Family Nurse Practitioner with experience working in developmental and behavioral pediatrics and disabilities throughout the lifespan. Doctoral prepared, Spanish-speaker, dynamic, and passionate about working with children with special health care needs, seeking to be part of a team of practitioners serving in a patient-centered integrative medical home model.
Work History
Volunteer Coordinator
Outdoor HIV Prevention Health Fairs
Yucatan, Mexico
12.2010 - 03.2012
Responsibilities:
Spearheaded outdoor HIV prevention health fair in Izamal, Yucatán, México serving as liaison with local government officials including Director of Health and local Mayor
Performed recruiting, testing, and pre-counseling at monthly HIV events and health fairs
Conducted questionnaires in Spanish and quantified data
Nursing Student Volunteer
Maliheh Free Clinic
Salt Lake City, UT
05.2018 - 01.2020
Responsibilities:
Deliver primary and urgent care to an underserved population of adults including gathering history, performing a physical examination, diagnosing conditions, ordering appropriate diagnostic labs, imaging and medications
Use Spanish-speaking skills to serve the large majority of patients who utilize the clinic's services
Nursing Student Volunteer Leader
Junior Care Fair
Salt Lake City, UT
07.2017 - 07.2019
Responsibilities:
Precept student nurse practitioner students conducting free history and physical exams
Supervise student nurse practitioners at the two-day event
Coordinate with the CARE Fair inter professional team of students, faculty & professionals
Promote the event and recruit DNP student volunteers to help perform history & physicals
Nursing Volunteer
Guardianship Event For Spanish-Speaking Families
Salt Lake City, UT
12.2015 - 06.2018
Responsibilities:
Facilitated student attorneys and assisted Spanish-speaking families of Children with Special Health Care Needs (CSHCN) in the process of applying for legal guardianship
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
Adjunct Nursing Faculty
University Of Utah
Salt Lake City, United States
05.2022 - Current
Nursing faculty for URLEND (Utah Regional Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and related Disabilities). LEND programs are nationwide and are based on the nationally developed goals and objectives from Maternal & Child Health Leadership Competencies, a part of the Health Resources and Services Administration.
Co-lead curriculum committee
Mentor graduate nursing student as trainees
Family Nurse Practitioner
University Of Utah Developmental Assessment Clinic
Salt Lake City, United States
09.2019 - Current
Responsibilities:
Evaluate children referred from primary care for developmental and behavioral concerns
Administer and interpret autism assessments including CARS-2, STAT, and TELE-ASD-PEDS
Administer and interpret cognitive testing utilizing DAYC-2
Medication management for children with ADHD, anxiety, and behavioral and medical issues related to autism
Conduct visits using tele-health technology
Collaborate within a team of practitioners including nurse practitioners, psychologists, developmental pediatricians, care managers, and speech, occupational, and physical therapists
Precept nursing students and pediatric residents
Utilize high level of fluency and proficiency in the Spanish language including medical terminology and cultural humility to communicate effectively with patients and their families
Family Nurse Practitioner
University Of Utah Hospitals And Clinics
Salt Lake City, United States
01.2021 - 05.2022
Responsibilities:
Coordinate with interdisciplinary team of medical and mental health providers to provide comprehensive primary care to people with developmental disabilities across the lifespan
Conduct visits using tele-health technology
Utilize high level of fluency and proficiency in the Spanish language including medical terminology and cultural humility to communicate effectively with patients and their families
Family Nurse Practitioner
Sugarhouse Health Center; University of Utah Department of Pediatrics
Salt Lake City, UT
09.2019 - 12.2020
Responsibilities:
Deliver primary care to a pediatric population including gathering history, performing a physical examination, diagnosing conditions, and ordering appropriate diagnostic labs, imaging and medications
Utilize high level of fluency and proficiency in the Spanish language including medical terminology and cultural humility to communicate effectively with patients and their families
Clinical Registered Nurse
University Of Utah Department Of Pediatrics
Salt Lake City, UT
09.2013 - 08.2019
Responsibilities:
Triaged all pediatric patients including a high volume of children with special health care needs
Carried out all nursing procedures
Served on a development team for chronic care management services for complex patients
Utilized high level of fluency and proficiency in the Spanish language including medical terminology and cultural humility to communicate effectively with patients and their families
Oversaw medical assistants and supported pediatric residents and attending physicians
Teaching Assistant
University of Utah College of Nursing; Salt Lake City, UT
Salt Lake City, UT
05.2018 - 05.2019
Assisted Graduate Level Courses:
Advanced Pediatric Health Promotion & Assessment
Advanced Pharmacology
Advanced Physical Assessment and Health Promotion Across the Lifespan
Graduate Assistant
University of Utah College of Nursing; Salt Lake City, UT
Salt Lake City, UT
09.2017 - 05.2019
Responsibilities:
Enrolled pediatric patients in chronic care management services at the University of Utah South Main Clinic
Created billable encounters in chronic care management services using Epic EMR
Organized weekly staff huddles
Clinical Registered Nurse
Shriner's Hospital
Salt Lake City, UT
09.2017 - 01.2018
Responsibilities:
• Comprehensive care of post-orthopedic patients
• Utilized Spanish-speaking skills to effectively communicate with
families
Clinical Registered Nurse
University Of Utah South Main Clinic
Salt Lake City, UT
09.2013 - 09.2017
Responsibilities:
Triaged all pediatric patients and carried out all nursing procedures
Served on a development team for chronic care management services for complex patients
Member of leadership team overseeing medical assistants and supporting pediatric residents and attending physicians
Utilized high level of fluency and proficiency in the Spanish language including medical terminology and cultural humility to communicate effectively with patients and their families
Preceptor for baccalaureate students in their community health rotation
Member of quality improvement projects including asthma management, toxic stress exposure, ADHD management, trauma-informed care and antibiotic stewardship
Owner/Operator
Macan Ché Bed And Breakfast
09.2005 - 09.2013
Responsibilities:
Supervised all administrative aspects of 15-room property
Managed a team of 11 Spanish-speaking staff
Delivered quality customer service to resolve guest issues and ensure comfort and satisfaction
Internship Student
Johns Hopkins University - Parkinson’s Movement And Disorder Center
Baltimore, MD
09.2012 - 05.2013
Responsibilities:
Assisted coordinator with outreach to local agencies serving Baltimore adults
Researched current developments in effects of Parkinson’s and current treatment options
Yoga Instructor
The Yoga Tree
Seattle, WA
01.1998 - 08.2005
Responsibilities:
Taught 8 classes a week, including monthly immersion programs, introductory and intermediate level classes
Designed and taught the anatomy curriculum for a 250-hour yoga teacher certification program in Seattle and Bali
Led in-depth study classes for advanced students and yoga teachers
Licensed Massage Therapist
Private Practice
Seattle, WA
09.1994 - 08.2005
Responsibilities:
Utilized Deep Tissue, Swedish, Sports, and Lomi-lomi massage techniques
Managed a case load of 16-20 regular clients per week
Faculty Member
Brian Utting School Of Massage
Seattle, WA
08.1994 - 05.1998
Responsibilities:
Served as Director of the Movement Department and an appointed member of the Admissions Team
Lead instructor in classes including Cadaver Anatomy, Massage Technique, Pathology, Injury Treatment, and Movement for Proper Body Mechanics
Developed teaching procedures for faculty
Professional Dancer
Merce Cunningham Dance Company
New York, NY
07.1988 - 08.1993
Responsibilities:
Performed and toured in ensemble throughout USA, Europe, Canada, India
Taught modern dance technique classes to adults in New York, NY
Education
University of Utah College of Nursing, Salt Lake City, UT
08.2016 - 05.2019
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Utah Regional Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (URLEND) Fellowship, Salt Lake City, UT
08.2016 - 05.2017
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Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing, Baltimore, MD
05.2012 - 07.2013
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University of North Carolina School of the Arts, Winston-Salem, NC
09.1985 - 05.1988
Certification
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (CPR and AED); July 2018 - July 2020
Posters/Presentations
Software
Timeline
Adjunct Nursing Faculty
University Of Utah
05.2022 - Current
Family Nurse Practitioner
University Of Utah Hospitals And Clinics
01.2021 - 05.2022
Family Nurse Practitioner
University Of Utah Developmental Assessment Clinic
09.2019 - Current
Family Nurse Practitioner
Sugarhouse Health Center; University of Utah Department of Pediatrics
09.2019 - 12.2020
Teaching Assistant
University of Utah College of Nursing; Salt Lake City, UT
05.2018 - 05.2019
Graduate Assistant
University of Utah College of Nursing; Salt Lake City, UT
09.2017 - 05.2019
Clinical Registered Nurse
Shriner's Hospital
09.2017 - 01.2018
University of Utah College of Nursing, Salt Lake City, UT
08.2016 - 05.2019
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Utah Regional Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (URLEND) Fellowship, Salt Lake City, UT
08.2016 - 05.2017
Clinical Registered Nurse
University Of Utah Department Of Pediatrics
09.2013 - 08.2019
Clinical Registered Nurse
University Of Utah South Main Clinic
09.2013 - 09.2017
Internship Student
Johns Hopkins University - Parkinson’s Movement And Disorder Center
09.2012 - 05.2013
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Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing, Baltimore, MD
05.2012 - 07.2013
Owner/Operator
Macan Ché Bed And Breakfast
09.2005 - 09.2013
Yoga Instructor
The Yoga Tree
01.1998 - 08.2005
Licensed Massage Therapist
Private Practice
09.1994 - 08.2005
Faculty Member
Brian Utting School Of Massage
08.1994 - 05.1998
Professional Dancer
Merce Cunningham Dance Company
07.1988 - 08.1993
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University of North Carolina School of the Arts, Winston-Salem, NC
Epidemiologist at U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Division of HIV PreventionEpidemiologist at U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Division of HIV Prevention