As a nurse practitioner, I strive to exemplify the values of therapeutic nursing while attending to the medical needs of my patients. I see my role as being a team player and collaborative partner to my physician colleagues to promote and provide the best evidence – based care to our patients. I believe that honesty, empathy, attentive listening and compassion can contribute to patients’ healing. After more than 40 years of caring for oncology patients, I have felt fatigue, but never “burned out.” I continue to feel enthusiastic and committed to help my patients receive the best care throughout their illness trajectories.
My husband is an Infectious Diseases physician, retired from US Army and from private practice. I have a daughter, a son and 3 grandsons.
We also have two dogs.
Locations
719.365.6568
719.365.6317Qualifications and experience
- Specialties
- Hematology and Oncology
- Gender
- Female
- Languages spoken
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English
- Education
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Bachelor of Science
University of Maryland School of Nursing (1974)
Master of Science in Nursing
University of Texas Health Sciences Center, School of Nursing (1979)
Master of Science in Nursing
University of Colorado, Beth-El School of Nursing (1995)
Doctor of Philosophy
University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, School of Nurisng (2006)
- Board Certification
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Certification Agency Specialty Year Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse (AOCN) 2024 - Clinical interest for patients
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- Pain and symptom management
- Research interest for patients
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Dissertation:
Narrative shifts: Patients' Stories of Cancer and the Experiences of Telling Their Stories
Health benefits to patients of providers who demonstrate compassion and attentive listening - Insurance
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