Education / Work History

1979-High School Diploma from Lake Washington

1983-Registered Nurse with minor in French from Bellevue Community College

1983-1985 Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Seattle University; also worked as an inpatient RN at Group Health Hospital in Seattle

1985-1991 Charge Nurse at Group Health Hospital, Eastside and Seattle, in the Telemetry Cardiac Unit

1991-1993 Masters of Nursing in Adult and Geriatric Pathway from University of Washington

1993-1997 Practiced at Woodinville Family Practice as an Adult Nurse Practitioner; also worked as Bariatric Nurse Practitioner specializing in weight loss at Way of Life Weight Loss Clinic in Bellevue

1997-1999 Practiced at Laser Treatment Center in Kirkland working for Dr. Cooperrider specializing in evaluation and treatment of dermatological diseases and cosmetic rejuvenations with lasers and Botox®

1998-1999 Completed Post Master's program at Seattle University in Pediatrics

1999-2002 Practiced at Primary Care Associates in Bellevue, treating patients of all ages for urgent and non-urgent medical conditions, specializing in Women's Health

2002-2007 Practiced at Northwest Face in Kirkland, treating dermatological patients, including common conditions such as eczema and warts to skin cancer and surgical interventions. Performed cosmetic rejuvenation, Botox® and injectable fillers.

2007- President and Medical Director of Sima Medical & Cosmetic Clinic
 
Certifications

• Washington board certification in Family and Adult Nurse Practitioner
• National board certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner
• Completed course from the American Society of Bariatric Physicians in 1996
• Completed course from the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M) in 2006
• Preceptor and mentor for nurse practitioner students at University of Washington, Seattle Pacific University and Seattle University
• Advanced training for Botox® and injectable fillers 2002-present
• Certified in laser operations: Lumenis® and Candela®

 
Memberships

• Association of Eastside Nurse Practitioners (AENP)
• Puget Sound Nurse Practitioner Association (PSNPA)
• Pacific Northwest Dermatological Society (PNDS)
• American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)