I grew up in Indianapolis, Indiana.Ā I moved to Colorado to study integrative physiology and biology at the University of Colorado in Boulder.Ā During college, I worked as a CNA on the orthopedics floor of the hospital.Ā Soon after graduating, I earned a second bachelor degree, with high honors, from Metropolitan State College of Denverās accelerated nursing program.Ā I gained nursing experience in critical care, spinal cord rehabilitation, and outpatient cardiology while working on my Master of Science in Nursing at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center. Ā I am a member of Sigma Theta Tau Nursing Honors Society.Ā I was also nominated for the Daisy Award.Ā Shortly after attaining ANCC board certification as an adult nurse practitioner, I joined the SDCA team in 2012.Ā I really enjoy my coworkers and take pride in being part of such a great practice.
I spend my spare time with my friends and family.Ā I love traveling.Ā In fact, I’ve had a long-standing tradition of visiting at least one new country annually.Ā I engage in an active lifestyle, which consists of running, biking, hiking, and skiing.Ā I also like playing games, going to concerts,Ā reading, and enjoy delicious food ā especially when others cook it.