Meet The Family Nurse Team:

Virtual and Home Health Care Experts

At The Family Nurse, we pride ourselves on having a team of highly qualified professionals who are passionate about healthcare. From online consultations to home health care, we offer a wide range of services to ensure your well-being wherever you are.
Our commitment is to provide exceptional care, combining experience and dedication to make a significant difference in your health and comfort. Meet us and discover how we can take care of you with the excellence you deserve!

Our Team

Sue Gragera

Excellence and Personalized Care in Family Nurse Practitioners

She has over a decade of nursing experience and a passion for family healthcare. With academic training from Lone Star College and the University of Texas, Sue has not only excelled academically, graduating cum laude, but has also achieved certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner in Texas, Colorado, New York, and Florida. Her career is a testament to her dedication and excellence in the field of nursing.

Sue knows that every patient is unique and deserves care that is specifically tailored to their needs and living conditions. This means that, under her leadership, The Family Nurse is dedicated to providing a service that is not only professional and safe, but also warm and personalized, bringing medical care directly to the homes of those who need it most.

For patients and their families, this translates into trusted and accessible medical care. Knowing that Sue and her team are committed to providing the best in home health care brings peace of mind. Her vision and focus on personalized care ensure that each visit is more than just treatment; it is a comprehensive care experience that respects and values the individuality and well-being of each patient. Translated with DeepL.com (free version)

María Lizaura Contreras

Licensed Esthetician | Medical Assistant | Laser Hair Removal Technician (Texas) | Phlebotomy Technician | Electrocardiography (EKG) Technician

María Lizaura Contreras is a Licensed Esthetician currently practicing in Texas, with active licenses in Texas and New York. Her practice focuses on aesthetic skin care, with a safe, personalized approach based on sound clinical judgment.

She has received professional esthetician training in Florida and New York, as well as continuing education in clinical cosmetology, cosmetic chemistry, aesthetic management of alopecia, and skin health through international institutions and dermatological associations, including the Argentine Dermatological Association.

Since January 2021, she has worked nationally in the United States as a Skincare Consultant and Professional Guide with Rodan + Fields. She is a Certified Medical Assistant, Phlebotomy Technician, and Electrocardiography (EKG) Technician, certified by the American Association of Health Technicians, and is certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) by the American Heart Association.

Her experience includes aesthetic technologies such as fractional radiofrequency, IPL, diode laser for hair removal, and ADVATx technology, in addition to ongoing training with dermocosmetic and regenerative science brands such as Mediderma, Mesoestetic, and AnteAGE.

She is an active member of the Associated Skin Care Professionals in the United States. She also has training in Autologous Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Bio-Stimulation, completed in 2017 in Venezuela through the Free Chair of Aesthetic Medicine, which strengthened her foundation in regenerative and biostimulatory therapies, now integrated into her aesthetic practice within the technical framework.

She has prior medical training as a Medical Surgeon, graduating in 2011 from the University of Zulia, with clinical experience in Internal Medicine, Cardiology, and Coronary Care in Venezuela.

He migrated to the United States in 2017, where his professional practice is carried out in the technical field, in accordance with current licenses.

María Valencia

From Intensive Care to Pediatrics

Since beginning her career as a Nursing Assistant in 2012, Maria has shown a commitment to patient care, specializing in critical and fundamental areas of medicine.

With five years dedicated to the Adult Intensive Care Unit, Maria has developed essential skills in the care of patients in critical conditions, allowing her to make contributions to our team when required.

Her training was furthered in 2019 by obtaining a Medical Assistant certificate in Houston, Texas.

Maria’s experience in Family Medicine and Pediatrics over the past five years perfectly complements her background, allowing her to provide care tailored to the needs of each family and their youngest members.

At The Family Nurse, Maria Valencia excels in her ability to provide comprehensive care, from acute care to pediatric and family care, ensuring that each patient receives the best possible treatment at all stages of life.

María Angelica Fracica

Wound Care Specialist

Graduated as a General Nurse from the National University of Colombia in 2009, María Angélica has dedicated more than a decade to provide first level medical care. Her commitment to advanced patient care led her to specialize in Wound and Ostomy Care at Universidad del Valle, Colombia in 2017, reinforcing her dedication with specialized care.

With over 12 years of general nursing experience and over 5 years focusing specifically on wound care, Maria Angelica has been a key figure in advancing patient care practices. Her recent certification in medical assisting in 2022, adds experience to her career.

Her empathetic approach and practice ensures that each patient receives the highest level of attention and personalized care. We are proud to have a professional of her caliber, committed to excellence in healthcare and the well-being of our patients.

Caring For You And Your Family.

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