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Originally from San Diego, CA.,I spent most of my life near the beach, enjoying the water; swimming and diving.  I was raised by my father, a World War II veteran, who instilled in me, a strong faith, a sense of duty, and high standards. I am very grateful for an upbringing that encouraged me to adopt a loving and caring attitude while maintaining a wholesome & simple lifestyle.  These values led me to a career in nursing, a field that I get much more out of than I can ever give back. In 1991 I earned a BS in Nursing from San Diego State University.

After graduation, I worked in an orthopedic unit, transitioning into critical care at the University San Diego Medical Center.  I then transferred into the trauma surgical ICU and was exposed to many types of health situations and diverse cultures.  I also worked in hyperbaric medicine, a specialty requiring autonomous nursing within a pressurized environment, treating wounds and infections.  This experience sparked my interest in wound care, and after obtaining my Master’s Degree in Nursing at the University of San Diego, I became a wound care specialist.  Additionally, I trained in cardiothoracic surgery, working at Balboa Naval Hospital and in Gastroenterology for a private physician.  I feel that these combined experiences have given me the ability to provide comprehensive patient care. 

 In 2004, I moved from CA to Kauai, Hawaii, where I worked as a Nursing Instructor at the Kauai Community College for 4 years.  Although it was very satisfying to teach students and watch them grow in their nursing vocation, I found myself missing the direct patient contact you get as a provider.  A friend and colleague at Wickenburg Clinic notified me of an opening for a Nurse Practitioner.   I came for an interview this past June, and fell in love with the lifestyle and the people.   Since September, my husband Tom & our 2 cats now call Wickenburg home.  . We thank the community for making us feel so welcome--–“the Aloha spirit is alive in this desert town”.Originally from San Diego, CA.,I spent most of my life near the beach, enjoying the water; swimming and diving.  I was raised by my father, a World War II veteran, who instilled in me, a strong faith, a sense of duty, and high standards. I am very grateful for an upbringing that encouraged me to adopt a loving and caring attitude while maintaining a wholesome & simple lifestyle.  These values led me to a career in nursing, a field that I get much more out of than I can ever give back. In 1991 I earned a BS in Nursing from San Diego State University.

After graduation, I worked in an orthopedic unit, transitioning into critical care at the University San Diego Medical Center.  I then transferred into the trauma surgical ICU and was exposed to many types of health situations and diverse cultures.  I also worked in hyperbaric medicine, a specialty requiring autonomous nursing within a pressurized environment, treating wounds and infections.  This experience sparked my interest in wound care, and after obtaining my Master’s Degree in Nursing at the University of San Diego, I became a wound care specialist.  Additionally, I trained in cardiothoracic surgery, working at Balboa Naval Hospital and in Gastroenterology for a private physician.  I feel that these combined experiences have given me the ability to provide comprehensive patient care. 

 In 2004, I moved from CA to Kauai, Hawaii, where I worked as a Nursing Instructor at the Kauai Community College for 4 years.  Although it was very satisfying to teach students and watch them grow in their nursing vocation, I found myself missing the direct patient contact you get as a provider.  A friend and colleague at Wickenburg Clinic notified me of an opening for a Nurse Practitioner.   I came for an interview this past June, and fell in love with the lifestyle and the people.   Since September, my husband Tom & our 2 cats now call Wickenburg home.  . We thank the community for making us feel so welcome--–“the Aloha spirit is alive in this desert town”.