About
Education
- Master of Science in Nursing, Chamberlain University, Downers Grove, IL
I became interested in nursing at a young age after being hospitalized for a severe ear infection which required IV antibiotics. I spent 10 days in the hospital and had to have the IV replaced daily. It was painful, and I wanted to learn how to insert IVs without causing so much pain.
I believe a nurse has a unique bedside presence – we take in what the patient is feeling, not just their data. I love to work with people, not simply tell them what to do. When patients feel empowered to talk about what they want and set their own healthcare goals, they tend to be much more comfortable – and things go better as we move forward.
One thing I’ve always loved is acute care, which means helping people who don’t feel good feel better right away. I also enjoy the preventive and educational side of my job. For example, patients need to know what causes chronic diseases like hypertension and type 2 diabetes, so they can adjust their health habits – including nutrition, exercise and sleep – to stop these conditions from developing. If the conditions are already there, I strive to help patients find ways to manage them so the symptoms and disease processes don’t get worse.
When I’m not with patients, I’m spending time with my family; reading or listening to books; cooking; or taking a long walk.
Education Master of Science in Nursing, Chamberlain University, Downers Grove, IL I became interested in nursing at a young age after being hospitalized for a severe ear infection which required IV antibiotics. I spent 10 days in the hospital and had to have the IV replaced daily. It was painful, and I wanted to learn how to insert IVs without causing so much pain. I believe a nurse has a unique bedside presence – we take in what the patient is feeling, not just their data. I love to work with people, not simply tell them what to do. When patients feel empowered to talk about what they want and set their own healthcare goals, they tend to be much more comfortable – and things go better as we move forward. One thing I’ve always loved is acute care, which means helping people who don’t feel good feel better right away. I also enjoy the preventive and educational side of my job. For example, patients need to know what causes chronic diseases like hypertension and type 2 diabetes, so they can adjust their health habits – including nutrition, exercise and sleep – to stop these conditions from developing. If the conditions are already there, I strive to help patients find ways to manage them so the symptoms and disease processes don’t get worse. When I’m not with patients, I’m spending time with my family; reading or listening to books; cooking; or taking a long walk.