Marlin Villegas

Experienced nurse practitioner with over 3 years in the medical field. Dedicated to providing the best patient care possible through listening to patients and employing motivational interviewing techniques. Passionate about body wellness and preventative care and trained in functional medicine. Practiced in rural health care settings, treating patients with a variety of illnesses and injuries. Team player ready to provide seamless collaborative care for patients.

• Participated as a research analyst and supported the design and implementation of survey instruments such as telephone and online questionnaires to obtain study information for “How to Create Appropriate Care Plans to Address Chronic Conditions” (2019), at California State University.
• Organized participant-informed consent waivers and research scope documentation during “Patient and Family Education in at-Risk Communities” (2017), at the University of California.
• Developed research statements and ran surveys and interviews as a research assistant in "Identifying Medication Reactions and Prescribing Trend Analysis" (2015), at California State University.

• "Nurse Practitioners Then and Now: How to Approach the New Communities," California Nursing Symposium - (2023)
• "The Family Unit as a Patient," AANP National Conference - (2022)
• "Leadership in the Nursing Role," ANA Annual Conference - (2021)

• 2023 AANP National Conference, New Orleans, LA - (2023)
• Empowering Palliative Care Outside the Hospital Walls, Online - (2023)
• World Nursing Conference, San Francisco, CA - (2023)
• NAHN 2022 Annual Conference, Miami, FL - ( 2022)
• National Nurse Practitioner Symposium, Las Vegas, NV - (2019)

• American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) - (2019)
• California Association for Nurse Practitioners (CANP) - (2018)
• American Nurse Association (ANA) - (2017)

• Nurse Practitioner (NP) certification - (Updated 2022)
• Registered Nurse (RN) - (Updated 2022)
• Family Nurse Practitioner Certification - (2021)

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills that assist in educating the patient and providing the highest level of patient care.
• Background in functional medicine provides a broader understanding of diseases' interconnected complexity and underlying causes.
• Problem-solving and analytical skills, which assist in determining a diagnosis even with the toughest cases.
• Strong interpersonal skills that help me work closely with other members of the care team for the best treatment plans.
• Skilled in motivational interviewing, including listening closely to patients, learning more about their complaints, and providing better treatment options for enhanced patient compliance.
• Effective at multitasking and experienced in working in high-stress environments, including very busy medical clinics.

I regularly run 5Ks for charities, especially for Breast Cancer Awareness. I manage community health programs that educate at-risk populations about preventing illness through dietary and lifestyle changes. I also volunteer at the local animal shelter, helping to find suitable homes for the animals and raising money to fund the shelter.