Month/Year Started at KCHC:
May 2023

Education:
University of Wisconsin- Parkside, Bachelor of Nursing
University of Illinois Chicago – Rockford, Master’s Degree Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

Board Certifications: 
PNCB – Pediatric Nursing Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
IBCLC – International Board Certified Lactation Consultant

Ages Served: 
Birth to age 18

Languages Spoken:
English

What made you choose a healthcare career?
There’s nothing I love more than watching kids run and play and do “kid things”. But sometimes things don’t go as planned, kids get sick, injured or struggle in meeting developmental milestones or learning. I like empowering families to know when to be concerned, to know they can ask questions, get reassurance or treatment recommendations and understand the critical role they play in the health, safety and development of their child.

What types of care do you provide, and what sets your care apart?
There’s nothing I love more than watching kids run and play and do “kid things.” But sometimes things don’t go as planned, and kids get sick, injured or struggle in meeting developmental milestones or learning. I like empowering families to know when to be concerned, to know they can ask questions, get reassurance or treatment recommendations and understand the critical role they play in the health, safety, and development of their child.

What’s your patient care philosophy?
Parents know their children best, and with the support of pediatric specialists guiding and supporting them through different stages of development, wellness, and illness together, we can help children in our community grow, learn, and make safe and healthy choices that will provide them with a lifelong healthy future.

What can patients look forward to when they visit you?
During a family visit they can look forward to having a pediatric specialist listen to their concerns and ask questions about their child’s health without fear of criticism.