If you empathize with patients, are knowledgeable about what you do and understand the impact of cancer on their lives, you can better support them on their journey. I think of a woman who said all she wanted was to see her kids graduate from high school. We laughed years later when her grandchildren were graduating from high school.

As a nurse practitioner, I have time to sit down and talk with patients about their health concerns and goals. Looking at a treatment plan together, we can figure out ways to achieve their goals. Building a rapport and relationship with my patients is very important to me and to them.

I believe women deserve care that grows with them through every stage of life. My background in labor and delivery taught me how meaningful it is to support women during important and vulnerable moments. I want my patients to feel heard, understood and comfortable coming to me with questions about their health.

I believe in caring for the whole person. I listen carefully to understand each patient's health needs, family life and goals so I can provide thoughtful, personalized care. Building lasting relationships with my patients is one of the most rewarding parts of my work, and I value helping improve access to care in our community.

I chose general surgery because I wanted to be in a specialty where I could help people immediately. Knowing that for me a regular day of surgery in the OR is perhaps one of the biggest days of their lives is really special. I want to provide my patients with compassionate care and treat them in the best way possible.

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