Contact Information
Education
DNP, Loyola University, Chicago, 2021
Post-MSN PMHNP, Indiana University, 2015
MSN-FNP, Indiana University South Bend, 2012
BSN, Goshen College, 2000
Specialties and Expertise
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Homelessness
Marginalized Populations
Vulnerabilities
Educational Pedagogies
Active Learning
Clinical Education
Critical Thinking
Interprofessional (IPE) Education
Social/Collaborative Learning
Health Systems
Evidence-based Practice (EBP)
Mentoring in Health Systems
Nursing Leadership
Professional Role Development
Socialization of New Nurses
Managing Chronic Conditions
Addictions
Adolescents / Young Adults
Cognitive Function
Comorbidities
Marginalized Populations
Mental Health
Quality of Life
Women’s Health
Symptom Science
Managing Symptoms
Underserved Populations
Awards and Honors
Top 10 Nurse of the Year Northwest Indiana, 2020
Biography
Dr. Jimenez earned her Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from Loyola University Chicago and holds a Post-Master’s Family Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner graduate certificate from IU School of Nursing. She also completed her Master of Science in Nursing (Family Nurse Practitioner track) at Indiana University South Bend.
As an accomplished clinician, Dr. Jimenez has served as owner and co-founder of Advanced Neuropsychiatric Services of Northwest Indiana, where she provides psychopharmacology management and holistic care. She has also worked as a Family Nurse Practitioner at Dunes Family Clinic, serving underinsured and uninsured patients.
In addition to her clinical roles, Dr. Jimenez has served as a consultant for Loyola New Orleans; adjunct faculty for Purdue Northwest and IU South Bend; and faculty fellow at St. Mary’s College of Notre Dame. She has guest lectured, worked on developing PMHNP curriculums, and mentored and precepted students, demonstrating her passion for nursing education.
Dr. Jimenez is an active member of several professional organizations, including the American Psychiatric Nurses Association and the Coalition of Advanced Practice Nurses of Indiana. She is the owner, co-founder and president of the Psychiatric Mental Health Consortium of Northwest Indiana LLC. She has presented at national conferences and organized numerous health fairs and professional learning events, such as the inaugural NWI Psych Summit 2024.
Fluent in Spanish, Dr. Jimenez enjoys exploring new cultures through travel, having visited countries like Vietnam, Morocco, and Guatemala. In her personal life, she is an avid Cubs and softball fan and enjoys supporting her daughters in travel sports while maintaining close relationships with her family.