My Mission:
To be a warm, accountable, and knowledgeable resource in the community that provides geriatric healthcare with compassion, empathy, and honesty.
Where I Started-
At the age of twenty-two I had the privilege to start my healthcare career as a hospice registered nurse. That is where I quickly discovered my absolute love, respect, and appreciation of my elderly patients. I also learned the value of keeping your promises- you don’t always get a tomorrow, the importance of holistic patient care, and that most solutions can be found by just listening. After many years in the trenches of nursing, I knew I wanted to do more for my patients and have a longer role in their healthcare story. Being with people on the hardest days of their life is immeasurably rewarding, but I also wanted to be part of the education and decision making before those days came.
I graduated from University of Cincinnati with my MSN and became a certified Adult-Geriatric Nurse Practitioner. I was fortunate to train in one of the state’s best senior clinics, UNMH Senior Health, where I worked with passionate MDs, PAs, and NPs who all believe in healthcare for our elders, like me.
Why A Micropractice?
My panel is classified as micro practice because I do not have the 600-1000 patients like normal primary care providers have. I won't even have 300 patients. This way I can answer the phone, check if you don't require a certain lab before I send a 90-day refill, and call your specialist when there is confusion in your diagnosis or plan. Accountability and caring about the patient’s outcome is what makes micro practices like this one work. If I took insurance, this type of practice wouldn't be possible, especially the home visits (believe me, I’ve tried). The current healthcare system made my patients feel like there is a wall between us. We both want the same outcomes, I just tore down the wall to get to you.
“Wherever the art of Medicine is loved, there is also a love of Humanity.”
-Hippocrates