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Sarah Ann Keil Heinonen, DNP, APRN, CPNP-AC/PC, Pulmonologist (Pediatric)
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Sarah Ann Keil Heinonen, DNP, APRN, CPNP-AC/PC

Nurse Practitioner

4650 W Sunset Blvd Los Angeles CA, 90027
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About

Sarah Ann Keil Heinonen, DNP, APRN, CPNP-PC/AC is a, dual board-certified (acute/primary Care) Pediatric Nurse Practitioner with 24+ years of pediatric experience ranging from Pediatric and Cardiac intensive care and Cardiology to her current position in Pediatric Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine.  Sarah’s passion and expertise directly support her focus on delivering high-quality, evidence-based patient and family centered care; dedicated to ensuring multidisciplinary team collaboration, with effective communication to support the mission of improving the outcomes of pediatric patients and their families.  Her knowledge and practice experience are complemented with an extensive background in academic teaching, clinical research, and program development.

Education and Training

Syracuse University BSN 2000

University of Texas at Austin MSN/PNP-PC 2007

Johns Hopkins University DNP 2011

Johns Hopkins University Post-Masters NEC 2012

Johns Hopkins University Post-Masters ACPNP 2022

Provider Details

Female English

Areas of expertise and specialization

Clinical and translational research, program development, and interprofessional education. Professional activities - scholarship (teaching, publications, and research), as well as pediatric global and

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Assistant Professor OREGON HEALTH SCIENCE UNIVERSITY – SCHOOL OF NURSING 2020 - Present
  • Guest Lecturer | PNP Clinical Faculty UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA LOS ANGELES (UCLA) – SCHOOL OF NURSING 2020 - Present

Awards

  • Educator and Researcher of the Year Award 2024 Association of Faculties of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (AFPNP) 
  • Presidential Commendation Award for Leadership and Service 2023 National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) 
  • Commander’s Award for Public Service 2007 Department of the Army (US) 
  • Inducted Fellow 2009 National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) 

Professional Memberships

  • National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP)  
  • American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)  
  • California Association of Nurse Practitioners (CANP)  
  • American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)  
  • Association of Faculties of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (AFPNP)  
  • Doctor of Nursing Practice, Inc. (DNP)  
  • Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB)  
  • Surfriders Foundation  

Charities and Philanthropic Endeavors

  • REFUGEE HEALTH ALLIANCE (RHA) - BORDERLESS MEDICINE
  • Children’s Hospital Los Angeles - Community Impact Champions Network (CICN)
  • POTHAWIRA MEDICAL CLINIC (SALIMA DISTRICT - MALAWI, AFRICA)

Internships

  • MSN and PNP from University of Texas at Austin

Professional Society Memberships

  • National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners, California Association of Nurse Practitioners, American Association of Pediatric Nurses

What do you attribute your success to?

  • Love of being a nurse and helping others feel better each day, listening to patient\'s needs, challenges, making a difference.

Areas of research

Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (BPD)

Asthma

Disparities and Inequities in Healthcare

Environmental Impact on Health

Impact of Global Climate Change on pediatric healthcare

Health Policy

Professional Practice Issues

Program Development

Pediatric Global Healthcare

Immigration health

Clinical and Translational Research

Provider Taxonomy Details
Specialty:Nurse
Taxonomy Code:363LP0200X
License Number:703271
License State Code:CA

Sarah Ann Keil Heinonen, DNP, APRN, CPNP-AC/PC's Practice location

Children\'s Hospital Los Angeles

4650 W Sunset Blvd -
Los Angeles, CA 90027
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