I value communication, education, collaboration and honesty in my practice with the goal of patients and their families understanding their serious medical illness as well as possible. By spending time with patients to learn who they are as a person, in conjunction with my medical knowledge, I am able to meet patients where they are and together create a realistic plan of care that most aligns with their goals and values. I also strive to treat patient’s symptoms of disease or effects of treatments to allow for a better quality of life while undergoing various treatments. The same care plan does not fit all, and I find that by individualizing how we care for patients, we will then improve their health outcomes and quality of life.
I recently moved to Colorado from The Bay State Massachusetts with my husband, a podiatrist at UCHealth, and our dog & cat. I have enjoyed embracing the beautiful outdoors and welcoming atmosphere that Colorado has to offer. Every day I am still in awe of the magnificent mountains.
Locations
719.365.5000Qualifications and experience
- Specialties
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine
- Gender
- Male
- Languages spoken
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English
- Education
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Doctor of Nursing Practice
UMass Medical School- Graduate School of Nursing (2020)
- Board Certification
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Certification Agency Specialty Year Hospice and Palliative Credentialing Center Advanced Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse 2023 The American Association of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner 2019 - Clinical interest for patients
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My clinical interests include the intercross between palliative medicine and COPD, dementia, oncology, and trauma in regard to symptom management and goals of care. I also have an interest in community medicine and supporting our unhoused community members.
- Research interest for patients
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Quality, Safety, and patient/family experience for patients at end of life. Impact of Serious Illness Conversation education and documentation tools on advanced care planning.
- Insurance
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