I am originally from Jefferson City Missouri. My nursing career began in 1984 with my BSN from the University of Missouri – Columbia. I then continued on to study Counseling and earned a Masters of Arts degree from Colorado Christian University in 1994. My love for caring for patients drove me to continue my nursing education and pursue a Masters of Science at the University of Colorado- Health Sciences Center with a focus on Family Nurse Practitioner. My career began in Family Practice, but with my critical care, interventional radiology and cardiac cath lab nursing experience, I knew cardiology was the area and population of patients that guided my career choices. I joined South Denver in June of 2000. I am a member of the American College of Cardiology and of the Heart Rhythm Society.Ā The collegial relationship with the other advanced practice nurses, the SDCA physicians, and the community providers is a very fulfilling part of my career at SDCA.Ā And, of course, the wide variety of patients with which IĀ interact, are what have kept me enjoying my career choice.
Enjoying Colorado outdoors is why so many of us enjoy living here and I am no exception.Ā My family and I love biking, hiking and the many cultural events that Denver has to offer.