About Me
As a cardiology nurse practitioner, I specialize in treating patients with cardiac arrhythmias, pacemakers and defibrillator implants. I manage conditions including atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, supraventricular tachycardia, ventricular tachycardia and ventricular fibrillation.
I love being an advanced practice nurse and can't think of anything I would rather do. My DNP degree affords me a great deal of flexibility. I’m able to work as a clinical expert and teach in an academic setting. I get the best of both worlds! I believe in treating the whole patient and not just the medical condition. I care for patients by assessing their social, emotional and medical needs to provide the best treatment.
I came to Ohio State in 2004 to be part of the opening of the Ross Heart Hospital and I’ve stayed ever since. I enjoy the challenges presented by the complex patients we care for and I love learning something new each day.
When I’m not working, I enjoy spending time with my husband, going to movies and traveling. I also spend lots of time with my three sons – watching them play sports and participate in extracurricular activities.
Highlights
- Board of directors, Ohio Association of Advanced Practice Nurses, 2009 – 2015
- Earned my Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP), 2014
- Starting an adult gerontology acute care nurse practitioners (AGACNP) group at OU
Procedures and Conditions I Treat
- Cardiovascular Diseases
- Cardiology
- Internal Medicine
Education and Training
Education History
Graduate
Otterbein University, Westerville, OH
9/1/2002 - 6/12/2005
Other
Ohio State University College Of Nursing, Columbus, OH
9/1/2010 - 6/1/2011
Board Certifications
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners-Family Nurse Practitioner
7/1/2005
American Nurses Credentialing Center-Family Nurse Practitioner
7/8/2005
American Nurses Credentialing Center-Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
9/27/2011
Academic Information
My Department
Internal Medicine
My Division
Cardiovascular Medicine