Let us never consider ourselves finished nurses... we must be learning all of our lives

Teaching the next generation of medical providers is essential to ensuring that such a critical profession continues and society gains motivated, educated, and skilled nurse practitioners. I have precepted multiple Registered Nurses training to be Nurse Practitioners of various specializations and continue to do so regularly. Helping shape nursing students as they transition from theory to hands-on practice gives me the joy of being an important part of their journeys of helping others. I do my best to make sure my students get the best possible experience and practical knowledge to help them become competent nurse practitioners. Helping the next generation of healthcare providers is yet another way to help the community.

There is nothing more important than helping people with an immediate medical need. While not everything needs an emergency room visit, some situations need or benefit from immediate assistance. I have certification and medical training as a Family Nurse Practitioner. At the urgent care we help people urgent problems. These are problems at are not emergencies but need help today. Examples of this include infections, mild eye injuries, painful cysts, small objects in the skin or orifices, and cuts that may need glue or skin. We can also help with non-emergency cases of abdominal pain such as constipation, or non-emergency cases of chest pain such as a single rib fracture. In my effort to excel at my medical practice I have also completed multiple additional certifications from the American Heart Association. This includes basic life support (BLS) which covers the most recent advances in CPR and AED device usage, advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS).

Treating medical problems is like putting out fires. What is equally important is helping the patient understand how to prevent those fires. Whether explaining when to get over-the-counter medication versus medical assistance, how to take care of themselves to avoid the recurrence of an issue, or simply guiding them on how to continue home care after receiving medical assistance, my goal is to minimize my patients’ need to come back to me for the same thing.

I am a proud former Girl Scout and recipient of the Girl Scout Gold Award. I fondly look back at my time as a Girl Scout and understand how important it is to help young women find their sense of pride, independence, and courage to reach their full potential. As a girl scout I learned real practical skills and during first aid rallies I first found my love for rendering medical aid to people. In a world hurried by changes accelerated by technology, I am happy that there is still a way for girls to learn, grow, and lead, hands-on, in their communities. I continue to apply the lessons still taught in the Girl Scouts and what I have learned from it.