Viviane Sanada

Viviane Sanada, MSN, RN, PHN, FNP-C

Professional Summary
Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner with 9+ years of patient care experience across internal medicine, gastroenterology, hepatology, and primary care. Specialized in liver diseases and GI disorders with proficiency in diagnostics, clinical procedures, and chronic disease management. Trilingual (English, Spanish, Portuguese) with strong skills in patient education and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Education
Azusa Pacific University, San Diego, CA

• MSN – Family Nurse Practitioner, Dec 2018

• BSN - Registered Nurse & Public Health Nurse, Dec 2015
  
  

Grossmont College, EI Cajon, CA

• AA in Spanish, Aug 2012

Pontifical Catholic University of Săo Paulo, Brazil

• Healthcare Marketing Management, Nov 2005
  
  

Facultades Integradas de ltapetininga, Braziî

• BA in Business Administration, Dec 2002

Certifications & Skills

• AANP Board Certified FNP and AANP member

• DEA & Furnishing License | BLS & ACLS (AHA)

• Certified in Bioidentical Hormone Therapy (BioTE)

• Certified Health Coach (Sharp Healthcare)

• Certified in Hospice & Palliative Care

• Medical Spanish Training

• Aesthetic Procedures: Allergan & Galderma injectables. CoolSculpting, Thermage, ThermiVA, Ultherapy. Laser Technologies: Fraxel, Fotona, Lumenis. Klein Tumescent Liposuction.

• Fluent: English, Spanish, and Portuguese

• Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
  
  

Professional Experience
GW research, Inc. Gastroenterology, Chula Vista, CA Nurse Practitioner | Aug 2025 - Present

• Efficiently and accurately diagnose and treat common gastrointestinal complaints and manage chronic gastrointestinal conditions (i.e.: IBS, Constipation, GERD, Functional GI disorders, Gastroparesis, MASH, MAFLD, Hepatitis B & C, Colitis, Cirrhosis.)

• Examine, diagnose, and treat 18-24 adult patients daily, in a busy outpatient clinic

• Provide exceptional care showcased through positive feedback/patient satisfaction and multiple reviews, resulting in a high degree of patient loyalty

• Responsible for investigating and resolving patient complaints/incidents in a proactive and professional manner

• Communicate and collaborate with gastrointestinal team, including medical assistants, office managers, research team, and supervising physician

• Communicate and collaborate with referring physicians, specialty physicians, pharmacists, and radiologists

GUTS4BUTTS GI Clinic, Chula Vista, CA Nurse Practitioner | Feb 2025 - Present

• Manage care as lead provider for 30 GI patients/day, including hepatology and digestive disorders

• Order/review labs, imaging, and procedures (colonoscopy, endoscopy, FibroScan)

• Perform in-office procedures: hemorrhoid ligation, FibroScan, SB capsule

• Prescreen patients for GI clinical research studies
  
  

Clínica Médica De LaMora, San Diego, CA
Family Nurse Practitioner | Aug 2023 - May 2025

• Worked independently as a primary care provider for acute and chronic conditions; managed 16+ patients/day

• Performed health assessments, diagnostic test interpretation, and women's health exams

• Educated patients on prevention and lifestyle interventions
  
  

Hector Heredia MD, APC, Chula Vista, CA
Nurse Practitioner - Internal Medicine | Aug 2022 — Jul 2023

• Delivered primary care for Medicare/Medicaid population, managing chronic conditions and care gaps

• Managed 14 patients daily with accurate documentation. Collaborated with specialists
  
  

Landmark Health / Optum/ UnitedHealth Group, Los Angeles & San Diego, CA Field Nurse Practitioner | Nov 2020 - Apr 2D23

• Independently managed a panel of 250+ high-acuity patients through home visits for urgent, routine, and post-discharge care.

• Coordinated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize chronic disease management and deliver palliative support

• Consistently surpassed performance metrics, qualifying for quality-based bonus incentives

Unite Here Family Health Center, San Diego, CA Family Nurse Practitioner l Nov 2020 - Apr 2022

• Delivered high-quality care, comprehensive care to -15 patients daily, including labs, imaging, and minor procedures

• Delivered women's health services, including pelvic exams and Pap smears

Southern California GI & Liver Centers, Coronado, CA Clinical rotation (NP school)
Nurse Practitioner | Feb 2020 - Dec 2020

• Treated -25 patients/day with GI and chronic liver conditions, managing diagnosis, treatment, and documentation

• Ordered and reviewed labs, imaging, endoscopy/colonoscopy, and infusions (iron, albumin)

Avery Healthcare, Escondido, CA
Field Nurse Practitioner | Dec 2019 - Jan 2020

• Conducted annual physical, medication reconciliation, and screening during home visits

• Educated and supported -8 patients daily

• Acted as liaison between patients and Neighborhood Healthcare PCPs
  
  

La Jolla Cosmetic Laser Clinic & La Jolla Cosmetic Gynecology, La Jolla, CA Aesthetic RN /NP & GYN MP Manager | Jon 2017 - Dec 2019

• Performed laser, radiofrequency, ultrasound, end injectables (fillers, Botox, PRP, 0-ShoU’P-Shot)

• Assisted in minor surgeries: liposuction, labiaplasty, hymenoplasty, mole excision

• Managed patient volume >20/day; maintained strict Infection control protocols

• Supported procedural and product sales through patient consultations and education
  
  

Clinical Rotations (NP School)

• Family/Internal Medicine – Family Medical Clinic (135 hrs) & Sari Ysidro Health Center (92 hrs)

• Women's Health - Wittgrove & Brown OB/GYN (90 hrs)

• Pediatrics - La Maestro Health Centers (135 hrs)

• GI/Hepatology/Psychosocial — *Southern California GI & Liver Centers (90 hrs)