William Hanley graduated with his Baccalaureate of Science in Nursing from Arkansas Tech University in 1999. He later studied at the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston, Texas. There, he received his Master of Science in Nursing, and became certified as an Emergency Nurse Practitioner, Emergency Clinical Nurse Specialist, and an ANCC Family Nurse Practitioner, in 2006. Mr.... Read More about William Hanley, NP - Beacon Medical Group Trauma & Surgical Services

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About Laura Fessler Growing up with a neurosurgeon as a dad, descriptions of surgeries and hearing how little fixes could make a huge difference in how a person felt was always something that resonated with Laura Fessler, AGACNP-BC, APRN. “I’ve always had an interest in medicine. I loved understanding how things worked and had plenty of sprained ankles, blisters and... Read More about Laura Fessler, NP - Beacon Medical Group Advanced Cardiology Specialists South Bend

About Nicole Wheeler A naturally caring person with a desire to help others in need, a career in medicine was an easy choice for Nicole Wheeler, AGACNP. “During a biology science class in middle school, we had the opportunity to dissect a cow eyeball,” she says, adding that she was curious about the anatomy and function of this organ. “[With]... Read More about Nicole Wheeler, NP - Beacon Medical Group Advanced Cardiology Specialists South Bend

Sarah Geyer, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, joined the US Air Force after high school, and worked as a Mental Health Technician in Germany for four years. She saw the work that the Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners did, and decided to continue her education to become a PMHNP. Sarah graduated from the Community College of the Air Force in Montgomery, Alabama,... Read More about Sarah Geyer, NP - Beacon Medical Group Behavioral Health South Bend

About Kristyn Beaver The decision to be in the health care field was made early on for Kristyn Beaver, NP. “My mom was in nursing school and graduated the same year I graduated high school. I entered my ADN (Associate Degree of Nursing) program the next fall,” she says. “Being a nurse is part of who I am. I’ve been... Read More about Kristyn Beaver, NP - Beacon Medical Group E. Blair Warner

About Erik Olson Erik Olson, AGACNP, wants his patients to know he has first-hand experience in being the patient lying in the hospital bed, scared and wondering if he was going to die. “I was a cancer patient. In fact, I was treated at Elkhart General,” he says. “I had excellent care from the entire team that took care of... Read More about Erik Olson, NP - Beacon Medical Group Trauma & Surgical Services

About Sheryl Vinci The desire to pursue a career in medicine/nursing, was clear to Sheryl Vinci, PMHNP, due to a personal experience with being sick when she was younger. “I knew that I wanted to help people like I had been helped,” she says. Her nursing career began after she graduated with her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Carlow... Read More about Sheryl Vinci, NP - Beacon Medical Group Behavioral Health South Bend

About Jamie Henderson, PMHNP After working in various psychiatry-related roles for more than 10 years – from mental health technician to mental health nurse to psychiatric clinical instructor – Jamie Henderson, PMHNP, has professional experience as an RN in psychiatric care in a hospital, in-patient rehabilitation settings and as a psychiatric clinical instructor at St. Mary’s College. Of her experiences... Read More about Jamie Henderson, NP - Beacon Medical Group Behavioral Health South Bend

About Emily Milliken A Health Careers program at Edwardsburg High School gave Emily Milliken, NP-C, the opportunity to job shadow health professionals and discover an interest in nursing. She graduated from University of Michigan with her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree and went to work as a surgical intensive care unit nurse. “I found my passion for patient education... Read More about Emily Milliken, NP - Beacon Bone & Joint Specialists Navarre

About Marcy Floyd Educated at Goshen College, Goshen, IN, Marcy Floyd, FNP, decided on a medical career shortly after high school. During her years in the field, she has worked in Ortho-Neuro units, inpatient rehabilitation and in long-term care. With nearly two decades of experience on the orthopedic floor, she says, “It is something that I am comfortable with and... Read More about Marcy Floyd, NP - Beacon Bone & Joint Specialists Navarre

About Jaclyn Fusco Through the majority of her childhood, Jaclyn Fusco, PNP, watched nurses care for her brother who was battling Leukemia. She admired his nurses’ abilities to provide compassionate care to him. “I knew nursing was going to be a profession where I could make a direct impact on my patients’ health and experience,” she says. Jaclyn studied medicine... Read More about Jaclyn Fusco, NP - Beacon Medical Group Pediatric Multi-Specialty

About Walter Osorio Nurse Practitioner Walter Osorio says he always knew he wanted to help people feel better and increase their quality of life. “I became attracted to the complexity of critical care and quickly bonded with many patients and families in need,” he says. As an NP, Walter is an extension of the medical team. He works in conjunction... Read More about Walter Osorio, NP - Beacon Medical Group Trauma & Surgical Services

About Devin Kinney Devin Kinney, NP, had what she says most people would consider a pretty awesome job after graduating from Purdue University with a Bachelor of Science in Management degree. But after working a few years, she felt she was missing something that would never be fulfilled with her business degree. “As the oldest of four kids, I have... Read More about Devin Kinney, NP - Beacon Medical Group Cleveland Road

About Sara Mahoney At age 17, Sara Mahoney worked in a nursing home. This experience secured her decision to pursue a career in medicine. More than two decades ago, she took a job at Memorial Hospital of South Bend, where she worked as a patient care assistant. “Beacon has always felt like family to me,” she says.” Over the years,... Read More about Sara Mahoney, NP - Beacon Medical Group Behavioral Health South Bend

About Stephanie Fischer For Stephanie Fischer, becoming a Nurse Practitioner was something she always anticipated. “I knew since I was a child that I always wanted to help people,” she says. Stephanie chose the field of cardiology, because she had a fascination with the heart. In fact, ever since earning her undergraduate degree from IU South Bend, she has worked... Read More about Stephanie Fischer, NP - Beacon Medical Group Interventional Radiology and Vascular Specialists