Karla M.

Karla M. is a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner at Community Health Center since August 2022, contributing to a large community health system. Prior experience includes serving as a Care Assure Nurse Navigator in the Comprehensive Spine Program at HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital from September 2018 to August 2022, and as Director of Bariatric Services at HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast from August 2016 to September 2018, where responsibilities included developing patient-centered care and ensuring compliance with quality standards. Karla held various roles at Wesley Medical Center, including Director of Advanced Clinicals/Meaningful Use Coordinator/Data Quality, focusing on physician support and information technology, as well as positions as an RN. Earlier experience includes working as an RN at West Wichita Family Physicians, managing patient care and treatment plans, and as a Staff RN in orthopedic, neuro, and trauma settings. Karla holds a Master of Nursing degree in Psychiatric Mental Health from The University of Alabama and a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from The University of Texas at Arlington.