Company you work for and your position title
Specialty Orthopedic Group – Nurse Practitioner
Educational background
Masters of Science in Nursing – Walden University; Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Certification – AANP
What inspired you to take your career path?
I was a registered nurse for five years and loved what I did, but wanted to deliver a higher level of patient care and help fill the gap in healthcare.
What is the favorite part of your work day?
My favorite part of my work day is working directly with patients and creating individualized treatment plans. Whether it’s an athlete wanting to get back on the field, someone wanting to get back in the gym, or a grandparent wanting to enjoy playing in the floor with their grandchildren, it is truly an honor to help improve a patient’s quality of life and help them get back to doing what they love.
Volunteer/community/civic engagement
I offer free preceptor hours for nurse practitioner students from different colleges so they can learn more about the orthopedic specialty. We also offer a free Saturday morning clinic for athletes around the community. It’s a chance to be seen quickly if injured during a sporting event without having to pay for the office visit.
Anything else you would like people to know about you?
It never feels like going to work because I love what I do. Thank you LOU community for voting me as Top 20 Under 40!
