I became a nurse practitioner to advance my nursing practice and make a greater impact on enhancing our community’s health through preventive care, health promotion and healthcare delivery. I partner with patients and my clinical team to provide high-quality, compassionate, and innovative care. I build rapport and empower patients and families to be active participants in their care. I strive to provide whole-person centered care and creating an individualized treatment plan by listening to patients’ concerns and identifying their goals and motivation for health promotion. As a nurse practitioner, I deliver holistic care with a focus on prevention and patient education. When I am not at work, I enjoy being outside biking, running and playing ice hockey. I am grateful to travel with my husband and family, watch college football, and bake chocolate chip cookies.