Kimberly "Kimo" Shotz
About Kimberly "Kimo" Shotz
Kimberly 'Kimo' Shotz is a Women's Health Nurse Practitioner with extensive experience in various healthcare settings, including her current role at The Oregon Clinic. She integrates East-Asian Medicine into her practice and is dedicated to empowering women through improved health and self-advocacy.
Work at The Oregon Clinic
Kimberly Shotz serves as a Women's Health Nurse Practitioner at The Oregon Clinic, specifically in the Urogynecology department. She joined the clinic in 2022 and has been part of a multidisciplinary team that includes surgeons, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, medical assistants, and administrative staff. Her role focuses on providing comprehensive care to women, emphasizing the importance of women's health issues.
Education and Expertise
Kimberly Shotz has a robust educational background in nursing and women's health. She earned her Bachelor's Degree in Professional Nursing from the University of Vermont, completing her studies from 1984 to 1989. She furthered her education at Oregon Health & Science University, achieving a Master's degree in Women's Healthcare Nurse Practitioner from 1995 to 1997. Additionally, she studied Traditional Chinese Medicine at the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine, obtaining a Master of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine from 2007 to 2011.
Background in Nursing
Kimberly Shotz has extensive experience in nursing, beginning her career as an Operating Room Nurse, where she worked for 11 years. She has held various positions, including Registered Nurse at Providence Health & Services from 2020 to 2021 and as a Nurse Practitioner at Planned Parenthood Columbia Willamette from 1997 to 1999 and again from 2021 to 2022. Her diverse roles have allowed her to develop a comprehensive understanding of women's health.
Achievements in Holistic Health
In addition to her nursing qualifications, Kimberly Shotz is a licensed acupuncturist and Chinese herbalist, having operated OASIS Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine, LLC since 2012. She incorporates East-Asian Medicine into her practice, focusing on natural and holistic healing modalities. This approach reflects her commitment to empowering women through improved health and self-advocacy.
Professional Experience at Planned Parenthood
Kimberly Shotz has significant experience at Planned Parenthood Columbia Willamette, where she worked as a Nurse Practitioner from 1997 to 1999 and later as a Women's Health Care Nurse Practitioner from 2021 to 2022. Her time at Planned Parenthood allowed her to focus on women's health issues and provide essential care and education to her patients.