The 3 Best Nurses Around The Lake Tahoe Region

Nurses play a vital role across the healthcare system, combining clinical expertise with compassion to support patients through preventive care, treatment and recovery. Their responsibilities often extend beyond direct medical care to include education, advocacy and coordination that help improve long-term health outcomes. The Best of Tahoe highlights nurses whose professional knowledge and commitment contribute to high-quality care in a variety of clinical and wellness settings.

Stephanie Garnin || Revive Well Tahoe

Registered Nurse Stephanie Garnin, BSN, is the founder of Revive Well Tahoe, where she combines clinical nursing experience with her work as a Registered Yoga Teacher and wellness practitioner. She administers customized IV Vitamin Therapy focused on hydration, electrolyte balance, athletic recovery and immune support while overseeing non-invasive services including halotherapy and hot-and-cold contrast therapy. Garnin also manages the practice's Concierge Nursing program, providing transportation and 48-hour post-operative support for patients recovering from plastic and reconstructive surgery.

Rachelle Pakes || Registered Nurse, Barton Memorial

Rachelle Pakes is a practicing Registered Nurse in the Gastrointestinal Laboratory at Barton Memorial Hospital. In addition to her clinical role, she serves as a representative for the nursing staff within the Barton Health network and participates in professional nursing advocacy through National Nurses United.

Tamara Burns || Barton Urgent Care

Barton Urgent Care provides walk-in medical care for adults and children with minor illnesses, infections, and acute injuries without requiring an appointment. The facility offers treatment for ski and snowboard injuries, minor surgical procedures, wound care, laboratory testing, and on-site X-ray services available daily during operating hours. Patients can also use the On My Way online check-in system, while Barton Occupational Health at the same location provides DOT drug screenings, physicals, hearing screenings, spirometry, and vaccination services.

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