Mornings at the Museum

Clara is a board-certified family nurse practitioner with a passion for supporting healthy families.

“I started my career working as a nursing assistant, and later worked in the intensive care unit as a registered nurse prior to obtaining my Doctor of Nursing Practice from Creighton University. I chose my family nurse practitioner specialty to be able to support individuals of all ages.  I believe that mental health is inherently connected to our physical health, and enjoy working with children and adolescents to care for their mental well-being.  To that end, I also hold a certification from the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board as a Pediatric Mental Health Specialist.  I am also an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC).

Working to address health disparities is an essential part of my practice, and has shaped my career. My clinical experience includes emergency medicine as well as primary and mental health care in a federally qualified health center. I studied Spanish throughout my education, and am proud to serve families in both English and Spanish, because I believe the relationships we build with families helps empower them to live healthy lives.”