Welcome to my education & credentials page, where I highlight the academic foundation and professional qualifications that support my practice as an advanced practice nurse. Here, you’ll find the degrees, certifications, and specialized training that shape my approach to high‑quality, patient‑centered practice and ongoing professional growth.
Education
University of Colorado | Anschutz College of Nursing
Completing doctoral level nursing education at the University of Colorado Anschutz College of Nursing, a nationally ranked program known for its innovative training, expert faculty, and hands‑on clinical preparation.
Degree Earned: Doctor's of Nursing Practice Candidate
Expected Graduation: May 2026
New York University | Rory Meyers School of Nursing
Earned a post-master's nursing education at NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing, a globally recognized institution committed to research, leadership development, and high‑impact nursing practice.
Degree Earned: Post-Master’s Acute Care Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Certificate
Graduated: May 2022
DePaul University | School of Nursing
Studied at DePaul University’s School of Nursing, which emphasizes compassionate, collaborative learning and diverse clinical experiences across Chicago’s leading healthcare settings.
Degree Earned: Master's of Nursing
Graduated: November 2018
California Polytechnic State University | San Luis Obispo
Completed undergraduate training in Biological Sciences at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, a program grounded in the university’s Learn by Doing philosophy with extensive hands‑on laboratory and field experience.
Degree Earned: Bachelor's of Biological Sciences
Graduated: June 2015
Certifications
Basic Life Support
Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association to maintain training for high‑quality CPR and early recognition of clinical deterioration to activate an emergency response.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
Certified in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) through the American Heart Association demonstrating competency in the coordinated management of cardiac and respiratory emergencies.
Acute Care Adult Gerontology Board Certification
Board‑certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) as an Adult‑Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP‑BC), demonstrating advanced clinical competence in managing complex, high‑acuity adult and older‑adult populations.
Licensure
CA Nurse Practitioner + Furnishing License
Maintains an active nurse practitioner and furnishing license in the state of California, meeting all continuing education, renewal, and practice requirements to ensure safe, competent, and compliant advanced clinical practice.
CA Registered Nursing License
Maintains an active registered nurse (RN) license in the state of California, fulfilling all continuing education, renewal, and professional practice requirements to ensure ongoing competency and compliance with state nursing regulations.
Drug Enforcement Agency License
Maintains an active DEA registration, ensuring compliance with federal regulations for prescribing and managing controlled medications in clinical practice.