What I Do
My philosophy of care is always evolving at the core of my own values. I believe in servant leadership as a foundation. I would then say my remaining values are integrity, ownership, empathy, respect, intuition and stewardship. I bring these values with me to each patient interaction. Each patient has a unique story and should be given the ability to express their story to us as healers.
My clinical interests include urgent care and correctional care.
Why I Love My Work
Navigating the healthcare system can be challenging. As an urgent care provider, I have the opportunity to assist patients in understanding the importance of regular visits and helping them navigate the various aspects of the healthcare system. I assist patients during vulnerable times and my goal is to provide resources to add to their toolbelt on their wellness journey. I enjoy getting to know a variety of people and their stories, and coming to work every day to assist with anything that comes through the door. Each day at urgent care will look different and I like to look at every problem and say, “using the urgent care umbrella, how can we help this person in the best way possible?”
Getting to Know Me
I was born and raised in Central Minnesota. St. Cloud is a growing diverse community and I enjoy working with a variety of populations. It prides me to be a part of an organization that continues to be on the forefront of healthcare and continues to invest in lifelong solutions to the evolving healthcare ecosystem.
Outside of work, I enjoy reading, listening to audiobooks on my commutes, cooking and baking, traveling and watching hockey. My family has provided housing for a local hockey academy for the past few years while they attend school and travel/train around the United States. It has been a great experience for us, and we have met some amazing and talented people over the last few years.
Medical Education
Augsburg University, Nurse Practitioner
Board Certifications
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANP) - Nurse PractitionerAmerican Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) - Nurse Practitioner