I am a nurse practitioner working in women’s health for the past 19 years -- 14 as a nurse practitioner in a gynecologic oncology practice caring for women with cancer and the past 5 years at Stoneridge. My philosophy of care is to treat each patient as an individual. I strive to provide the best care possible. I want my patients to feel valued, cared for and heard. I try to really listen to their concerns and include them in decision making and allowing them to be partners in their health care.
I enjoy the diversity of caring for women at all stages of their life. I have a particular soft spot for adolescents and young women coming in for gyn care. I believe their first experience sets them up for how they view their gyn appointments for the rest of their lives.
Having raised two daughters, I know how hard the teen and early adult years can be. I want my patients to feel comfortable and to know no topic is off limits, there are no dumb questions, and nothing is too embarrassing to discuss. I want to treat patients like one of my own family members. One of the best compliments I received was when a patient said, “You’re like my gyno mom.” Mission accomplished!
I graduated with my BSN from DeSales University and worked as a critical care nurse for 3 years. I then became chemotherapy certified and worked in a medical oncology practice administering chemotherapy for 13 years.
I had always wanted to become a nurse practitioner to provide a higher level of care, so I went back to school part time while working and raising my family. I graduated from Gwynedd Mercy University with a MSN as a certified registered nurse practitioner. I am board certified as an adult health nurse practitioner and still maintain my certification as an advanced oncology nurse.
Outside of work, I love spending time with my family. I am fortunate that they live close by. You can find us shopping or going out to eat on weekends. Summer vacations at Lake Wallenpaupack or the beach at Cape May. A winter ski get away. I personally have not skied for years but enjoy taking in the beautiful scenery or curling up with a good book by the fire while they hit the slopes.
“I enjoy coming to this practice for checkups.”
10/31/2024