Portfolio
Welcome to my portfolio, where you’ll find a selection of projects that reflect how I approach medical communication, clinical insight, and content strategy. Whether I’m developing continuing education for pharmacists, structuring content libraries for health tech startups, or reviewing AI-generated materials, I focus on clarity, accuracy, and practical relevance.
Below, you’ll find two sections:
Strategic Consulting & Clinical Advising: Highlights of my work with startups, educational platforms, and cross-functional product teams.
Writing & Editing Samples: Articles, CE materials, and other content created for health care professionals and consumer audiences.
Every piece of work I contribute to is designed to inform, empower, and build trust by aligning clinical evidence with user needs.
Strategic Consulting & Clinical Advising
In addition to writing and editing health content, I advise startups, education companies, and health tech teams on product development, content strategy, and clinical workflows. The tiles below highlight selected projects across AI innovation, continuing education, and decision support.
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Cascala Health
Building a content library and advising on product development for a digital health platform.
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RVO Health
Advising on AI content innovation, editorial integrity, and product strategy across multiple brands.
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RxCe.com
Writing CE articles and presenting live webinars for pharmacists, with expansion into other clinician audiences.
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ClinicalKey (Elsevier)
Developing point-of-care summaries to support clinical decision-making for physicians.
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ExpertCollege
Creating digital learning modules on mechanical ventilation for students, residents, and nurses.
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Stanford Medicine
Providing patient care, launching a surgical center, and developing residency curriculum in a leading academic center.
Writing & Editing Samples
This section includes a selection of articles, continuing education materials, and other content I’ve written or edited for both professional and public audiences. These samples span point-of-care summaries, CE modules, patient education pieces, and consumer health articles—each shaped by the needs of its audience and grounded in current clinical evidence.
Whether the goal is to educate, support decision-making, or communicate risk, my focus remains on clarity, usefulness, and integrity.
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Glioma
This patient-focused article provides a clear and accessible overview of glioma, a type of brain tumor, explaining its different forms, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options offered at Stanford Brain Tumor Center, empowering patients with knowledge to navigate their care journey.
Publisher: Stanford Medicine
Writer: Kimberly Valenta, MD -
Preoperative Anemia Management in Adults
This clinical overview provides a comprehensive guide for health professionals on the management of preoperative anemia in adults, covering diagnosis and treatment strategies. (Available on ClinicalKey - subscription required)
Publisher: Elsevier
Writer: Kimberly Valenta, MD -
Fibromyalgia
This accredited continuing education course for pharmacists provides a comprehensive overview of fibromyalgia, covering its pathophysiology, diagnosis, pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic management, and interprofessional collaboration strategies to improve patient outcomes.
Publisher: RxCe
Writers: Kimberly Valenta, MD & Pam Sardo, PharmD -
Quviviq Interactions
This guide helps patients understand potential drug interactions with Quviviq, a medication prescribed for insomnia, providing clear and accessible information to support safe use.
Publisher: Healthline
Editor: Kimberly Valenta, MD -
Serum Sickness
This clinical overview offers health professionals a concise guide to serum sickness and serum sickness-like reaction, encompassing diagnosis, management, and preventive strategies for these immune-mediated conditions. (Available on ClinicalKey - subscription required)
Publisher: Elsevier
Writer: Kimberly Valenta, MD -
Meningioma
This patient education piece provides a clear explanation of meningiomas, including their characteristics, symptoms, the diagnostic process, and available treatment approaches at Stanford.
Publisher: Stanford Medicine
Writer: Kimberly Valenta, MD -
Chronic Noninvasive Ventilation (NIV) in Adults
This clinical overview provides a comprehensive guide for health professionals on the use of chronic NIV in adults, covering terminology, patient evaluation, initiation and management of NIV, and addressing potential complications. (Available on ClinicalKey - subscription required.)
Publisher: Elsevier
Writer: Kimberly Valenta, MD -
Eczema: Don’t Over-Correct
This article offers practical and medically sound advice for patients seeking to effectively manage their eczema without over-correcting, promoting gentle skincare practices alongside effective treatment.
Publisher: Healthgrades
Medical Reviewer: Kimberly Valenta, MD -
Dosage Details for Concerta
This guide offers patients and healthcare professionals reliable information on Concerta dosage, including appropriate usage, titration strategies, and potential side effects to support safe and effective treatment of ADHD.
Publisher: Healthline
Editor: Kimberly Valenta, MD -
Hyperglycemia
This clinical overview provides health professionals with a practical, patient-centered approach to the diagnosis and management of hyperglycemia in adults, covering key aspects from etiology to treatment strategies. (Available on ClinicalKey - subscription required)
Publisher: Elsevier
Writer: Kimberly Valenta, MD -
Botox vs. Aimovig: What You Should Know
This comparative piece provides patients and healthcare professionals with a balanced overview of Botox and Aimovig for migraine treatment, exploring the nuances of each option to aid in informed decision-making.
Publisher: Healthline
Editor: Kimberly Valenta, MD -
How I Found the Right Breast Cancer Doctors for Me
This article provides valuable guidance for patients navigating the process of finding the right breast cancer specialists, offering practical tips and insights to support informed decisions.
Publisher: Healthgrades
Medical Reviewer: Kimberly Valenta, MD -
Orencia vs. Humira: What You Should Know
This comparative review clarifies the key distinctions between Orencia and Humira, empowering patients with the knowledge to engage in informed discussions with their healthcare team about these treatment options for inflammatory arthritis.
Publisher: Healthline
Editor: Kimberly Valenta, MD -
Dosage Details for Esbriet
This resource offers patients clear guidance on Esbriet dosage, helping them understand how to use this medication effectively and safely in managing idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.
Publisher: Healthline
Editor: Kimberly Valenta, MD -
Tracheostomy Care for Hospitalized Adults
This clinical overview offers health professionals a comprehensive guide to tracheostomy care for hospitalized adults, covering tube components, bedside equipment, routine care, emergency management, and special considerations for obese patients. (Available on ClinicalKey - subscription required)
Publisher: Elsevier
Writer: Kimberly Valenta, MD -
Lucentis vs. Avastin: What You Should Know
This article offers patients a clear and accessible comparison of Lucentis and Avastin, outlining the key differences between these treatments to facilitate informed discussions with their ophthalmologists.
Publisher: Healthline
Editor: Kimberly Valenta, MD -
Pain Management in the Critically Ill Adult
This clinical overview provides health professionals with a comprehensive guide to pain management in critically ill adult patients, covering assessment tools, pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapies, and special considerations for patients with comorbidities. (Available on ClinicalKey - subscription required)
Publisher: Elsevier
Writer: Kimberly Valenta, MD -
Biktarvy vs. Genvoya: What You Should Know
This article presents healthcare providers with a detailed comparison of Biktarvy and Genvoya, highlighting their distinct characteristics to aid in the selection of appropriate HIV treatment regimens.
Publisher: Healthline
Editor: Kimberly Valenta, MD -
IMV Initiation for Adults in the ED
This clinical overview offers a practical guide for emergency physicians on initiating invasive mechanical ventilation in adults, including indications, ventilator settings, and early management strategies to reduce complications. (Available on ClinicalKey - subscription required)
Publisher: Elsevier
Writer: Kimberly Valenta, MD -
Cyltezo Dosage: What You Should Know
This guide provides clear and straightforward instructions on Cyltezo dosage, helping patients understand how to use this biologic safely and effectively.
Publisher: Healthline
Editor: Kimberly Valenta, MD -
Brixadi Dosage: What You Should Know
This patient-friendly guide explains Brixadi dosage, providing individuals with opioid use disorder and their families with clear information for safe medication management.
Publisher: Healthline
Editor: Kimberly Valenta, MD -
Parkinson's Disease - Motor Symptoms
This accredited continuing education course for pharmacists provides a comprehensive overview of the motor symptoms of Parkinson’s disease, covering pathophysiology, diagnosis, pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic management, and interprofessional collaboration strategies.
Publisher: RxCe
Writers: Kimberly Valenta, MD & Pam Sardo, PharmD -
Xeljanz Interactions: What You Should Know
This resource offers valuable insights into potential drug interactions with Xeljanz, providing patients with the information they need to minimize risks and support discussions with their healthcare team.
Publisher: Healthline
Editor: Kimberly Valenta, MD -
Dosage Details for Opvee
This article provides dosage guidelines for Opvee, a medication used in opioid overdose emergencies, promoting safe and effective use of this medication.
Publisher: Healthline
Editor: Kimberly Valenta, MD -
Provigil Interactions: Alcohol, Medications, and Others
This guide helps patients understand potential drug interactions with Provigil, providing essential information to minimize risk and promote safe use.
Publisher: Healthline
Editor: Kimberly Valenta, MD -
Emgality vs. Ajovy: What You Should Know
Choosing the right migraine medication can be challenging. This article compares Emgality and Ajovy in a patient-friendly way, empowering individuals to make informed decisions with their doctors.
Publisher: Healthline
Editor: Kimberly Valenta, MD -
Dosage Details for Arexy
Protecting yourself from RSV is important. This guide provides clear and accessible information on Arexvy dosage, helping older adults understand this prevention option.
Publisher: Healthline
Editor: Kimberly Valenta, MD