Our Nurse Practitioners

Special Interests Related to Geriatric Care:

I enjoy providing quality care to the geriatric population. Helping them achieve their quality of life is essential. Treating them with dignity and respect, providing education on acute and chronic diseases, and discussing their goals for their life is very important to me. I believe in treating the whole person, having the patient and their families involved in their care. I specialize in diabetes and hypertension. I also talk with patients and families regarding end of life wishes and how we can help.

Medical Education

B.S. in Nursing, East Carolina University

M.S. in Nursing, East Carolina University

Medical Certifications

American Academy of Nurse Practitioners

NC Nurses Association

American Nurses Association

Sigma Theta Tau

Memberships

American Academy of Nurse Practitioners

Special Interests Related to Geriatric Care:

I am passionate in providing the geriatric population Individualized patient-centered care.  I am interested in learning more about palliative care and the advanced decision making process.  I hope to make a direct impact on my patients as well as the care team.

Medical Education

B.S. in Nursing Western Governor’s University;

M.S. in Nursing, Chamberlain University

Medical Certifications

Family Nurse Practitioner, American Academy of Nurse Practitioners

Memberships

American Academy of Nurse Practitioners

I am committed to providing comprehensive medical care to the geriatric population through the management of acute and chronic medical conditions. I enjoy helping patients and families understand disease processes and treatment modalities. My special interest is end-of-life care, supporting patients and families with decision making and through the end of life cycle.

Medical Education

B.S. in Nursing, University of North Carolina at Greensboro; M.S. in Nursing (Adult/Geriatric Nurse Practitioner), University of North Carolina at Greensboro; Doctorate in Nursing Practice, 2015 from Union University

Medical Certifications

American Nurses Credentialing Center

Memberships

Sigma Theta Tau International (honor society of nursing)

Special Interests Related to Geriatric Care:

I believe the Geriatric population is special and requires compassionate and comprehensive care. I enjoy getting to know each of my patients and understanding what I can do to care for them holistically. I think it is a privilege to be a part of the geriatric community.

Education:

B.S. in Nursing, University of North Carolina Wilmington; M.S. in Nursing, University of North Carolina Wilmington

Certifications:

Family Nurse Practitioner, American Academy of Nurse Practitioners

Memberships:

American Association of Nurse Practitioners

My approach to geriatrics emphasizes maximizing the patient’s quality of life, achieved through a continuous and evolving dialogue with the patient and their family, conducted in collaboration with all members of the interdisciplinary care team.

Medical Education

 BSN University of Pittsburgh; MSN UNC-Charlotte Family Nurse Practitioner

Medical Certifications

American Academy of Nurse Practitioners

Memberships

American Academy of Nurse Practitioners

My goal is to provide excellent holistic care to my patients and their families. It is important to me to not only treat acute and chronic illnesses but to also help guide patients and families in making end of life decisions, when needed, allowing patients to maintain the highest level of dignity and respect. I feel that education regarding illness and illness progression is highly important. The geriatric population is an amazing one. We should all open our hearts and our ears and learn from them.

Medical Education

BSN, University of North Carolina – Greensboro, MSN, University of North Carolina – Greensboro

Medical Certifications

American Academy of Nurse Practitioners

Memberships

American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, Sigma Theta Tau International (Honor Society of Nursing)

Patient education is an area I place special emphasis on. I want to deliver personalized, holistic care for all patients and their families.

Medical Education

BA in Psychology, University of North Carolina-Charlotte; BS in Nursing, University of North Carolina-Charlotte; MSN in Nursing, University of North Carolina-Charlotte

Medical Certifications

American Nursing Credentialing Center

Memberships

University Patient and Family Education Council; CHS Health Literary Task Force, Metrolina Coalition of Nurse Practitioners.

I am interested in providing individualized medical care and support for each patient to best achieve his or her goals. I love specializing in geriatric and rehabilitation care. My special interests include management of chronic conditions, end-of-life care, and wound management.

Medical Education

A.A.S. in Nursing, Western Piedmont Community College; B.S. in Nursing, Winston-Salem State University; Nurse Practitioner Degree (Gerontology), Duke University; M.S. in Nursing, Duke University; Doctorate in Nursing Practice, UNC-Greensboro

Medical Certifications

American Nurses Credentialing Center, National Alliance of Wound Care and Ostomy Certified

Memberships

North Carolina Nurses Association, American Medical Directors Association

It is an honor to provide the geriatric population with individualized holistic care. My goal is to treat acute and chronic diseases holistically and providing goals of care conversations when appropriate. My passion and interest are also in palliative care and advanced decision making. Providing compassionate and dignified care to residents, families, and staff are at the core of my provider values.

Medical Education

DNP, University of North Carolina at Greensboro; BSN, University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Medical Certifications

American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, Adult Gerontological Nurse Practitioner

Memberships

Sigma Theta Tau International, American Academy of Nurse Practitioners

I strive to provide high-quality healthcare and I am committed to comprehensive, personalized medical care individualized to the patient. My goal is to improve the patients function and quality of life with compassion and dignity. The complexity of medical, psychological, and social issues requires involvement with the entire interdisciplinary team, patient, and family. Clarifying goals of care and empowering the patient and family in the decision-making process is essential.

Medical Education

BSN, Richard Stockton College, MSN, Wilmington University

Medical Certifications

AANP, Certified Nurse Manager Leader

Memberships

AANP, Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society, Triad Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association

My goals are to provide individualized care to maintain and enhance the daily functioning of the elderly patient. My special interest include the management of chronic disease conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease. I am most excited to build relationships with my patients and their families while providing quality care.

Medical Education

BSN, Clemson University; MS Family Nurse Practitioner), Clemson University

Medical Certifications

American Association of Nurse Practitioners

Memberships

American Association of Nurse Practitioners, Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, Metrolina Coalition of Nurse Practitioners

I have always had a passion for educating, treating, and caring for different patient populations, especially geriatrics. My primary goal is to focus on the quality of life of each individual while providing holistic care. I enjoy interacting with the patients and their families while keeping dignity, comfort, and patient goals at the forefront of decision-making. My background is in critical care medicine, urgent care, and senior care. I have a special interest in palliative care and end of life care management.

Medical Education

B.S. in Nursing, Winston-Salem State University; M.S. in Nursing, Simmons University, Boston, MA

Medical Certifications

Family Nurse Practitioner

Memberships

Sigma Theta Tau International, American Association of Critical-Care Nurses, American Association of Nurse Practitioners, Metrolina Coalition of Nurse Practitioners

I am committed to providing compassionate patient-centered care to the geriatric population and making a positive difference in the lives of my patients and their families. My goal is to address the unique situations and goals of each patient in order to optimize quality of life. I believe in a collaborative approach and the power of teamwork between the patient, providers, families, and healthcare staff to promote health and well-being. My special interests include dementias, neurologic conditions, palliative and end-of-life care.

Medical Education

B.S. in Nursing, George Mason University School of Nursing; M.S. in Nursing, George Mason University School of Nursing

Medical Certifications

Adult-Geriatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, American Nurses Credentialing Center

Memberships

American Association of Nurse Practitioners

I provide a high quality of care in the geriatric population. I individualize the needs of the resident during the aging process. I incorporate my passion for holistic care with providing patient-centered goals.

Medical Education

B.S. in Nursing, N.C. A&T State University; M.S. in Nursing, University of North Carolinas at Greensboro

Medical Certifications

Certified Adult Nurse Practitioner

I enjoy educating patients and their families about diabetes, hypertension, and cardiac conditions. My interests include assisting families with the transition from home/hospital to long-term care and eventually to death. I enjoy all aspects of geriatric care and I absolutely love the patients.

Medical Education

A.D. in Nursing, Davidson County Community College; B.S. in Nursing, Winston-Salem State University; M.S. in Nursing/Family Nurse Practitioner Degree, Winston-Salem State University

Medical Certifications

American Academy of Nurse Practitioners

Memberships

North Carolina Nurses Association, American Nurses Association, American Academy of Nurse Practitioners

My goal is to provide exceptional care for the elderly by offering counseling, teaching in areas of health promotion, managing chronic diseases, and helping to improve quality of life. I want to empower the elderly and their families to take control of their own health.

Medical Education

BSN, North Carolina A&T University, MSN, (Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner), University of Cincinnati; DNP, University of North Carolina Charlotte

Medical Certifications

Adult-Gerontological Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, American Association of Nurse Practitioners

Memberships

American Association of Nurse Practitioners, Sigma Theta Tau (Honor Society of Nursing)

My goal is to provide quality holistic care and improve the quality of life for all my patients. I enjoy working with the geriatric population. I am interested in managing acute and chronic medical conditions, providing pain management, and reducing medications to overall improve their quality of life.

Medical Education

B.S. in Nursing, Winston-Salem State University; M.S. in Nursing, University of North Carolina Greensboro

Medical Certifications

American Academy of Nurse Practitioners

Memberships

American Academy of Nurse Practitioners

My goal is to help improve the health and quality of life in every patient I care for through compassion and a holistic approach to medicine. I strive to deliver care to the geriatric population with the dignity and respect they deserve. I have a special interest in wound care, chronic disease management, and physical rehabilitation medicine.

Medical Education

BS in Nursing, University of North Carolina Greensboro; Doctor of Nursing Practice, University of North Carolina Greensboro

Medical Certifications

Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner, American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, and American Nurses Credentialing Center

Memberships

American Nurses Association, American Association of Nurse Practitioners, Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association, North Carolina Nurses Association, Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing