Education
MSN-FNP Walden University, Baltimore Maryland: March 2013-February 2016
RN to BSN California State University San Bernardino Palm Desert Campus: June 2009-May 2011
UCLA Extension, Studio City Los Angeles California: RNFA – 2002
College of the Desert, Palm Desert California: A.S. Nursing 1995-1997
College of the Desert, Palm Desert California: A.A. Liberal Arts 1995-1997
Nursing Experience
Valley Comprehensive Medical Group (4/10/2017 to Present) internal medicine as a Certified Family Nurse Practitioner.
Eighteen years at John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital (4/1998 to 5/2017) in the Surgical Department as a Registered Nurse (RN I progressed to RN III), RN duties include: Circulator, Cell Salvage, Scrub, Team Leader/Coordinator (for 6 out of the seventeen years on and off when needed), Registered Nurse First Assist (RNFA) for fourteen of the seventeen years with my CNOR.
One year at Desert Regional Medical Center (DRMC) (4/1998 to 4/1999) on the Acute Care Floor (Step Down Unit), Cardiac Pavilion, Two Sinatra, (RN I).
Certifications and Training
Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) AANP Board Certification Achieved 10/2016
Public Health Nurse 2011
Certified Nurse Operating Room (CNOR) 2001 (Renewed 2016, up for renewal in 2021)
ACLS – expires 2018
BLS – expires 2018
California Academy of Cosmetic Surgery Seminar (one week – San Diego CA) - 2005
COBE Autologous Transfusion Seminar (Cell Salvage), Arvada, Colorado -2001
Minimally Invasive Surgery Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, USC University Hospital with Lecture and hands on lab experience with bovine - 2003
Critical Care Course with 12 lead EKG – 1998-1999 (6-week course)
Reiki Master Status achieved – 1999
Healing Touch Level IA, IB, IIA, IIB, IIIA 1997 – 1998
Professional Development
Dean’s and Honor List Walden University (Three consecutive years)
Dean’s and Honor List California State San Bernardino Palm Desert Campus (Both consecutive years)
Affiliations/Memberships
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners: Current 2017
Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing: Current 2016
Association of perioperative Registered Nurses (AORN): Current 2016
California Association for Nurse Practitioners (CANP): Current 2016
Interests
Family
Hiking (outdoor activities and events)
Meditation
Music (listening, playing and writing)
Surgery/RNFA
Growth through education
Summary of Qualifications
Follow evidence-based guidelines along with clinical experience, personal observation and intuition.
Ensure safe, high quality care for each patient seen along with providing open communication between all members of the health-care team.
Committed to practicing medicine using a holistic approach along side being a strong patient advocate.
References
Suzanne M. Yang, M.D.
General & Cosmetic Surgery
Address: 78437 HWY 111
La Quinta, CA 92253
Phone (Cell): 760-***-****
Amir Ibrahim, M.D.
Anesthesiologist
47111 Monroe Street
Indio, CA 92201
Phone (Cell): 760-***-****
Eric M. Sanderson MD
Internal Medicine
39000 Bob Hope Dr # 409
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
Phone (Office): 760-***-****
Julie Lubecki RN MSN
47111 Monroe St.
Indio, CA 92201
Phone (Cell): 928-***-****