ANABELEN TAYLOR
Collegedale
Summary
Doctor of Nursing Practice, Family Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, and Diplomate of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine with 13+ years of healthcare experience spanning primary care, cardiometabolic disease management, obesity medicine, diabetes care, preventive cardiology, lifestyle medicine, behavioral health, and clinical research. Experienced educator, presenter, and clinical preceptor with a proven ability to translate complex scientific evidence into actionable clinical insights for healthcare professionals and patients. Demonstrated leadership in quality improvement, evidence-based practice, healthcare innovation, and chronic disease management across diverse healthcare settings.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Virtual Primary Care Provider
Eden Health / Centivo Care
New York
01.2023 - Current
- Manage complex cardiometabolic conditions including obesity, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia, metabolic syndrome, thyroid disorders, and cardiovascular risk factors.
- Utilize evidence-based guidelines, advanced lipid testing, and cardiovascular risk assessment tools to develop individualized treatment plans.
- Interpret laboratory, imaging, and diagnostic findings to support preventive care and chronic disease management.
- Educate patients on obesity treatment, lifestyle medicine interventions, diabetes prevention, cardiovascular risk reduction, and long-term disease management.
- Collaborate with specialists, care navigators, and interdisciplinary teams to optimize clinical outcomes.
- Support implementation of digital health technologies and AI-assisted clinical workflows.
Primary Care / Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner (PRN)
CVS MinuteClinic
Ooltewah
01.2021 - Current
- Provide evidence-based evaluation and management of acute and chronic conditions across diverse patient populations.
- Deliver preventive care services, screenings, immunizations, and health education.
- Serve as a clinical preceptor for nurse practitioner students.
- Provide provider education related to chronic disease management and evidence-based clinical practice.
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Central Health
Hawaii
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Managed chronic cardiometabolic conditions including obesity, diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and thyroid disease.
- Developed individualized treatment plans focused on risk reduction and disease prevention.
- Coordinated multidisciplinary care and preventive health initiatives.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Manakai O Malama
Honolulu, Hawaii
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Delivered integrative primary care services through virtual and in-person visits.
- Managed acute and chronic conditions utilizing evidence-based and lifestyle medicine approaches.
- Provided education on nutrition, exercise, stress management, sleep optimization, and preventive health.
Symphony Trial – Eli Lilly Sponsored Study
BrightStar Care
Los Angeles, CA
01.2020 - 2021
- Conducted clinical research visits for study participants.
- Performed health assessments, specimen collection, laboratory processing, and protocol-driven procedures.
- Maintained study documentation and research compliance.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams supporting clinical trial execution.
PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE
City of Pasadena Public Health Department
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Conducted disease investigations and public health surveillance activities.
- Participated in outbreak management, population health initiatives, and public health education efforts.
- Per Diem
Blood & Marrow Transplant Program
Children's Hospital Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
02.2018 - 05.2020
- Provided care for pediatric patients undergoing stem cell transplantation and cellular therapies, including CAR-T cell therapy clinical trials.
- Educated patients and families regarding treatment plans, complications, and long-term management.
Burn ICU
Grossman Burn Center
West Hills, CA
2014 - 2017
- Provided critical care nursing for pediatric and adult burn patients requiring complex multidisciplinary management.
Respiratory & Endocrinology Step-Down ICU
Children's Hospital Los Angeles
09.2012 - 03.2015
- Managed pediatric patients with acute and chronic respiratory conditions and newly diagnosed Type 1 diabetes.
- Educated families on insulin therapy, glucose management, and diabetes self-care.
- Served as unit representative on the Evidence-Based Practice and Research Council.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to reduce ventilator-associated pneumonia.
Education
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certificate -
Florida State University
05-2026
Doctor of Nursing Practice -
Florida State University
12-2025
Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
Los Angeles, CA05-2020
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Mount St. Mary's University
Los Angeles, CA06-2012
Skills
- Obesity Management
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Remission
- Dyslipidemia
- Hypertension
- Metabolic Syndrome
- Cardiovascular Risk Reduction
- GLP-1 Therapies
- Lifestyle Medicine
- Evidence-Based Medicine
- Clinical Literature Evaluation
- Provider Education
- Scientific Presentations
- Clinical Guideline Implementation
- Patient Education
- Research, Innovation & Quality Improvement
- Clinical Research
- Quality Improvement
- Digital Health
- AI in Healthcare
- Workflow Optimization
- Population Health
Certification
- Family Nurse Practitioner-Board Certified (FNP-BC)
- Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner-Board Certified (PMHNP-BC)
- Diplomate, American College of Lifestyle Medicine (DipACLM)
- Type 2 Diabetes Remission Certificate Program
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- Institute for Functional Medicine Coursework
- School of Applied Functional Medicine Coursework
- Graduate Coursework in AI in Healthcare, Clinical Decision Support, Digital Health, and Healthcare Governance
Timeline
Virtual Primary Care Provider
Eden Health / Centivo Care
01.2023 - Current
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Central Health
01.2022 - 01.2023
Primary Care / Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner (PRN)
CVS MinuteClinic
01.2021 - Current
Family Nurse Practitioner
Manakai O Malama
01.2021 - 01.2022
PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE
City of Pasadena Public Health Department
01.2020 - 12.2020
Symphony Trial – Eli Lilly Sponsored Study
BrightStar Care
01.2020 - 2021
Blood & Marrow Transplant Program
Children's Hospital Los Angeles
02.2018 - 05.2020
Respiratory & Endocrinology Step-Down ICU
Children's Hospital Los Angeles
09.2012 - 03.2015
Burn ICU
Grossman Burn Center
2014 - 2017
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certificate -
Florida State University
Doctor of Nursing Practice -
Florida State University
Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Mount St. Mary's University