Claudia Selena Chacon
Casa Grande,AZ
Summary
Doctor of Nursing Practice–prepared Family Nurse Practitioner with advanced clinical training in the assessment, diagnosis, and management of acute and chronic conditions across diverse populations. Delivers evidence-based, patient-centered care with strong clinical judgment and adaptability in fast-paced settings. Effective collaborator committed to high-quality, preventive care and ongoing professional development.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse – Ambulatory Float Pool
Mayo Clinic
Phoenix & Scottsdale, AZ
12.2021 - Current
- Provide direct patient care across 30+ specialties, including assessments, procedures, and medication administration
- Apply clinical judgment through triage, care coordination, and interdisciplinary collaboration
- Precept and mentor new nursing staff
Registered Nurse – Primary Care
Gila River Health Care
Sacaton, AZ
07.2021 - 12.2021
- Managed high-volume triage and acute care prioritization
- Delivered holistic, evidence-based care across diverse populations
Public Health Nurse
Pinal County Public Health Department
Florence, AZ
02.2019 - 05.2021
- Led immunization programs and communicable disease investigations
- Provided reproductive health services and community-based screenings
- Contributed to quality improvement initiatives to improve population health outcomes
Education
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Family Nurse Practitioner
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ12-2025
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ05-2020
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Central Arizona College
Coolidge, AZ05-2018
Skills
- Clinical Assessment & Direct Patient-Centered Care
- Diagnostic Reasoning & Clinical Judgment
- Acute & Chronic Disease Management
- Preventive Care & Health Promotion
- Care Coordination & Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Patient & Family Education
- Cultural Competence & Health Equity
- EMR: Epic, Cerner, ECW
- Bilingual: English & Spanish (Native)
- Medication and IV administration
Affiliations
Membership Chair – National Association of Hispanic Nurses Phoenix Chapter | 2023 – 2025
- Expanded membership to 350+ members (largest chapter nationally)
- Coordinated mentorship, scholarships, and professional development initiatives
- Received the Emerging Leader award at the National Association of Hispanic Nurses 50th Annual Conference
Certification
- Family Nurse Practitioner – American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
- Registered Nurse – Arizona
- BLS, ACLS
CLINICAL TRAINING (720 HOURS)
Family Medicine – Mayo Clinic Thunderbird Family Medicine
- Performed comprehensive patient assessments with focus on diagnostic reasoning, differential diagnosis, and evidence-based care planning
- Collaborated within a multidisciplinary academic team to manage complex patient cases
Neurology (Inpatient & Outpatient) – Mayo Clinic Scottsdale
- Gained advanced exposure to Parkinson’s disease, tremor disorders, and neurodegenerative conditions across inpatient and outpatient settings
- Performed focused neurological assessments including motor exams and gait analysis
Family Medicine – Sun Life Health (FQHC)
- Comprehensive primary care across the lifespan, including preventive care, chronic disease management, and acute visits
- Provided culturally responsive care in an underserved population
Pediatrics – Ronald Jones Pediatrics
- Conducted well-child exams, developmental screenings, and immunization management
- Provided anticipatory guidance and family-centered care
Urgent Care – NextCare Urgent Care
- Evaluated and managed acute conditions in a high-volume setting
- Performed focused, time-sensitive clinical assessments
Timeline
Registered Nurse – Ambulatory Float Pool
Mayo Clinic
12.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse – Primary Care
Gila River Health Care
07.2021 - 12.2021
Public Health Nurse
Pinal County Public Health Department
02.2019 - 05.2021
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Family Nurse Practitioner
University of Arizona
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Northern Arizona University
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Central Arizona College