Adjunct Faculty/Preceptor
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Provide clinical mentorship and educational experiences for medical students exploring careers in psychiatry and addiction medicine. Introduce students to psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, psychopharmacology, substance use disorders, and integrated behavioral healthcare. Facilitate observation and participation in clinical encounters while discussing evidence-based treatment approaches, professional practice, patient communication, and the unique challenges of working with individuals experiencing mental health and substance use disorders
Adjunct Faculty/Preceptor - University of Colorado – Anschutz
(2026-10)
Provide clinical mentorship and educational experiences for medical students exploring careers in psychiatry and addiction medicine. Introduce students to psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, psychopharmacology, substance use disorders, and integrated behavioral healthcare. Facilitate observation and participation in clinical encounters while discussing evidence-based treatment approaches, professional practice, patient communication, and the unique challenges of working with individuals experiencing mental health and substance use disorders
On-Call Medical Provider - Jefferson Center for Mental Health
(2025-12)
Provides after-hours clinical support for a mental health and addiction treatment facility by responding to calls regarding patient medical concerns. Assesses symptoms, provides medical guidance, determines the appropriate level of care, and makes timely decisions regarding emergency department referral, urgent evaluation, or continued on-site management. Collaborates with clinical staff to ensure safe, effective, and patient-centered care while documenting recommendations in accordance with facility policies.
Departments include detox, adult residential, and youth residential
Achieve Whole Recovery - Colorado Springs, CO
(2025-10)
Provides comprehensive outpatient care for patients with substance use disorders, including medication management for addiction treatment (e.g., MAT), ambulatory detoxification, and co-occurring psychiatric conditions. Conduct psychiatric assessments, prescribe and monitor medications, manage withdrawal symptoms, coordinate care with multidisciplinary teams, and provide patient education to support recovery and long-term treatment goals. Position is hybrid
PMHNP - Spiritually Infused Psychiatry - Castle Rock, CO
(2025-03)
Evaluate, diagnose, and manage psychiatric conditions including depression, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disorder, substance use disorders, and sleep issues. Patient population is primarily adolescents, adults, and geriatrics. Well-versed in telehealth format and EHR
Advanced Recovery Solutions; Palmer Lake Recovery
(2023-10 - 2025-10)
Manage and care for patients in treatment for substance use. Perform intakes on new patients and develop care plans, to include medical detox. Guide patients in starting MAT therapy. Initiate and review medical work ups. Assist in creating new guidelines for caring for patients with chronic illnesses.
House Calls Nurse Practitioner - United Health Care/Optum
(2022-11 - 2023-10)
Manage and perform annual wellness visits to United Health members. Visit includes comprehensive physical exam, medical screenings, health history review, and extensive education with members regarding their diagnoses and medications. I coordinate social work, mental health, and case management referrals. I contact primary care providers and specialists as needed in order to close gaps in care
Emergency Department Observation Unit – Memorial Central Hospital - Colorado Emergency Medicine Specialists
(2021-03 - 2022-10)
Sole provider for patients who do not meet inpatient criteria but are not suitable for discharge from the Emergency Department. I manage upwards of 20+ patients during a shift.
Diagnoses include but are not limited to: ACS/CP rule-outs, stroke/TIA evaluations, electrolyte derangements, DKA, trauma patients, neurosurgical emergencies, psychiatric emergencies, and social work issues. I follow and interpret laboratory and imaging studies. I work closely with a multitude of specialists. This job has allowed me to become very comfortable working independently while building a broad knowledge base for managing a wide range of acute and chronic conditions.
Emergency Department, Level I Trauma facility/Stroke Center - UCHealth Memorial Central Hospital
(2018-09 - 2021-03)
Emergency Department, floated between two stand-alone departments and Level IV Trauma facility - Corpus Christi Medical Center
(2017-10 - 2018-08)
Travel RN - PPR Talent Agency/Randstad Healthcare/TNAA
(2015-06 - 2017-08)
Emergency Department, Level II Trauma facility - University of Colorado Hospital
(2013-09 - 2015-06)
Emergency Department, Level III Trauma facility - Exempla Lutheran Medical Center
(2011 - 2013)
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse, Telemetry-Monitored Neurology Department - Providence Portland Medical Center - 8S Neuroscience
(2008 - 2011)
Preceptor for new-hires and new graduates - University of Colorado, Lutheran and Memorial Hospitals
Adjunct Instructor - University of Portland
(2010-06 - 2011-10)
Instructor of nursing skills for junior and senior year nursing students
Dedicated Education Unit Instructor - Providence Portland Medical Center
(2009 - 2011)
Post-Masters Certificate - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - University of Colorado – Colorado Springs (2024-12)
Masters of Nursing (MSN) - Family Nurse Practitioner/Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (Dual Certification) - Colorado State University-Pueblo, Pueblo, Colorado (2020-08)
Bachelor of Nursing (BSN) - Spanish minor - University of Portland, Portland, Oregon. (2008-05)
