Mary Anne Chavez, RNC, BSN, SANE-A, Sexual Assault

Nurse Examiner, Immunization Consulting RN, FNP

Candidate, Graduate, University of St. Francis
Professional Experience
2011 Present: Albuquerque SANE Collaborative
Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner
Follow up Clinic Nurse Liaison

Provide medical assessment and treatment to victims of sexual assault and domestic
violence, collection of forensic evidence including digital and colposcopic forensic
photography, documentation of findings and sexual assault history. Work in concert with
medical staff, district attorneys, law enforcement, crisis support agencies, child and adult
protective services, and other entities involved in the continuum of care. Provide legal
testimony when needed. Provide sexual assault services within the Metropolitan
Detention Center, Make follow up calls to all patients served at Albuquerque SANE,
provide therapeutic communication, crisis management and make referrals when
necessary. Also conduct in-office appointments for sexual assault survivors including
follow-up photos, medications, immunizations, crisis intervention and pregnancy testing.
November 2013-present, Contractor Hubert Allen and Associates, Contractor NM
Department of Health, Lead Educator for Vaccines for Children Pharmacy Program
Conduct site visits with Vaccines for Children providers, provide NMSIIS trainings,
provide provider specific immunization trainings including CHILI (Childhood
Immunization Learning Initiative), provide support and education to immunization
providers across the state, Provide CHILI and immunization training to educational
institutions, pharmacies, as well as the NM Pharmacists Association
2003 Present: University of New Mexico Childrens Hospital
Newborn ICU, Lovelace Womens Hospital, Newborn ICU (2014)
Staff RN in 60 bed Level III Newborn ICU. Care of critically ill neonates and infants
including the use of advanced life support, ventilatory support, end-of life care, and
preparing the infants for transition home into the community. Worked as Unit Based
Educator and conducted multiple trainings and precepted several new RNs.
2009 - 2012: State of New Mexico, Department of Health
Immunization Coordinator and Refugee Health Nurse
RN Supervisor for Vaccines for Children Providers and staff within the Albuquerque
Metro region, State of NM. As educator for the State Immunization Program I taught
many presentations regarding vaccine safety and practice to practicing Public Health
Nurse, Department of Health Clinicians and Vaccines for Children Providers statewide.

Mary Anne Chavez, RNC, BSN, SANE-A, Sexual Assault

Nurse Examiner, Immunization Consulting RN, FNP
Candidate, Graduate, University of St. Francis
Completed training to become vaccination resource to providers and vaccine educator to
all immunizing clinics within the region, including responses for obscure vaccine
Questions. Conducted site audits and on site education; Clinical lead in several
community based immunization clinics included influenza vaccination clinics and back to
school immunization clinics, trained providers on NMSIIS and educated regarded early
childhood vaccination initiatives, participated as vaccinator in county infectious disease
response team. Duties as Refugee Health Public Health Nurse include immunization
administration, review of foreign immunization records and practices, work with trauma
survivors, physical exam and health history for newly arrived refugees, Sexually
transmitted disease screening and treatment, TB screening and treatment, Harm
Reduction (needle exchange) provider, completed training in HIV, STD, Suicide
Prevention, family planning including initiation of emergency birth control and longterm birth control options
1997-2003:

Maintained steady employment as a RN in the state of NM, CO

Maintained steady employment as a registered nurse in the fields of Labor and delivery,
Postpartum, newborn nursery, and pediatric homecare through the Medical Center of Aurora. Work
responsibilities included care and assessment of the woman and family of child bearing age. Also worked
caring for high-risk and special need children within the home.

Education
LPN, Clovis Community College, Certificate Licensed Practical Nursing 1997
ADN, RN Clovis Community College, Associates Degree, Registered Nurse 1998
BSN, Eastern NM University, Portales NM, Bachelors Degree, Suma Cum Laude 1999
**Currently enrolled in MSN Program, University of St. Francis, working toward Masters in
Family Nurse Practitioner, graduation April 2015
Masters courses currently completed: Evidence based practice, Population Health, Roles and
Issues in Advanced Practice Nursing, Advanced Pathophysiology, and Advanced Pharmacology,
Advanced Health Assessment, Biostatistics and Research, Clinical Foundations I, Clinical
Foundations II, Clinical Foundations III. Currently enrolled in clinical residency. I have completed
multiple clinical courses thus far. I have completed 510 practicum hours with the nurse practitioners at
the NM Department of Health, with Lance Chilton MD, Pediatrician, and UNM Young Childrens Health
Center, with Mary, Cunnane, MD, FACOG at Womens Specialists of NM at Dr. David Leechs office, and
at First Choice Community Health Center in Belen, NM.

Certifications
Registered Nurse

Licensed in NM since 1998

Mary Anne Chavez, RNC, BSN, SANE-A, Sexual Assault

Nurse Examiner, Immunization Consulting RN, FNP
Candidate, Graduate, University of St. Francis
Basic Life Support

ASHI

Neonatal Resuscitation (instructor)

American Academy of

Pediatrics
RNC-NIC
NCC
National Certification in Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing
SANE-A
IAFN, International Assoc. Forensic Nurses
*****National Certification/Board Certified as a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner- Adult
#SANE/Forensic Cases Complete to Date (8/14): 238 (includes adult and pediatric sexual
assault and domestic violence exams, does not include multiple follow-up appointments provided
to survivors of sexual violence)
Professional Development (SANE specific)
April 2011: NM SANE Training, NM Coalition of Sexual Assault Programs, 64 hours of
specialized training in becoming a SANE nurse, including
*Drug Facilitated Sexual Assault

*Forensic photography

*Sexual Assault in Special Populations *Injury identification and documentation

*Evidence Collection

*Interviewing

*Care of the Pediatric SANE patient

*Head to Toe Assessment

*Genital Skills lab

*Psychosocial Care

*Sexually transmitted infections

*Investigation

Professional Organizations
Member: International Association of Forensic Nurses