Mansfield, Ohio, United States
Experienced Family Nurse Practitioner with competency in caring for persons from cradle to death. Certified Diabetes educator for over 20 years with an excellent ability to personally connect with patients in order to foster a readiness to make behavioral changes that will improve their health status. Masters in psychiatric nursing and success in treating many patients with depression using pharmacological as well as lifestyle interventions. Specializes in chronic disease management and treatment of acute conditions as well as anticipatory guidance for developmental transitions for children and adults. Uses a systems approach to comprehensively assess and develop a personalized plan to move the patient to mutually agreed upon physical and mental health goals.
Provides care for patients with chronic diseases/ inflammatory conditions: diabetes, thyroid dysfunction, hormone imbalances, gastrointestinal dysfunction and immune deficiencies. Office at Wellspring Pharmacy, 1987 West Fourth Street, Ontario, Ohio. Call for an appointment: 419-775-1227.
Provided primary care to patients at The Danville Sanctuary Community Service Center and through home visits; most patients had no commercial medical insurance. As a certified diabetes educator for the last 18 years, I enjoy working with patients and their families to help them learn to better control their diabetes. If you have complex medical conditions or multiple diagnoses, I have experience in managing and coordinating your medical care to optimize your health. I have been a Therapeutic Touch Practitioner since 1993 and use this nursing modality to treat conditions when appropriate.
Cared for patients of all ages, treating acute and chronic medical conditions. Performed simple procedures, including ingrown toenails, incision and drainage, wound care and UNO boot application, infection management, etc. Successfully managed patients with diabetes, hypertension, and chronic kidney disease. Women;s health care. Made nursing home patient rounds and coordinated care for long-term care patients at Colonial Manor. Taught diabetes lifestyle education program at Knox County Health Department.
Supervised and taught basic skills, concepts and procedures to nurse practitioner students in Adult and Family Nurse Practitioner programs.
Cared for college students, treating acute infections, injuries, women's health conditions, and communicable diseases. Prepared students, faculty, and staff for travel abroad studies and sabbaticals, including required immunizations and prophylactic medications. Collaborated with sociology department to facilitate a healthy lifestyle seminar. Worked with Dean of Students and Director of the Counseling Center to help students who were experiencing periods of crises or difficulty in adjusting to college life. Acting Director : 2007-2008 academic year.