Ivette G. Valenzuela-Yu, PhD, MPH, MSN, FNP-BC

Mobile: 781-***-****

Email: ac87jc@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION:

Master of Science in Nursing 2018

Marymount University

Concentration: Family Nurse Practitioner

Ph.D. Biomedical and Veterinary Science 2015

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Concentration: Public Health

Dissertation: Community-based Lifestyle Intervention for Underserved Hispanics with

Pre-diabetes and Type 2 Diabetes in Southwest Virginia

Master of Public Health 2013

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Concentration: Health Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing 2013

Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico

Concentration: Nursing

Doctor of Medicine 2004

Universidad de El Salvador

Concentration: General Medicine

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:

Global Perspectives Program 2014

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Concentration: Higher Education Perspective of Switzerland, France and Italy

Future Professoriate Graduate Certificate 2013

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Concentration: Higher Education

Gerontology Certificate 2013

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Concentration: Gerontology

CLINICAL WORK EXPERIENCE

Alexandria Department of Health 2018- Present

Teen Wellness Center

Adolescents/ Women Health. Alexandria, VA

Adult Education / School Nurse 2015-2017

Alexandria, VA

Diabetes/Asthma Clinical Case Manager 2006-2010

Roxbury Comprehensive Community Health Center,

Boston, MA

Diabetes / Cardiovascular Risk Reduction Case Manager 2004-2006

Joseph M. Smith Community Health Center,

Brighton MA, USA

General Medicine Doctor 2003

Ciudad Delgado Community Health Center

San Salvador, El Salvador

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE FNP PROGRAM

Grace Family Practice 2018

Family Medicine. Falls Church, VA

Alexandria Department of Health 2017-2018

Teen Wellness Center

Adolescents/ Women Health. Alexandria, VA

Sacoto Pediatrics 2017

Pediatrics Medicine. Falls Church, VA

Universal Health Care 2017

Family Medicine. Rockville, MD

LICENSURE & CERTIFICATION

ANCC & AANP Board certification 2018-2023

State of Virginia NP 002******* 2018-2019

State of Virginia RN 000******* 2015-2019

State of New York RN 685566 (inactive status)

Adult & Child CPR & AED / Standard First Aid 2017–2019

El Salvador MD JVPM # 9889

TEACHING EXPERIENCE:

University of Maryland School of Nursing 2017-Present

Family and Community Health Department

Care Coordination Certificate

Care Coordination I

Role: Curriculum Developer

Baccalaureate Nursing Program Course

Public Health Nursing Essentials for Registered Nurse

Role: Clinical Instructor

Clinical Nurse Leader Graduate Program Course

Community / Public Health Nursing

Role: Clinical Instructor

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Populations Health Sciences Department

Baccalaureate Program Course 2015

Introduction to Public and Community Health.

Role: Instructor of Record

Master’s in public Program Course 2014

Fundamentals of Public Health

Role: Teaching Assistant/Curriculum Developer

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE:

Interests

Health disparities, social determinants of health, control and prevention of diabetes and cancer, sexually transmitted infections and teen pregnancy prevention, and health education innovation for health promotion.

Experiences

Research Associate 2016-2017

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Population Health Sciences Department

Role: Implementation and data collection of Hispanic Balanced Living with Diabetes groups in Northern Virginia and El Salvador

Ph.D Research 2013-2015

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Population Health Sciences Department

Role: Development, implementation, and data analysis of Hispanic Balanced Living with Diabetes

M.D. Research 2003

Universidad de El Salvador

School of Medicine

Role: Development and implementation of sexual health education in middle school in Ciudad Delgado, Soyapango and Ilobasco, El Salvador

Medical School 3rd year Student 1997-1998

Microbiology Department

Role: implementation of research on Tripanosoma cruzi in dogs of the community ‘Las Margaritas’ Santa Tecla, La Libertad, El Salvador

RESEARCH SKILLS:

SPSS statistical program

Microsoft Excel software

Facilitation of focus groups

Community Based Participatory Research

COMPUTER SKILLS:

Microsoft Work/Excel/PowerPoint/Internet/Prezi

ELECTRONIC MEDICAL RECORS:

E-Clinical Works/Athena

EDUCATIONAL PLATAFORMS:

Blackboard/Scholar/Canvas

LANGUAGES:

English (Fluent) / Spanish (Native)

PUBLICATIONS:

Valenzuela-Yu, I., Hosig, K., & Mysiak, S. (2018). Assessing the Potential of Increasing Promotoras in Extension: Hispanic Balanced Living with Diabetes. Journal of Extension,56(3), 6RIB5

Valenzuela-Yu, I. (2018). Increasing Sexual and Reproductive Health Education Equity for Hispanics in Schools. NASN, 33(2):94-98

Valenzuela, I. (2016). Chronic Disease Prevention and Control in Hispanic Senior Citizens. The Southern Gerontologist, 27(4), 4

Valenzuela, I. (2015). Lost in Translation: Delivering Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Interventions to Hispanic Populations. Journal of Agriculture, Food Systems, and Community Development, 5(4), 87-89.

PRESENTATIONS

ORAL PRESENTATIONS

Valenzuela, I., Hosig, K., Evia, C., Redican, K., and Serrano, E. (2015). Hispanic Balanced

Living with Diabetes: A Lifestyle Intervention for Underserved Hispanics in Southwest

Virginia. In 2015 SACNAS National Conference (October 29-October 31, 2015).

Valenzuela, I. (2015). Hispanic Balanced Living with Diabetes: a Lifestyle Intervention for Underserved Hispanics in Southwest Virginia. In 26th Annual Research Symposium (March 15th 2015).

Valenzuela, I. (2013). Hispanic Living with Diabetes in Virginia. In 2013 South Atlantic Humanities Colloquium (May 2-May 3, 2015).

POSTERS

Valenzuela, I. & Hosig, K. (2018). Hispanic Balanced Living with Diabetes: El Salvador. In 146th APHA Annual Meeting and Exposition (November 10 -November 14, 2018).

Valenzuela, I., Hosig, K., Misyak, S., Chavez, K. (2016). Hispanic Balanced Living with Diabetes: Focus Groups. In 144th APHA Annual Meeting and Exposition (October 28-November 3, 2016).

Valenzuela, I., Hosig, K., Evia, C., Redican, K., and Serrano, E. (2015). Hispanic Balanced Living with Diabetes: A Lifestyle Intervention for Underserved Hispanics in Southwest Virginia. In 143rd APHA Annual Meeting and Exposition (October 31-November 4, 2015).

Valenzuela, I., Hosig, K., Evia, C., Redican, K., and Serrano, E. (2014). Type 2 diabetes Outcomes for Hispanic Adults in a Community-based Lifestyle Intervention Program Delivered in Partnership with Catholic Churches. In Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine 25th Annual Research Symposium (March 20, 2014).

Valenzuela, I. (2013). Promoting a Longer Life Expectancy with a Better Quality of Life: Baby Boomers and Chronic Diseases. In 34th Southern Gerontology Society Annual Meeting (April 13, 2013).

AWARDS

Citizen Scholar Award for Conduction of community engaged research and scholarly outreach

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 2014

Presidential Award for Academic excellence

Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico 2013

Above and Beyond Award for exceling on customer service

Roxbury Comprehensive Community Health Center

Boston, MA 2009

Contact this candidate