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Susan Derivas

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner Shreveport, LA U.S. Department Of Veterans Affairs
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Overview
Level
Staff
Function
Healthcare
Tenure
25 years at U.S. Department Of Veterans Affairs
Gender
Female
Connections
18
Position in HealthTal Database
  • 86,546 healthcare professionals in HealthTal hold the Nurse Practitioner specialty. Susan Derivas is one of them.
  • 944 Nurse Practitioners are based in LA (out of 17,046 total healthcare contacts in that state).
  • 13,511 contacts at U.S. Department Of Veterans Affairs are tracked in HealthTal.
  • Typical Nurse Practitioner compensation in LA: $98,000 – $147,000 (median $114,000). Source: BLS OEWS adjusted for state cost of labor.
  • Top employers of Nurse Practitioners in LA: Ochsner Health System (41), Ochsner Health (35), Willis-Knighton Health System (14).
  • 2% of Nurse Practitioners in LA hold a senior title (Director, Manager, Chief, VP, etc.).
  • 78% of Nurse Practitioners in LA have verified education credentials on file.
  • Data refreshed July 2026.

Public records & verifications
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  • Professional LinkedIn profile on file (subscribers only).
  • Data aggregated from public licensure databases, LinkedIn, and verified employer records. Cross-check via the registry link above.
Education
The University of Texas at Arlington
2001
Skills
Nursing Mental Health Psychiatry Tobacco Addictions Primary Care Mental Health Advanced Practice Nursing Telemedicine Cbt Psychopharmacology
About U.S. Department Of Veterans Affairs
Industry
Government
Employees
5000+
Revenue
$100M to <$1B
Website
va.gov
Office Location
810 Vermont Ave Nw, Washington, DC
Professional Overview

Susan Derivas is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, currently affiliated with U.S. Department Of Veterans Affairs, based in Shreveport, LA. As a nurse practitioner, Derivas contributes to patient care, clinical workflows, and healthcare operations in Shreveport, LA. They have been with U.S. Department Of Veterans Affairs for 25 years. Derivas holds academic credentials from The University of Texas at Arlington. Core competencies include Nursing, Mental Health, Psychiatry, Tobacco, Addictions. U.S. Department Of Veterans Affairs operates in the Government sector with a workforce of 5000+ employees. Healthcare organizations seeking to recruit nurse practitioner professionals can use HealthTal to access verified direct email addresses and personal phone numbers sourced from NPI records and professional licensing databases. Direct outreach to nurse practitioner specialists consistently yields higher response rates than passive job board postings, particularly for roles requiring specific clinical credentials or state licensure. The Shreveport, LA healthcare market offers access to a concentrated pool of clinical professionals, making direct outreach particularly effective for organizations building local care teams or expanding service capacity in the region.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Susan Derivas located?
Susan Derivas is based in Shreveport, LA. They are currently affiliated with U.S. Department Of Veterans Affairs.
What is Susan Derivas's specialty?
Susan Derivas specializes in Nurse Practitioner. Their current role is Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.
Where does Susan Derivas currently work?
Susan Derivas currently works at U.S. Department Of Veterans Affairs. They have been there for 25 years.
What is Susan Derivas's educational background?
Susan Derivas attended The University of Texas at Arlington.
How do I contact Susan Derivas for recruiting?
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How do I recruit a Nurse Practitioner?
Recruiting nurse practitioners typically involves reaching out via direct email or phone. HealthTal's database provides verified contact data for nurse practitioners across all 50 states, allowing you to contact candidates directly without going through job boards.
What is the average salary for a Nurse Practitioner in LA?
Nurse Practitioners in LA typically earn $98,000 to $147,000 annually, with a median of $114,000. Figures derive from BLS OEWS data, adjusted for state cost of labor. Senior-titled roles (Director, Manager, Chief) and high-acuity practice settings push the upper end.

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