Alejandra B - University of Texas at El Paso
Alejandra B. Valenzuela, DNP, APRN, CNS, C-PNP-PC/AC, CPHON
1467 Shelby Ridge, El Paso TX 79912
(915) 307-4509 / (915) 252-0992
Email: Alexbv123@
LICENSURE: Texas CNS, Maternal-Child/Pediatric Nurse Practitioner # AP113120
RN #637295
CURRENT CERTIFICATIONS
Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner – PNCB 2013
Primary Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner – PNCB 2010
Certified Pediatric Oncology Nurse – ONCC 2006
Certified Pediatric Oncology Hematology Nurse – ONCC 2018
Pediatric Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Instructor 2008
Pediatric Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Provider 2007
National Disaster Life Support 2006
ONS Cancer Chemotherapy Provider 2004
Pediatric Advanced Life Support 2003
Basic Life Support 2004
Emergency Nurse Pediatric Certification - ENA 2003
Certified Pediatric Nurse – ANCC 2003
Clinical Nurse Specialist- Maternal Child Nursing – ANCC 2002
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Horizon City Pediatrics June 2019- Present
As primary care nurse practitioner I provide comprehensive advanced nursing care for children ages 0-21 years of age. I manage care for well children as well as those with an acute illness. In my role as provider, I evaluate, diagnose and treat per national guidelines. For children with complex healthcare needs, I provide referrals to specialists and coordinate care with an interdisciplinary health care team.
Assistant Clinical Professor – Coordinator for Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Program
University of Texas at El Paso September 2018-Present
I coordinate program curricular changes and annual program assessment activities and report submission to the Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Program Director. I enlist support from program faculty and provides recommendations to the Director and Associate Dean for the following: course offerings during the fall, spring and summer semesters; adjunct faculty within the program; update curricula on a scheduled basis; advise acute care pediatric nurse practitioner students; coordinate ongoing review of curriculum and program requirements (i.e., program entrance requirements, alignment of program curriculum to standards); coordinate marketing of program as needed (which includes oversight of website, brochure development, and/or outreach to other institutions in the area; and coordinate the development, administration, and scoring of comprehensive examinations, as applicable.
Clinical Instructor – Primary and Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Programs
University of Texas at El Paso May 2014- September 2018
I organized and taught on-line courses for the acute care pediatric nurse practitioner program. I evaluated student achievement of course objectives and submitted grades. I coordinated skills days in simulation labs, for acute care nurse practitioner students. I collaborated with the program director to evaluate course and teaching effectiveness. I maintained close communication with the students. I participated in the school of nursing faculty graduate studies committee meetings, pediatric nurse practitioner team meetings and participated in university campus wide events. I analyzed and implemented scholarly work into the courses and participated in community events to promote the acute care pediatric nurse practitioner role. I collaborated with several community resources in an effort to find opportunities for students to obtain employment after successful completion of the program.
Roberto Canales MDPA
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Dec 2010- September 2018
As an acute and primary care nurse practitioner I provided comprehensive advanced nursing care for children ages 0-21 years of age. I managed care for pediatric oncology/hematology patients in collaboration with pediatric oncologist/hematologist. Along with collaborative physician, I served as a provider for general inpatient pediatric patients and perform invasive procedures necessary for diagnosing and treatment. Procedures included punch skin biopsies, simple suturing, incision and drainage of abscesses, lumbar punctures, bone marrow aspirations, placement of central lines and arterial lines, placement of chest tubes, and with assistance of intensivist endotracheal intubation. I provided outpatient clinic care for pediatric patients with chronic illness and complex needs. Some disease processes included autoimmune disease, hematology disorders, immunodeficiency disorders and solid organ/bone marrow transplant patients. I monitored chronically ill patients during their medication infusions. I coordinated care with multidisciplinary team for chronically ill patients with complex needs. This included collaboration with members of social work, managed care, local agencies, home health, out of town facilities and third party payers. I performed peer to peer evaluations with third party payers on denial claims. I coordinated billing activities with collaborating physician. I referred patients for specialty consultations and treatments. I assessed and implemented a plan for needs of patients’ family members and/or caregivers. I participated in performance improvement processes at the hospital and outpatient clinic. I read current literature, discussed treatment guidelines with colleagues, and participated in professional organizations/conferences to keep abreast of developments in pediatric primary and acute care. I was an active member of the Sierra Providence Health Network - Pediatric Tumor Board and an active member of the Sierra Providence Health Network - Cancer Committee. I was a volunteer speaker for the Sierra Providence Health Network – Moderate Sedation Course: Pediatric Sedation. I served as a mentor for numerous Pediatric Acute Care NP Students
Providence Memorial Hospital – El Paso, Texas
Registered Nurse – Pediatrics March 2009-Dec 2010
I served in a full time position as a pediatric registered nurse for a 59 bed pediatric unit. I provided comprehensive nursing care to children of all ages. I was an active member in SPHN Performance Improvement Committee and in SPHN Patient Satisfaction Committee. I serves as a preceptor for new nurses and nursing students.
Clinical Nurse Specialist – Pediatrics/Pedioncology/PICU May 2002-March 2009
I provided, developed, and coordinated nursing instruction for Pediatrics, Inpatient and Outpatient Pediatric Oncology/Hematology, and Pediatric Intensive Care Units, I coordinated a pediatric graduate nurse didactic program. I coordinated and assesses annual staff competencies of core and unit specific skills. I assisted in direct patient care and served as a consultant at the bedside. I cared for a full time providing direct patient care during high census periods. I collaborated with unit directors to promote and participate in pediatric community affairs. I coordinated Pediatric Advance Life Support Course and Basic Life Support Course. I was a member of the Planning Committee for Annual Pediatric Conference. I was an RN Planner for Continuing Nursing Education Programs and a coordinator for Volunteer Services in the Pediatric Department
Registered Nurse – Inpatient Pediatrics Unit May 1997–May 2002
I served as a full time registered nurse in direct patient care for a 108 bed inpatient pediatrics unit. I provided comprehensive care for children with a variety of disorders. I administered chemotherapy and assisted with moderate sedation for procedures. I collaborated with outpatient clinic to promote continuity of care in oncology patients. I was an active member in the SPHN Performance Improvement Committee and SPHN Pediatric Tumor Board.
EDUCATION
Doctor in Nursing Practice
University of Texas at El Paso, TX
Graduation Date: May 16, 2015
Capstone Project: The Use of a Clinical Guideline in the Management of
Febrile Neutropenia
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner- Acute Care- Post-Masters Certificate
University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, TX
August 2013
Hemophilia Internship
University of Texas at Houston/Gulf States Hemophilia Treatment Center
May 2011
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner- Primary Care- Post-Masters Certificate
University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, TX
August 2010
Master of Science in Nursing – Maternal Child Program
University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, TX
May 2002
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, TX
December 1996
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Sigma Theta Tau National Nurses Honor Society - Delta Kappa Chapter
Association of Pediatric Oncology/Hematology Nurses
APHON Local Chapter
National Association Pediatric Nurse Practitioners
American Association of Nurse Practitioners
Texas Nurse Practitioners
El Paso Area Advanced Practice Nurses
Association of Faculties of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (AFPNP)
Member of UTEP AWARE Class XXIX
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Asthma Camp See-not-a-Wheeze 2005-2012
Aliviane Inc. –Guest Speaker 2012-present
Sierra Providence Health Network
Annual Prostate Screening 2005-2010
Texas Special Olympics Participant Health Screening 2002-present
Strength for Caring – Guest Speaker 2002- 2013
Hemophilia Facts First – Guest Speaker 2011-2016
Leukemia Lymphoma Society – Guest Speaker 2006-2016
Opportunity Center- Volunteer with Elderly/Special Needs 2014-2018
Harmony Schools: Judge for Robotics Competitions 2018-present
APHON Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Program 2010-present
APHON Certification Review – Guest Speaker 2016-present
SCHOLARSHIP
Content Expert for Grand Canyon University Doctoral Student:
“Impact of Peripheral Intravenous Management Protocol
of Infiltration in Pediatrics May 2017-2019
NLN Webinar: Simulation Innovation Jan-April 2019
Transforming Teaching and Learning with Blackboard Learn
Institute January 11, 2019
UTEP Interprofessional Education Activity: LGBT Community February 22, 2019
Teaching Online Academy March 03, 2019
ANCC Pediatric Field Test May 4, 2019
Children’s Health Advanced Practice Pediatric Critical Care
Workshop: Dallas, TX June 7, 2019
Chair for University of Texas at El Paso Doctoral Student:
“Sprotte to the Future” August 2019-present
UTEP Dept. of Social Work: Cool Heads Prevail: De-escalation
In Interpersonal Communication August 27, 2019
Moderator for APHON National Conference September 5, 2019
UTEP Faculty Retreat September 21, 2019
UTEP Interprofessional Education Activity: Homeless Community October 18, 2019
UTEP Clinical Faculty Academy Planning Committee November 15, 2019
Member of APHON National Planning Conference Committee 2019-2020
School of Nursing Faculty Organization: Secretary 2019-2020
Ambassador New Member Team
Sigma Theta Tau Delta Kappa Chapter 2019-2020
PRESENTATIONS
First Facts Program: Nutrition and Exercise
Presented to Patients with Bleeding Disorders June 17, 2011
2rd Annual H.O.E.P Educational Symposium
Joint Care and Prevention
Presented to Patients with Bleeding Disorders October 15, 2011
3rd Annual H.O.E.P Educational Symposium
Path to Knowledge
Presented to Patients with Bleeding Disorders Nov. 3, 2012
First Facts Program: Dental Health
Presented to Patients with Bleeding Disorders October 28, 2014
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso
Adventure for Your Future
January 26, 2016
APHON Foundations of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
Nursing: A Comprehensive Orientation & Review Course March 18, 2016
SWAHAP Conference
Management of Oncology Patients November 04, 2016
APHON Foundations of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
Nursing: A Comprehensive Orientation & Review Course May 5, 2017
APHON Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Pediatric Course November 10, 2017
APHON Foundations of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
Nursing: A Comprehensive Orientation & Review Course January 11, 2018
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso January 27, 2018
Adventure for Your Future
EPAPN: 9th Annual Continuing Education Conference
Management of Pediatric Oncology Patients March 3, 2018
APHON Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Pediatric Course June 29, 2018
APHON Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Pediatric Course July 05, 2018
APHON Foundations of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
Nursing: A Comprehensive Orientation & Review Course October 5, 2018
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso
Adventure for Your Future
January 26, 2019
APHON Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Pediatric Course: THOP April 13, 2019
APHON Foundations of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
Nursing: A Comprehensive Orientation & Review Course: THOP July 24, 2019
APHON Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Pediatric Course: EPCH September 1, 2019
Guest Speaker: UNIV 1301 Course October 10, 2019
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