Doctor of Nursing Practice and board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with nearly twenty years of comprehensive nursing experience. Career began in 2005 with training as acute care and ICU nurse before advancing education to pursue BSN and MSN as Family Nurse Practitioner. Worked as traveler nurse throughout Northeast Ohio gaining diverse clinical experience across multiple healthcare settings. Earned Family Nurse Practitioner degree from Ursuline College and Doctor of Nursing degree from Chamberlain University demonstrating commitment to advanced practice excellence.

Healthcare philosophy centers on collaborative partnerships with patients creating treatment plans fitting their lives and empowering them to control their health. Passion derives from educating and helping patients and students in the community. Dedicated to being voice of change and advocate on local, state, and national levels driving positive transformation within healthcare systems as both provider and educator. Strong interest in preventive care and commitment to empowering patients with tools and knowledge needed for healthier lifestyles. Current role as Chief Medical Officer at First Choice Anderson provides leadership and mentorship while continuing to deliver compassionate, patient-centered care.

Chronic disease management specializes in diabetes control, hypertension monitoring, thyroid disorder treatment, and comprehensive care for patients with multiple conditions. Preventive and primary care encompasses annual wellness visits, health screenings, and early intervention strategies.

Women’s health services address reproductive health, hormonal changes, menopause management, and gender-specific preventive care needs. Medical weight loss programs combine evidence-based interventions with lifestyle support and ongoing monitoring.

Board-certified through American Academy of Nurse Practitioners as Family Nurse Practitioner. Doctoral-level education enhances clinical leadership, evidence-based practice implementation, and healthcare system improvement capabilities.

Clinical experience includes nearly two decades spanning acute care, intensive care nursing, traveler nursing across diverse settings, and family practice. Leadership role as Chief Medical Officer involves clinical oversight, provider mentorship, quality improvement initiatives, and patient and community health education.