Sarah Ann Keil Heinonen, DNP, APRN, CPNP-AC/PC
Nurse Practitioner
4650 W Sunset Blvd Los Angeles CA, 90027About
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
Areas of expertise and specialization
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
| Specialty: | Nurse |
| Taxonomy Code: | 363LP0200X |
| License Number: | 703271 |
| License State Code: | CA |
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