My initial desire to become a nurse practitioner started in my teen years when I received care from a nurse practitioner. The attention and care I received from her was incomparable, and it inspired me. I love to grow in everything I do. I started my healthcare career as a surgical technician at the age of 18, continued my education becoming a registered nurse, and continued to advance earning my nurse practitioner degree so I could be involved at a more personal and independent level with my patients. My passion is to simply help patients and their families reach the highest quality of health and life possible related to their particular health concerns and challenges. My approach is to educate, support and assist my patients to identify what health means to them”because it is different for everyone”becoming a partner with them in their care. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my family.