Manager

I am from upstate New York and moved to the North Carolina area to be closer to my grandchildren. I have 29 years of nursing experience in many different specialties, including over 15 years working as a nursing leader in inpatient, outpatient, and procedural units. I am certified in gastroenterology nursing and nurse management and leadership. My focus is always keeping the patient in the center and ensuring the safety and quality of care to patients we serve.

Nursing is not a job, but a calling to serve others. I have a passion and desire to make the community safer and healthier for all populations. I would like to impact the gap of care for all populations, race, age groups, and cultures. 

I have over a decade of nursing and leadership experience. Serving in clinical and operational roles in inpatient, outpatient, and community settings have provided me with a unique perspective on the patient experience within healthcare systems. I am passionate about improving access to care and reducing health disparities.

I have been a registered nurse for 9 ½ years. I have spent the majority of my career managing an ENT and oral surgery outpatient clinic here at Duke. Nursing has created many opportunities for me professionally, and with evolving healthcare, I especially love learning new things daily. I particularly enjoy caring for the entire patient, extending beyond diagnosis. Duke has given me so many opportunities to grow within the organization and I especially look forward to my growth and how I can share my knowledge here in population health.