Richard J. Delavan, FNP
Sherwood, OR 97140
Providence Medical Group-Sherwood FM
16770 Southwest Edy Road, Suite 102/216, Sherwood, OR 97140
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About Richard J. Delavan
An early curiosity to work in the health care system led Richard Delavan, MSN, FNP-BC, into a scribe role, taking notes for doctors and nurse practitioners in a clinic setting. The volunteer-run clinic where he worked provided care to people in the community who were underserved and uninsured, and the opportunity allowed him to meet and serve patients, their families, and get a glimpse of how health may influence the life of a person and the world around them. The experience gave him a different perspective and allowed him to find that his vocation is to help people and their families when they are ill, vulnerable or even in the best of health. His passion is to work with all ages, have continuity with his patients and include the family as a unit in the plan of care. “I thoroughly enjoy encounters with all ages across the lifespan, which made picking a specialty easy – a nurse practitioner in family medicine,” Richard says.
Viewing a person as a whole and caring empathetically are vital components of Richard’s practice. “People come from a variety of backgrounds and situations that may be completely different than my own,” he says. “During each encounter with patients and their families, I want others to know and feel that they are safe, respected and that I’m going to do my best to help them fulfill their goals, while considering their values.” As he spent more time directly caring for patients, Richard heard their stories about how their health prevented or empowered them to do what they wanted and be with the people they care about most. “This motivated me to want to offer more to my patients and impact their health in a variety of ways,” Richard explains. “I enjoy working with people and impacting the health and well-being of others, while doing my part to advance our health care system,” he says. One of the most important roles he can fulfill as a provider is as a teacher, guide and advocate for patients and their families through the complexities and situations that may arise with their health. A person’s health and our health care system can be daunting, and many feel they are alone in the process. “As a nurse practitioner, my role is to be a teammate, listen, care, communicate knowledge, help others learn, optimize health, and provide access to quality care that is evidence based and appropriate for the situation.” For Richard, the opportunity to help empower patients to improve their health to a place where they are able to reach their goals is both a joy and privilege. “Words cannot describe how impactful an experience it is to be part of a team that helps a patient improve from a state in which they are unable to do the things and be with the people that mean most, to where they want to be.” Richard says he constantly strives to consider each person’s body, mind and spirituality as unique and as a framework to set and achieve goals. Further, it is his desire to create and maintain healthy relationships with each unique patient and their family that exemplifies caring, compassion, respect, learning, self-efficacy, shared decision making, and evidence-based practice. Richard also has a passion for learning and considers himself a lifelong learner. In addition, his interests in health are broad, whether it be preventive care, management of chronic conditions (diabetes), or acute conditions such as pneumonia.
Richard earned his master’s degree in family nurse practitioner/ambulatory care from Western University of Health Sciences, College of Graduate Nursing, in Pomona, California. He was treasurer for the American Assembly for Men in Nursing and helped educate parents of students in the Pomona School District.
Born and raised in West Linn, Oregon, Richard grew up with six siblings and two parents that are still close and dear to him. He enjoys hanging out with his wife, family and friends, along with playing disc golf, hiking and skiing. He also listens to a wide variety of podcasts, music, and likes playing video and board games with friends.
Western University of Health Sciences REGISTRAR
2019
- American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), Family Nurse Practitioner
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Dr. Richard Delavan is a "5" Star absolutely Wonderful Doctor!!! He is Caring, Kind and his Smile is genuine. I consider myself quite fortunate to have seen him!
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Richard Delavan is always pleasant and encouraging. His feedback is on target and much appreciated.
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Liked Richard, definitely gave me the help I was looking for and actually listened and completely understood my situation I was in, just wish I had some extra questions to ask before I left.
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Provider was exceptionally well versed on recent patient history
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I'm 72 and Richard Delavan is the best provider I've ever had. He listens & he gives great guidance. I trust his advice because I feel he understands my needs. Also, he has great follow up.
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Whoever the nurse was that checked me in for my visit, she was amazing. Every time I have done an online visit I have asked them not to tell me my weight and please put a note in my chart and no one has ever listened. She added a note in my chart without me having to ask and I felt so heard and listened to. She asked why I didn't want to hear my weight and really listened it made my day thank you to that nurse.
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