RN Licensure (Multistate), State of WV July 2000

APRN License, State of WV 2014-Present

APRN License, State of VA 2014-Present

Board Certification from ANCC June 26, 2014-Present

Prescriptive Authority in WV 2014-Present

Prescriptive Authority in VA 2014-Present

DEA License 2020-Present

Working towards Certificate of Advanced Education in Obesity Medicine

Board-certified Nurse Practitioner who is credentialed by the American Nurses Credentialing Center currently specializing in Weight Loss Management

Responsible for the care of the cardiac patient with multisystem organ dysfunction, including telemetry monitoring, care of the cardiac catheterization patient as well as care during other cardiac procedures.     

Intermediate Progressive Care Unit-Staff Nurse, Relief Charge Nurse

Responsible for telemetry monitoring, providing and directing patient care and teaching in both surgical and medical intensive care units.  Attended numerous classes including PALS, ACLS, TNCC, crisis intervention, coronary care class, and 12 lead EKG interpretation.  

ICU/CCU Staff Nurse, Relief Charge Nurse

Responsible for providing and directing nursing care on the units by demonstrating cooperative relationships and facilitative communication with all members of the health care team.  Responsible for assuming charge nurse duties as needed on any unit in the hospital in the absence of the designated charge nurse.  Responsible for assisting with emergencies that occur after hours throughout the hospital.  Responsible for assisting with conflict resolution by serving as patient liaison while fostering the development of positive relationships.  Replaces and allocates staff according to hospital guidelines.  

Nursing Supervisor

Responsible to assess, treat, solve problems, counsel, educate and refer cardiovascular patients seen for acute care in the emergency room/hospital setting utilizing advanced assessment and evaluation techniques.  

Family Nurse Practitioner, Department of Cardiovascular Medicine

Worked on the Clinical Operations Team, providing clinical assessment and care to assigned patients in their homes and in skilled nursing facilities; identifying quality improvement activities and planning individualized health care consistent with Matrix Medical Network policy protocols.  

Family Nurse Practitioner

Responsible to assess, treat, solve problems, counsel, educate and refer all patients seen in the rehabilitation setting after hospital stays. 

Responsible to assess, treat, solve problems, counsel, educate and refer all patients seen in the rehabilitation and long-term care setting after hospital stays. 

An initial visit with a provider typically includes a medical history review, an assessment of your specific symptoms and concerns, and a treatment plan. 

Provides a structured approach to weight loss through the use of approved medications alongside lifestyle change.

A follow-up visit with a provider involves checking the progress of the patient's treatment plan, assessing any new symptoms or managing side-effects of the treatment plan.  

An opportunity for potential patients to discuss their concerns or needs with a provider, and an mutual assessment of whether the provider is the right fit for the patient. 