Archive for category: Employee Spotlight

We are very excited to highlight one of our most valuable assets, our employees! Each month, get to know the HPC team in a fun, new way.

Name: Jacquelyn Prince

Department: Medical

Title: Referral Coordinator

Primary work location: Olathe

How long have you worked at HPC? 

I’ve worked at HPC for one month.

How did you get into your field of work?

I originally wanted to be a nurse. I am a medical assistant, and I needed a change.

Do you speak any other languages? If yes, which ones?

I speak Spanish.

Do you have a favorite quote? If yes, what is it?

“It is what it is.”

What values are important to you?

Family values are important to me.

What is something about you that would surprise people?

I am a cancer and stroke survivor.

What is on your “bucket” list?

I would like to travel to a foreign country.

What is your favorite food?

Mexican food is my favorite!

What is your favorite movie?

“The Notebook”

What is your favorite hobby?

My favorite hobby is shopping.

Are you an animal lover?  If yes, how many pets do you have and what kind are they?

Yes! We have four cats, two dogs, seven mice and 20 fish.

We are very excited to highlight one of our most valuable assets, our employees! Each month, get to know the HPC team in a fun, new way.

Name:  Erica Bonilla

Department: Administration

Title: Payroll Specialist

Primary work location: Olathe

How long have you worked at HPC?  

I have worked at HPC for three months.

How did you get into your field of work?

I started off as a graveyard dispatcher who would do basic timekeeping on down time. I was promoted three months later and have been doing payroll and accounting for almost ten years now.

Do you speak any other languages? If yes, which ones?

Yes, I speak Spanish.

Do you have a favorite quote? If yes, what is it?

“Hate, pride, vengeance and fear are the plague of the earth. Love, kindness, compassion, empathy and services to others are the cure.” – Chester Bennington

What values are important to you?

Values that are important to me are kindness, compassion, accountability and family. You have to be kind and compassionate toward others. Always take accountability for your actions.

What is something about you that would surprise people?

I love football! Arrowhead stadium was my favorite experience ever, even though I am a Packer’s fan.

What is on your “bucket” list?

I’ve always loved helping others. I would love to do humanitarian work, once my kids are grown and out of the house.

What is your favorite food?

Thai food is my favorite.

What is your favorite movie?

My top three favorite movies are “The Grinch”, “Fast and Furious” and “Silence of the Lambs”.

What is your favorite hobby?

I like to craft everything! You name it and I’ll craft it…cups, shirts, ornaments, mugs, etc.

Are you an animal lover?  If yes, how many pets do you have and what kind are they?

Yes, I have two dogs and a guinea pig. I have a mini dachshund named Lilo who is six and a Rottweiler named Medusa who is two. The guinea pig’s name is Stitch.

We are very excited to highlight one of our most valuable assets, our employees! Each month, get to know the HPC team in a fun, new way.

Name: Perla Cardenas

Department: Medical

Title: Women’s Health Coordinator

Primary work location: Olathe

How long have you worked at HPC?  

I’ve been at HPC for a year!

How did you get into your field of work?

I started out working as a PSR and when the Women’s Health Coordinator position opened up, I took the opportunity to learn something different.

Do you speak any other languages? If yes, which ones?

Spanish is my first language.

Do you have a favorite quote? If yes, what is it?

“The best things in life are free. The second best are very expensive.”- Coco Chanel

What values are important to you?

Values that are important to me are compassion, honesty and kindness.

What is something about you that would surprise people?

I hate the ocean and I dislike hot weather!

What is on your “bucket” list?

I am very afraid of heights, but I want to skydive.

What is your favorite food?

I love any Mexican food, but I could eat carne asada tacos any day!

What is your favorite movie?

“The Blind Side”

What is your favorite hobby?

My favorite hobby is watching movies with my daughter while eating Doritos.

Are you an animal lover?  If yes, how many pets do you have and what kind are they?

I am not an animal lover. I used to have a beautiful English Bulldog that I loved with all my heart… but I will not have any more pets.

At Health Partnership Clinic (HPC) our Nurse Practitioners play key roles. They provide a full range of medical care from pediatric to geriatric and some specialty services. We greatly appreciate their quality of care and service to our patients.

What is a Nurse Practitioner?

A nurse practitioner is an RN who begins with a bachelor’s degree in nursing (RN-BSN). He or she then obtains a master’s degree, Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or doctoral level, Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP). Nurse practitioners may practice in broad areas including primary care, acute care and specialty care services, practicing either independently or in collaboration with a physician. Your primary care provider may be a nurse practitioner.

What does a Nurse Practitioner do?

Primary Care nurse practitioners see patients in offices or Urgent Care settings, perform routine check-ups and investigate symptoms to diagnose and treat illnesses. Their work varies from wellness visits to managing chronic complex illnesses. They order and interpret lab tests, x-rays and the full range of other diagnostic tests. From your history and test results, they form a treatment plan. Some nurse practitioners perform procedures such as biopsies, suturing of lacerations and fracture care to name a few.

What is the education and training needed to become a Nurse Practitioner?

All nurse practitioners complete a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program and a Master of Science in Nursing (APRN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree. Each nurse practitioner has to successfully pass a certification exam to begin practice.

Do Nurse Practitioners specialize, or do they all practice Primary Care?

About three-fourths of nurse practitioners work in Primary Care but there are many other specialties that can be pursued. These include Psychiatry and Mental Health, Orthopedics, Pediatrics, Nurse Midwife and Women’s Health.

At HPC our nurse practitioners play key roles. Our nurse practitioners specialize in primary care, in psychiatric services and in women’s health. We also employ nurse practitioners who are specially trained in medication assisted treatment of substance abuse.

We are so grateful for our NPs at HPC. Thank you, Tony Anno, DNP, ACNP-BC, APRN; Kierra Calico, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, FNP-C; Maureen Caro, FNP-BC; Eva Clark, MSN, APRN, WHNP-BC; Thao Le, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC; Jennifer Miller, FNP-BC; Rebecca Turner, MSN, APRN, FNP-C; Whitney Venegoni, APRN, FNP-C; Gwenyth Wagner, DNP, APRN; and Patti West, DNP, APRN.

Please take time to thank our Nurse Practitioners for all they do for our patients. Happy Nurse Practitioner Week!

We are very excited to highlight one of our most valuable assets, our employees! Each month, get to know the HPC team in a fun, new way.

Name:  Rachel Acuna, RN

Department: Medical

Title: Vaccine Outreach Nurse

Primary work location: Olathe

How long have you worked at HPC? 

I started at HPC in March of 2022.

How did you get into your field of work?

I got into my field because I finally listened to my mother! She saw the caregiver in me before I figured it out.

Do you speak any other languages? If yes, which ones?

I speak and understand enough Spanish to get by around my husband’s family.

Do you have a favorite quote? If yes, what is it?

“My little dog—a heartbeat at my feet.” -Edith Wharton

What values are important to you?

Values that are important to me are kindness, knowledge and empathy.

What is something about you that would surprise people?

I worked as a roofer one summer during college. That’s 10 times harder than being a nurse!

What is on your “bucket” list?

I want to have a home on the coast in the Brittany region of France where I can spend time after I retire.

What is your favorite food?

I grew up in Tucson, Ariz. eating Sonoran-style Mexican food. It’s THE BEST!

What is your favorite movie?

“The Sound of Music”—I even named one of my dogs Julie Andrews!

What is your favorite hobby?

I love baking and reading. British mysteries are my favorite.

Are you an animal lover?  If yes, how many pets do you have and what kind are they?

Absolutely! I grew up with dogs and got my first of eight Dachshunds in 1995. My husband and I currently have four Dachshunds, three of which are rescues.