Category: Medical Staff

Biography:
My parents immigrated from Southeast Asia to the United States in the 1980s. Due to our low socioeconomic status, I was raised in an underserved community here in Southern California. While growing up, my family faced many financial barriers and limited access to resources.

In 2010, I graduated from University of California, Irvine with a Bachelors of Science in Public Health. Four years later, I completed my Masters in Nursing at University of San Diego. I worked as a registered nurse caring for oncology patients for 3.5 years at St. Joseph Hospital in Orange. I completed my family nurse practitioner certificate from Samuel Merritt University in 2017. As a family nurse practitioner, I am ready to educate, empower, and make a difference in the lives of my patients here at Hurtt Family Clinic and in the community on the mobile clinic.

Philosophy:
Prevention is the best medicine. My public health background has always taught me that disease prevention is the key to good health. Additionally, nursing has taught me to always treat the patient as a whole individual, especially mind, body, and spirit. These elements are a huge influence on a patient’s overall health.

I strongly believe in a holistic care model to ensure optimal physical, mental, and emotional health. I want to work together with my patients to help them achieve the best level of health for themselves and their families.

Biography

I attended college at University of California, San Diego where I received a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Animal Physiology and Neuroscience. I went on to attend Charles R. Drew University, School of Health Sciences where I studied to become a physician’s assistant. I have served in a variety of different specialties such as urgent care and cardiology but I continue to practice in a family practice setting because of the impact I can have and the relationships I can have on my patient’s day to day health.

Practice Philosophy

“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” said Ben Franklin. That’s where I steer my patients in regards to medical care. The other driving principle is that a healthy mind is integral for healthy living. I want to help and provide my patients with the resources available so that, not only are they making good choices, but they understand why they are good choices. I want them to make good choices in regards to both health and life, so they may thrive.

Biography

Growing up with immigrant parents, I understood the hardships my parents faced in this country. I knew I wanted to work in the health field to help those with the same hardships my parents faced and visits to the ER helped solidify that passion. In college at UCLA, I volunteered in health organizations providing free services to the community.  I then graduated from California State University, Long Beach as a Family Nurse Practitioner. Finally, I was able to begin my dream and I started working in community clinics. Working with the underserved has given me great meaning in life.

Practice Philosophy

I believe that everyone should have access to health care and it is our job as health care providers to provide quality of care to the community. In providing medical care, we work with our patients to prevent disease and live a healthy lifestyle. My goal is to help patients ensure the best quality of life.