Stephanie Marks, DNP, PMHNP-BC, FNP-C, RN
520-***-**** *******@*******.***
Education
Doctor of Nursing Practice August 2015- May 2018
The University of Arizona Tucson, Arizona
College of Nursing
Track: Family Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Master of Science in Nursing (Entry to the Profession) May 2014- August 2015 The University of Arizona
College of Nursing
Tucson, Arizona
Bachelor of Science in Public Health August 2009- May 2013 The University of Arizona Tucson, Arizona
College of Public Health
Track: Health Delivery
Professional Experience
Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner November 2018- Current Arizona’s Children Association Tucson, Arizona
• Provide appropriate, timely, safe psychiatric care to children and adolescents.
• Conduct detailed psychiatric evaluations and counseling assessments.
• Prescribe and provide medication monitoring and adjustments.
• Facilitate counseling, psycho education, illness self-management, and family/stakeholder education.
• Conduct physical assessments and review laboratory results to inform care.
• Collaborate with other health care and behavioral health providers to optimize patient wellbeing.
• Accurately document patient progress, orders, and recommendations in clinical records.
• Assist in the training of new psychiatric providers (MD/DO/NP).
• Provide supervision and educational opportunities for psychiatry residents/students. Limited Term Adjunct Faculty February 2020- Current University of Arizona Tucson, Arizona
• Collaborate with the Program Coordinator and other Program Lead Faculty to teach and guide students.
• Facilitate course learning activities, including testing and evaluation.
• Participate in course evaluation and continuous course improvement. Registered Nurse November 2015- September 2017
Catalina Foothills Unified School District Tucson, Arizona
• Created, implemented, and evaluated emergency action plans and care plans for students.
• Performed assessments and determined appropriate interventions for a variety of pediatric ailments.
• Coordinated care between educators, parents, health care professionals, and district health services.
• Provided training and continuing education to other registered nurses and health assistants.
• Delegated and supervised appropriate tasks to health assistants. Strategic Learning Tutor- Health Sciences May 2013- May 2014 The University of Arizona SALT Center Tucson, Arizona
• Tutored students with learning disabilities in epidemiology, biostatistics and physiology courses.
• Formulated an educational plan with students to help them obtain a Bachelor’s degree. Health Center Coordinator May 2012- August 2012
Harry & Rose Samson JCC Eagle River, WI
• Researched public health issues afflicting pediatric patients in Eagle River, Wisconsin
• Evaluated emergency action plans and risk management strategies for the clinic, resulting in the passing of the health inspection.
• Promoted health and wellness of patients by participating in clinical assessments and subsequent patient education.
Risk Management Co-Chair December 2011- January 2013 The University of Arizona Fraternity & Sorority Programming Tucson, Arizona
• Supervised and evaluated risk management policies at The University of Arizona by constructing and implementing new guidelines through health education.
• Educated over 3500 students on the effects of poor health behavior: alcohol consumption, risky behaviors, drug abuse, etc.
Research Experience
Principal Investigator August 2017- November 2017
The University of Arizona Tucson, Arizona
Developed methodology, submitted to Institutional Review Board, recruited participants, engaged participants in educational intervention workshops, reviewed collected data, and wrote extensive paper related to compassion fatigue in newly licensed registered nurses. Supervisor: Dr. Kate Sheppard, PhD, RN, FNP, PMHNP-BD, FAAN, FAANP Health Coach August 2016- April 2017
The University of Arizona Tucson, Arizona
Performed health coaching sessions in Spanish using motivational interviewing techniques for patients with uncontrolled type two Diabetes Mellitus. Supervisor: Dr. Usha Menon, PhD
Research Assistant August 2010- May 2011
The University of Arizona Tucson, Arizona
Assisted in the collection and interpretation of data in a study that examined guided imagery use in self-determined motivation and cardiovascular functioning in women. Supervisor: Dr. Peter Giacobbi, PhD
Awards & Honors
The CVS Caremark Charitable Trust Scholarship March 2018 McGaffic Memorial Endowment Scholarship September 2017 V.S. & Flora Joiner Hostetter Nursing Scholarship Fund July 2017 Arlene M. Putt Endowed Scholarship July 2017
College of Nursing Award August 2014-2017
Living Your Values Award & Scholarship January 2013 St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Collegiate Program of the Year Award 2013 National Training for Intervention Procedures Award for Excellence 2012 Professional & Leadership Involvement
T.O.V Committee: Committee Member-- Develop and create unique educational programming for children, adolescents, and young adults on topics related to social justice and activism. Dates: July 2020- Current
Early Access to Care- Arizona Training Program: Participant-- Comprehensive training program on the identification and diagnosis of ASD. Certified to administer: RITA-T, STAT- MD, etc. Dates: January 2020- August 2020
MEPN Student Organization: Ambassador to Student Support Services--Promoted self-care and health education for those in the MEPN program at The University of Arizona. Dates: July 2014- August 2015
Information Technology Student Advisory Board: College of Nursing Student Representative-- Approved university use of over $100,000 for technological improvement projects around campus.
Dates: August 2014- May 2016
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Philanthropy Group: Executive board member-- Promoted and planned philanthropic events and raised over $250,000. Date: August 2009- May 2013 Arizona Sonoran Border Project: Public Relations Student Volunteer-- Promoted the Arizona Sonoran Border Project’s mission through social networking sites and word-of-mouth campaigns. Date: August 2012-May 2013
University of Arizona Fraternity and Sorority Programs: Risk Management Co-Chair-- Created and implemented risk management policies for the university’s Greek system. Date: December 2011- January 2013
University of Arizona College of Public Health: Ambassador-- Educated Tucsonans regarding sun safety, hand hygiene, nutrition, and safe sex. Date: May 2011- May 2013 Certifications & Licensures
Family Nurse Practitioner (AP 11705) August 2018- Current Arizona State Board of Nursing
Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (AP 11585) Arizona June 2018- Current State Board of Nursing
Registered Nurse (RN 195431)
Arizona State Board of Nursing
October 2015- Current
Basic Life Support Certification April 2020- Current American Heart Association