Jennifer Elton

Programs and Courses Taught

N670 Family Centered Advanced Practice Nursing; N671L Advanced Physical Assessment Lab; N675L Care of Acute and Episodic Conditions Lab; N676 Care of Chronic and Complex Conditions, N678L Clinical Practicum I, N679L Clinical Practicum II, N680L Clinical Practicum III

About Me

I am an experienced nurse practitioner, educator, and presenter with a lifelong commitment to advancing health equity and expanding access to care for diverse and medically vulnerable populations. I have developed clinical expertise spanning primary and integrated behavioral health care, sexual and reproductive health, HIV prevention and treatment, gastroenterology, including cirrhosis and viral hepatitis management. I have provided care in a wide range of settings, from street medicine outreach teams, federally qualified health centers to larger health systems, county public health systems, care management, and academic faculty practice. I have developed and led innovative care models for patients experiencing homelessness, older adults in federally qualified health centers, and communities disproportionately affected by infectious diseases. I am also a certified HIV specialist through the American Academy of HIV Medicine and recently completed my Doctor of Nursing Practice at Samuel Merritt University. 

In addition to clinical work, I am dedicated to education and mentorship, serving as faculty in the Family Nurse Practitioner Program at Samuel Merritt University. I have designed and delivered curriculum focused on caring for vulnerable populations and has presented at regional summits and provider trainings, including keynote presentations on PrEP, nPEP, rapid-start ART, and HIV care. 
Utilizing a collaborative approach and passion for mentorship, I have a commitment to preparing the next generation of healthcare providers to meet the needs of diverse communities.

Education

Teaching Interests

Care of patients with complex physical and mental health conditions. Cultural affirmation and humility and intersectionality in academic and medical settings.

Scholarly Interests

Professional Affiliations & Memberships

American Academy of HIV Medicine, American Association of Nurse Practitioners, California Association of Nurse Practitioners, Sacramento Region Mobile Health Providers, California Street Medicine Collaborative

Community Service

Sexual Health, HIV care, HIV prevention, access to care for gender-diverse patients

Honors & Awards