Welcome to my education & credentials page, where I highlight the academic foundation and professional qualifications that support my practice as an advanced practice nurse. My journey reflects a commitment to lifelong learning, clinical excellence, and evidence‑based care.

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

Doctor Of Nursing Practice Candidate

Expected graduation: May 2026

New York University

Rory Meyers School of Nursing

Acute Care Adult-Gerontology

Post-Master’s Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certificate

Graduated: May 2022

DePaul University

Master’s of Nursing

Graduated: November 2018

California Polytechnic State University

San Luis Obispo

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.