Nurse Practitioner Health
Resume:
Ivette G. Valenzuela-Yu, PhD, MPH, MSN, FNP-BC
Mobile: 781-***-****
Email: ******.**********@*****.***
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
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