Autonomous Family Nurse Practitioner with over 30 years of diverse healthcare experience, including nearly 10 years of independent clinical practice. Dedicated to improving health outcomes for complex and underserved populations through evidence-based, patient-centered care. Skilled in comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and management of acute and chronic conditions, with a strong focus on individualized care planning, care coordination, and interdisciplinary collaboration to enhance access, continuity, and patient trust.
Work History
Nurse Practitioner
Bon Secours Internal Medicine of Ashland
Ashland, VA
08.2023 - Current
Independently manage a panel of medically and psychosocially complex patients with significant burden of diabetes, hypertension, COPD, CKD, obesity, and mental health conditions; provide comprehensive acute and chronic disease management.
Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team including Doctor of Pharmacy, Dietitians, Social Work, Nurse Case Managers, community resources, and medical specialists to optimize care coordination and outcomes for complex patients.
Provide preventive care and wellness services, including women’s health, sexual health, and obesity management, in alignment with evidence-based guidelines.
Participate in local and regional leadership meetings, contributing to clinical operations and workflow initiatives; introduced and advocated for an “on-the-fly” telemedicine workflow for on-call providers to improve patient access, support real-time clinical management, reduce unnecessary emergency department utilization, and enhance institutional revenue and provider wRVU generation.
Nurse Practitioner
Aylett Family Wellness
Aylett, VA
07.2022 - 07.2023
Delivered comprehensive primary care to medically and psychosocially complex patients aged 10–100 within a Tribal Health Clinic serving the Upper Mattaponi Tribe and community in King William, Virginia.
Independently managed acute and chronic disease care for an established patient panel, ensuring continuity and evidence-based treatment across the lifespan.
Developed and strengthened a collaborative referral network with external providers and specialty practices to enhance care coordination for high-risk, multimorbid patients.
Consistently exceeded weekly and monthly patient visit targets, contributing to improved access to care for the community.
Nurse Practitioner
VCU King William Primary Care/Riverside KWMC
Aylett, VA
03.2019 - 06.2022
Served as a solo family practice provider in a rural clinic during the COVID-19 pandemic, ensuring uninterrupted access to primary care services for a high-need population.
Established and implemented a hybrid care model integrating drive-through services, telehealth, and in-office visits to maintain continuity of care for a large rural patient panel.
Cultivated strong relationships with patients, collaborating physician, administrative leadership, and specialty providers to enhance care coordination and streamline communication.
Consistently met or exceeded annual wRVU targets despite reduced in-clinic volume, maintaining productivity while adapting to pandemic-driven care delivery changes.
Nurse Practitioner
Chester Square Family Practice
Chester, VA
01.2017 - 03.2019
Collaborated with a physician in a private solo practice to deliver comprehensive primary care to a diverse patient population ranging from newborns to centenarians.
Developed expertise in:
Establishment of long-term therapeutic patient relationships; acute and chronic disease management; preventive care and evidence-based screening; women’s health; geriatrics and complex multimorbidity; behavioral health integration (depression, anxiety, and related conditions); diagnostic interpretation (laboratory data, imaging, and EKGs); clinical reasoning and differential diagnosis formation; application of evidence-based guidelines; clinical escalation and referral decision-making; care coordination; transitions of care; interdisciplinary collaboration; workflow and practice operations improvement.
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA
12-2016
Master of Science - Nursing - Community/Public Health Leadership
University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VA
12-2009
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VA
05-1995
Skills
Autonomous Practice Authority in Virginia since 2021
Clinical adaptability and problem-solving
Telehealth and virtual care delivery
Clinical documentation and EHR proficiency (Epic and ECW)
Independent clinical decision-making
Interdisciplinary collaboration
Diagnosis and management of acute and chronic conditions
Evidence-based, patient-centered care
Therapeutic relationship development and patient trust building
Certification
Family Nurse Practitioner - Autonomous Practice, Virginia license #0024174406
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners certification # F1216686
Prescriptive Authority, Virginia license #0017143686, Schedule II-V (DEA)
Registered Nurse, Virginia license #0001144720
Affiliations
American Association of Nurse Practitioners Virginia Council of Nurse Practitioners Virginia Public Health Association Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International American College of Physicians (Affiliate Member)
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner
Bon Secours Internal Medicine of Ashland
08.2023 - Current
Nurse Practitioner
Aylett Family Wellness
07.2022 - 07.2023
Nurse Practitioner
VCU King William Primary Care/Riverside KWMC
03.2019 - 06.2022
Nurse Practitioner
Chester Square Family Practice
01.2017 - 03.2019
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Old Dominion University
Master of Science - Nursing - Community/Public Health Leadership