About
Education
- Master of Science in Nursing: Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, AZ
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing: Texas Tech University, Amarillo, TX
I became a certified nurse practitioner because I wanted the skills and training to help people feel better and function at their highest level. A nurse practitioner has a different focus and perspective than a nurse or a physician does – and I love the crossover of having both.
Before I became an NP, I was involved in operating room surgeries without knowing what happened for the patient afterward. Now, I’m privileged to see the whole picture of care from beginning to end.
I help treat a broad range of conditions, including those involving the gallbladder, appendix and abdominal wall. I have a particular love for hiatal hernia repairs and anti-reflux procedures, because the physician and I can easily see the issue – and it’s something we can fix. It’s miserable to have chronic heartburn from a hernia, and patients are so relieved by surgical solutions to the problem.
When I’m not at work, I like to quilt, crochet, read, go fishing and play with my two golden retrievers.
Education Master of Science in Nursing: Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, AZ Bachelor of Science in Nursing: Texas Tech University, Amarillo, TX I became a certified nurse practitioner because I wanted the skills and training to help people feel better and function at their highest level. A nurse practitioner has a different focus and perspective than a nurse or a physician does – and I love the crossover of having both. Before I became an NP, I was involved in operating room surgeries without knowing what happened for the patient afterward. Now, I’m privileged to see the whole picture of care from beginning to end. I help treat a broad range of conditions, including those involving the gallbladder, appendix and abdominal wall. I have a particular love for hiatal hernia repairs and anti-reflux procedures, because the physician and I can easily see the issue – and it’s something we can fix. It’s miserable to have chronic heartburn from a hernia, and patients are so relieved by surgical solutions to the problem. When I’m not at work, I like to quilt, crochet, read, go fishing and play with my two golden retrievers.