Jennifer Barboza, CPNP-PC
Phone: (757) 668-8177
Specialty:
Education
Graduate School: University of South Alabama
Personal Statement
I am fortunate to be part of an organization like CHKD and I am dedicated to helping each child and their family achieve positive outcomes through individualized care.
Bio
Born and raised in California, Jennifer relocated to Virginia Beach with her family in 2003 due to military. She began her nursing career in pediatrics in 2004 with a focus on routine visits, triage, immunizations, and family education. Jennifer also has experience working in child and adolescent behavioral health.
In 2011, Jennifer began working as a bedside nurse on the inpatient rehabilitation unit at CHKD and later transitioned to education coordinator.
Upon completing her graduate degree in 2016, Jennifer began working as a pediatric nurse practitioner with a focus on rehabilitation. Jennifer currently coordinates all admissions and provides care alongside the physical medicine and rehabilitation care team at CHKD. Her interests include pediatric trauma and brain injury, mental health, and family-centered care.
She loves the beach, camping, and traveling with her husband and four children.
Additional Information
Clinical Interests
Traumatic brain injury
Pediatric injury and prevention
Mental/behavioral Health
Patient and family education
Memberships
American Association of Nurse Practitioners
National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners
Association of Rehabilitation Nurses
Honors & Awards
Hampton Roads Pilot 2017 Nurse Nominations
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