Education / Work History

1979-Diploma from Lake Washington High School

1983-Registered Nurse with minor in French from Bellevue 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- present  President and Medical Director at Sima Medical & Cosmetic Clinic (formerly Longévité 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
• Completed course from the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M)
• Preceptor and mentor for nurse practitioner students at University of Washington, Seattle Pacific University and Seattle University
• Advanced training in liquid facelift including injectable fillers and Botox® since 1998
• Certified in Sclerotherapy from The Esthetic Skin Institute
• Certified in laser operations: ZERONA®, 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) 
• Dermatology Nurses' Association (DNA)