Highly qualified and board certified with empathetic focus on providing holistic quality care while also giving emphasis on integrated care with an interdisciplinary team approach.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Practitioner
Southern Nevada Adult Mental Health Services
09.2019 - Current
Performs comprehensive physical examinations and documents patient histories to gather information and identify health issues for both acute and chronic conditions.
Orders and interprets diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
Develops and implements patient-centered care plans.
Coordinates care with interdisciplinary team to ensure that all therapeutic recommendations are carried out accordingly
Educates patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyles.
Nurse Practitioner
CBH Wellness Clinic
04.2018 - 09.2018
Provided medical services and care to patients with acute and chronic health conditions.
Performed comprehensive physical examinations and noted physical histories to identify health issues.
Formulated patient-centered care according to data gathered during the H&P segment of patient's visit.
Provided care according to the needs of the patient as identified in the patient-centered care plan.
Nurse Practitioner
WestCare Nevada
11.2016 - 02.2018
Provided medical services and care to patients with sub-acute problems of substance use.
Performed comprehensive physical examinations and noted physical histories to identify other health issues.
Formulated patient-centered care according to data gathered during the H&P segment of patient's visit.
Provided care according to the needs of the patient as identified in the patient-centered care plan.
Clinical Nursing Instructor
Kaplan College, Las Vegas, NV
11.2011 - 09.2012
Community Health Nurse II
Community Health Nurse II
Southern Nevada Health District, Las Vegas, NV
06.2006 - 11.2011
Conducted home visits for at-risk patients
Provided necessary support for improved well-being.
Participated in outreach events promoting public health resources and available services to local residents.
Mentored students during clinical rotations
Communicated with physicians and other practitioners patient concerns to obtain orders and intervention protocol.
Participated in immunization clinic activities with administration of vaccinations to help reduce the spread of communicable disease.
Discussed patient-centered information to answer questions for patients and families
Health Care Coordinator II
Department of Health Care Financing and Policy, Las Vegas, NV
09.2005 - 06.2006
Made in-home visits for patients with functional abilities needing assistance from Waiver for Independent Nevadans (WIN) Program
Endorsed number of hours needed to assist patients' with their ADLs based on said assessment as guided by the rules outlined by the department.
Submitted patients needs to Regional Office for approval
Clinical Research Coordinator
Nevada Cancer Institute, Las Vegas, NV
02.2004 - 06.2005
Provided research coordination from recruitment to completion of the study
Assisted in the creation of policy & procedure in the clinical trial office
Education
Master of Science, Adult Nurse Practitioner Program -
South University
Savannah, Georgia
01.2011
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Nevada State College
Henderson, Nevada
01.2005
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Tacoma Community College
Tacoma, Washington
01.1990
Skills
Preventive Care
Treatment plan development
Chronic disease management
Patient Education
Health Promotion
Interprofessional Collaboration
Certification
Basic Life Support Certification / CPR
Licensure from Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)
National Provider Identification Number: 1457624835
Affiliations
Nevada Advanced Practice Nurse Association (NAPNA)
Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing (STTI)
Phi Kappa Chapter Honor Society - South University
Licensure Certifications
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), Nevada, 07/2024