made minimal to no progress is incredibly meaningful to me. I value PRM’s commitment to changing that experience for our patients.
To me, this mission represents advocacy, compassion, and commitment to changing the standard of care for patients. This means listening more carefully, recognizing symptoms earlier, and improving access to treatment that works. Reducing delays in diagnosis and treatment can greatly improve physical, emotional well being and over all quality of life.
Women with endometriosis often spend years living with pain, uncertainty, and frustration. I am passionate about helping this population because I understand how chronic conditions affect people physically, emotionally and socially. Being able to help improve daily functioning, comfort and overall well being is incredibly meaningful to me, and I value the opportunity to support patients through this journey.
I have experience managing complex and high acuity clinical presentations, including emergency situations, orthopedic conditions, and chronic pain. Many of these overlap with pelvic and musculoskeletal sources of pain. A key highlight of my practice has been my ability to combine strong technical skills with a patient centered approach to care. I have worked closely with patients experiencing chronic, often life altering pain. My approach to treatment has focused on both symptom management and improving overall function, which significantly improves quality of life. Across all of my experience, I have remained committed to evidence based practices, holistic care, and empathetic listening, ensuring patients feel informed, supported, and actively involved in their health care decisions.
Emergency Nurses Association
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They are an amazing and dedicated group of professionals. Whenever I come I feel taken care of and understood. My care here has been the best I’ve received in my dealing with the medical field. It’s been a journey and they were there every step of the way and I thank them so much for it.
I highly recommend them.
The doctors are so amazing. They listen when I felt nobody else has. All of their staff are so genuine & everyone cares about your health. They have many options for treatment. The shots have helped me be able to actually have my life back again
When there seemed to be no answers, this amazing office was able to offer a pathway for further options. Care, compassion and kindness are 3 things that have been difficult to find elesewhere
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