FLORENCE ZINK
Mill Valley,CA
Summary
Board Eligible Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 17 years of advanced practice experience in women's health and midwifery. Currently completing PMHNP Certificate Program with a 4.0 GPA. Specializes in psychiatric care for women, particularly in perinatal psychiatry and substance use disorders, while fostering interdisciplinary collaboration.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification
Work History
Women's Health Nurse Practitioner and Certified Nurse Midwife
Kaiser Permanente
San Rafael
01.2021 - Current
- Manage complex women's health conditions, spearhead trauma-informed care initiatives, and collaborate across disciplines to elevate patient care.
- Provide comprehensive gynecologic and reproductive healthcare for women across the lifespan
- Championed ACES initiatives to raise awareness of adverse childhood experiences.
Women's Health Nurse Practitioner and Certified Nurse Midwife
Kaiser Permanente
San Francisco
01.2015 - 01.2021
- Led Young Mothers Clinic, a multidisciplinary prenatal program supporting pregnant adolescents and young mothers through tailored care
- Taught and mentored medical residents at Young Mothers Clinic.
- Coordinated with behavioral health clinicians, pediatric social workers, nutritionists, and community partners to strengthen support systems for vulnerable families
Certified Nurse Midwife and Women's Health Nurse Practitioner
University of California, San Francisco
San Francisco
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Provided comprehensive obstetric and gynecologic care to women across the reproductive lifespan.
- Conducted comprehensive prenatal assessments, enhancing care for diverse patient populations.
- Educated expectant families on labor, delivery, and postpartum care, fostering informed decision-making.
- Conducted CenteringPregnancy group prenatal care, combining obstetric care, health education, and group facilitation to empower patients and strengthen community support during pregnancy.
Nurse Practitioner and Certified Nurse Midwife
University of California, San Francisco Diabetes and Pregnancy Program
San Francisco
01.2012 - 11.2012
- Managed care for women with diabetes and endocrine disorders during pregnancy in collaboration with Maternal Fetal Medicine specialists.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments for patients in diabetes and pregnancy care.
- Developed individualized care plans tailored to patient needs and conditions.
- Educated patients on diabetes management and healthy pregnancy practices.
Certified Nurse Midwife and Women's Health Nurse Practitioner
San Francisco Perinatal Associates
San Francisco
01.2008 - 01.2012
- Co-managed high-risk obstetric patients, providing tailored support.
- Delivered antepartum, postpartum, and preconception care, enhancing patient outcomes through tailored support
- Cultivated expertise in supporting women during complex pregnancies and postpartum transitions, facilitating smoother recovery and adjustment
Education
Post Master's Certificate - PMHNP
University of California, Davis
Davis, CA06-2026
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Elmira College
Elmira, NY06-2000
MSN - Women's Health Nurse Practitioner and Certified Nurse Midwife
University of California, San Francisco
San FranciscoBachelor of Arts - Biology
University of California, Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CASkills
- Psychiatric Assessment and Diagnosis
- Psychopharmacology
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Trauma Informed Care
- Perinatal Psychiatry and Women's Mental Health
- Ketamine Assisted Treatment
- Group Facilitation
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Evidence Based Practice
- Patient and Family Education
Certification
- Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Board Eligible, ANCC Certification Examination Planned Summer 2026
- Women's Health Nurse Practitioner, NCC Certified (Current)
- Certified Nurse Midwife, Board certified, Current
- California Registered Nurse License, Current
- DEA Registration, Current
- Basic Life Support Certification, Current
Scholarship
Salmeen K, Block-Kurbisch I, Zink F, et al. Pregnancy outcomes among women with type 1 diabetes managed with continuous insulin pumps versus multiple injections: A propensity-score based analysis. American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2013.
Credentials
- RN
- MSN
- WHNP-BC
- CNM-BC
Psychiatric Clinical Training
- Athena House, Buckelew Programs, Santa Rosa, California, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Student, 03/26, 05/26, Developed and facilitated weekly CBT based psychoeducational groups for women in residential recovery, Created low literacy educational materials addressing relapse prevention, shame resilience, grief, emotional regulation, self-compassion, and trauma recovery, Collaborated with multidisciplinary addiction treatment teams supporting women in recovery, Provided trauma informed care for women with substance use disorders and co-occurring psychiatric conditions
- LGTC Group, Marin County, California, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Student, 01/26, 05/26, Conducted psychiatric assessments and medication management under supervision, Assisted with ketamine and Spravato treatment programs, Utilized PHQ-9, GAD-7, MADRS, and C-SSRS in outpatient psychiatric practice
- UCSF Langley Porter Psychiatric Hospital, San Francisco, California, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Student, 09/25, 01/26, Conducted psychiatric evaluations, mental status examinations, and suicide risk assessments, Participated in multidisciplinary inpatient treatment teams
Leadership Experience
- Director, Young Mothers Clinic, Kaiser Permanente San Francisco
- Former ACES Champion, Kaiser Permanente San Rafael
- Clinical Nursing Instructor, College of Marin
Timeline
Women's Health Nurse Practitioner and Certified Nurse Midwife
Kaiser Permanente
01.2021 - Current
Women's Health Nurse Practitioner and Certified Nurse Midwife
Kaiser Permanente
01.2015 - 01.2021
Certified Nurse Midwife and Women's Health Nurse Practitioner
University of California, San Francisco
01.2012 - 01.2015
Nurse Practitioner and Certified Nurse Midwife
University of California, San Francisco Diabetes and Pregnancy Program
01.2012 - 11.2012
Certified Nurse Midwife and Women's Health Nurse Practitioner
San Francisco Perinatal Associates
01.2008 - 01.2012
Post Master's Certificate - PMHNP
University of California, Davis
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Elmira College
MSN - Women's Health Nurse Practitioner and Certified Nurse Midwife
University of California, San Francisco
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
University of California, Santa Cruz