Biography
I have over 27 years of experience as a Registered nurse and over 19 years as a Family Nurse Practitioner. The majority of my career has been working with women, children, and other vulnerable aggregate groups. In addition to family practice, I have experience in occupational medicine, public health nursing, and primary care to homebound geriatric patients. I have been with CSU Channel Islands since 2012 and currently am the Assistant Chair of the Nursing Program and an Associate Professor of Nursing. I also work part-time as a Women's Health Nurse Practitioner.
Projects:
I developed the Channel Islands Nursing faculty-student wellness clinic know as "The CSU Channel Islands Community Clinic" in collaboration with Bethel A.M.E. Church in Oxnard, Ca. The clinic sponsors a variety of faculty-mentored student community projects including community research. In addition, we annually hold a Community Mental Health Fair (Spring) and Health Fair (Fall).
Research Interest:
Community Participatory Research, Disparities in Healthcare/Population health, and Service Learning.
Education:
WHNP, 2017- Duke University School of Nursing, Durham, NC
DNP, 2013-- Western University of Health Sciences, Pomona, Ca
MSN, 2004--California State University Fresno, Fresno, Ca FNP, 2002--California State University Fresno, Fresno, Ca
BSN, 1995--California State University Fresno, Fresno, Ca