I have always been called to care for those who are in need. The field of nursing has allowed me the opportunity to care for many people, in many ways. My desire to grow as a clinician motivated me to go back to school to become a Nurse Practitioner. My approach to care is to prevent disease when possible; find creative, cost-effective solutions to meet patient needs and call in the experts when necessary. The most important member of the health care team is the patient; I enlist their ideas and wishes when making medical plans. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my husband, two kids and dog. We love to camp, hike, grill lots of food and eat it with lots of good friends.