Professional family nurse practitioner with strong foundation in family medicine, well-versed in delivering patient-centered care across diverse populations. Most recent focus on the young adult population, with attention to meeting mental health care needs. Known for collaborative teamwork and achieving consistently positive patient outcomes.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Nurse Practitioner
Seattle Pacific University Health Services
09.2019 - 06.2025
Provided primary and urgent care to young adult population. Routinely collaborated with mental health professionals in shared clinic environment.
Performed comprehensive physical and mental health assessments, accurately diagnosing conditions, and determining appropriate interventions.
Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
Managed incoming calls, emails and faxes in addition to seeing an average of 10 patients per day.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Lahai Health Clinic
01.2018 - Current
Provides medical services and care to patients with chronic and acute conditions, including hypertension, diabetes, musculoskeletal concerns, headaches, depression and anxiety.
Provides primary and preventive care to adults of all ages. Care includes well adult examinations, sports physicals, gynecologic exams.
Creates individualized and customized care plans for each patient.
Orders and interprets diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
Routinely works with interpreters to facilitate care with patients of a variety of cultural backgrounds.
Adjunct Faculty, School of Nursing
Seattle Pacific University
08.2024 - 06.2025
Clinical supervision of 9 undergraduate nursing students.
Supervised students at Harborview Medical Center and Navos inpatient settings.
Engaged students in on-site learning activities and post-clinical conference discussion.
Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Bothell Women's Health
12.2018 - 01.2021
Provided primary and preventive care to women aged 12 to 80.
Coordinated referrals for specialty services and additional care.
Assisted patients in managing acute and chronic pain.
Provided women’s health services, including providing contraception, counseling on reproductive issues and assisting with family planning needs.
Discussed care plans with patients and explaining test results and proper use of medications to patients and family members.
Explained medications and side effects to patients, family members and caregivers.
Accurately documented patient medical history, applicable test results and vitals into medical records.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Swedish Medical Center
08.2017 - 07.2020
Provided comprehensive lactation services, including providing contraception, counseling on breastfeeding issues and assisting with family planning needs.
Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
Assistant Professor of Nursing
Northwest University
08.1999 - 05.2010
Responsibilities included classroom and clinical education.
Taught psychiatric-mental health nursing in the classroom and was on site supervisor of nursing students at Fairfax Hospital.
Applied innovative teaching methods to encourage student learning objectives.
Education
Master of Science - Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
Seattle Pacific University
Seattle, WA
2017
Master of Science - Nursing Education
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ
1988
Skills
Health promotion
Physical assessments
Patient communication
Behavioral health
Certification
ANCC Certified in Family NP, WA license AP 60790543
Registered Nurse in WA, License RN 00079587
CPR certified through American Heart Association
Timeline
Adjunct Faculty, School of Nursing
Seattle Pacific University
08.2024 - 06.2025
Family Nurse Practitioner
Seattle Pacific University Health Services
09.2019 - 06.2025
Family Nurse Practitioner
Bothell Women's Health
12.2018 - 01.2021
Family Nurse Practitioner
Lahai Health Clinic
01.2018 - Current
Family Nurse Practitioner
Swedish Medical Center
08.2017 - 07.2020
Assistant Professor of Nursing
Northwest University
08.1999 - 05.2010
Master of Science - Nursing Education
University of Arizona
Master of Science - Family Practice Nurse Practitioner