In 1990 my daughter was born pre-maturely and was placed in the neonatal intensive care unit at a local children’s hospital. As I watched my baby girl become stronger and stronger each day with the love and care given by the nurses, I knew that I wanted to become a nurse.
I have achieved that goal and in May 2011, I graduated with a Doctorate of Nurse Practice Degree from Old Dominion University. As a Family Nurse Practitioner I chose the specialty of ENT and have been working in this field for over 12 years. I have cared for ENT patients with minor complaints of occasional ear discomfort to those with a diagnosis of cancer. With each patient that I meet, I realize that the choice to become a nurse was a good one.
I strongly believe that healthcare should be delivered professionally and competently to all who seek care. As such, you will receive exceptional ENT and Allergy care and I will always be your advocate when it comes to your health. I am very excited about being part of the Hampton Roads ENT and Allergy team and look forward to treating your ENT issues.
Board Certified
America Nurses Credentialing Center, Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
Multi-State license for Registered Nurse
National Certifying Board for Otorhinolaryngology and Head-Neck Nurses
Publications, Presentations, & Research
Routine hearing screening in primary care for adult populations using Distortion Product Otoacoustic Emissions testing
Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners
Member
Founding Member and President of the Eastern Shore Society of Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants
Society of Otorhinolaryngology and Head-Neck Nurses
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
Virginia Council of Nurse Practitioners
Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society
Education
Bachelor Of Science – Salisbury University
Salisbury, MD
Master Of Science – Salisbury University
Salisbury, MD
Doctor Of Nursing Practice – Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA
Fellowship
Otorhinolaryngology Fellowship
Bellhaven, VA