APRN
Bernalda’s background is in Emergency and Acute Care. Originally from New York City, she moved to Southeast Nebraska in 2015 and has been a registered nurse since 2010. In 2023, she became a certified nurse practitioner, building on over a decade of hands-on experience in high-acuity settings. Her clinical practice has included Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care, and Public Health at the Lancaster County Sexual Health Clinic.
Bernalda completed her clinical hours for nurse practitioner training at the Syracuse Area Health clinic. She was drawn to the high-quality, relationship-based care offered in the family practice setting and is excited to bring that same compassionate, community-centered approach to Sagewell.
In her free time, Bernalda enjoys spending time with her family and exploring the slower pace of life in Nebraska, which she now proudly calls home.
Certifications:
American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) Family Nurse Practitioner
Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing (BCEN) Certified Emergency Nurse
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Advanced Trauma Life Support
Basic Life Support
Post-Master’s Certificate, Family Nurse Practitioner:
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Master of Science in Nursing, Healthcare Systems Management:
Loyola University New Orleans
Associate Degree in Nursing:
Nassau Community College