Karen L. Weiss, PNP-C
Education
University of California, San Francisco, MS, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner 1998
University of California, San Francisco, Adolescent Medicine Fellowship 1998
University of California, Berkeley, Masters Public Health/Masters Public Policy 1991
Brown University, Providence RI, BA Human Biology 1986
Professional Experience
University Health Care for Kids, Portland, ME (current). Pediatric Nurse Practitioner in university affiliated pediatric practice. Provide primary and acute care to infants, children and adolescents. Deliver specialized care to adolescents in the areas of reproductive health and eating disorders.
Kaiser Permanente, Redwood City, CA (2000 – 2007). Clinical Nurse Practitioner III in a busy Pediatric/Adolescent Clinic. Provide primary and acute care to infants, children and adolescents. Deliver specialized care to adolescents in the areas of reproductive health and eating disorders. Serve a multicultural patient population including a large percentage of Spanish speakers.
Dr. Harvard Robbins, Pacifica, CA (2000 - 2007). PNP in a small private practice. Work independently and collaboratively with Dr. Harvard Robbins. Responsibilities include primary care, health promotion and management of acute and chronic conditions including asthma and obesity in children and teens.
University of California, San Francisco (1999 – 2007). Clinical Preceptor to UCSF pediatric nurse practitioner students. Supervise one student per quarter at small private practice.
Tiburcio Vasquez Health Center, Union City, CA (1998 – 2000). Independent practitioner in a High School Based Health Center. Provided well care, health promotion and acute care to a multiethnic population.
Hillcrest Juvenile Hall, San Mateo, CA (1998 – 1999). PNP at a juvenile detention center. Provided primary and acute care to adolescent inmates.
Committee Participation
Regional Adolescent Task Force, Kaiser Permanente (2000-2007). Work with UCSF researchers to increase screening rates for Chlamydia in sexually active Kaiser teens. Continually educate Redwood City pediatric providers on current adolescent health issues.
Domestic Violence Task Force, Kaiser Permanente (2003 – 2007). Developed and presented training on Domestic Violence Prevention In the Pediatric Setting to Redwood City Pediatric Department.
Women’s Health Committee, Kaiser Permanente (2003 – 2007). Deliver talk on Chlamydia screening and prevention during Employee Health Week.
Awards
Award for Excellence in Nursing, Kaiser Permanente, 2000
Nominated for Kaiser’s Everyday Heroes Award, given to members of the Kaiser team “who through acts of courage, kindness and empathy, motivate and inspire coworkers, our members and the community.” 2006.
Public Service
Add Verb Productions, Portland, ME (2007-current) – Board Member
San Francisco AIDS Foundation (1998 – 2004). Board Member
Licenses & Certification
Registered Nurse, Maine
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Certification, American Nurses Credentialing Center
Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification
Professional Memberships
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
California Coalition of Nurse Practitioners
Society of Adolescent Medicine
Skills
Extensive experience in teen gynecology including management of abnormal menses, contraceptive counseling, STD screening and treatment, and pelvic exams.
Competent in Medical Spanish