About Me
I entered medicine to help people during their most vulnerable moments. My years as an oncology nurse taught me the importance of listening and being present for patients, which inspired me to become a nurse practitioner. This allows me to support patients and families with compassion, connection and dignity.
My background is rooted in palliative care — a field I’m deeply passionate about. I focus on managing symptoms, improving quality of life and ensuring care aligns with what matters most to each patient. Palliative care is about more than medical treatment; it’s about listening and supporting patients and families through every stage of their journey.
One experience that shaped my practice was caring for a young woman with metastatic breast cancer for over seven years. Walking with her through treatments and the end of her life reinforced the importance of listening and providing emotional as well as medical support.
Outside of work, I enjoy traveling with family and friends. Exploring new places and spending uninterrupted time with loved ones helps me recharge and return to work with renewed energy and focus.
Palliative care is about more than medical treatment; it’s about listening and supporting patients and families through every stage of their journey.
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My Locations
75 Beekman Street
Plattsburgh, NY 12901-1438
Insurance Accepted
Please see below for all insurers contracted with the University of Vermont Health Network. Inclusion in this list does not guarantee participation of your specific insurance plan or coverage of your planned service. Please contact your insurer to determine your benefit coverage.
- Aetna
- Aither (formerly Resolve) / St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Health (Medicare)
- Beacon (Value Options) (excludes Commercial HMO, Medicare Advantage, and Managed Medicaid)
- Capital District Physicians' Health Plan (CDPHP)
- Capital District Physicians' Healthcare Network (CDPHN)
- CHAMPVA
- Cigna
- Coventry / First Health / Aetna (excludes HMO, EPO or QPOS)
- Emblem Health - GHI Family Health
- Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Fidelis (New York Quality Healthcare Corporation) (excludes Exchange products)
- GEHA - The Affordable Network
- Harvard Pilgrim Health Care (excludes NH Health Benefit Exchange, Medicare Advantage, and Managed Medicaid)
- Highmark Northeastern New York (Highmark NENY) (formerly BSNENY)
- Humana / Choice Care Network
- MagnaCare
- Managed Physical Network (MPN)
- Medicaid (VT and NY)*
- Medicare*
- Multiplan / Private HealthCare Systems (PHCS) / Beech Street
- MVP
- Three Rivers Provider Network
- TriCare for Life – Skilled Nursing Facility
- TriCare Humana Military (excludes Humana Behavioral Health)
- TriCare Martin's Point Health Care (excludes Behavioral Health)
- United Behavioral Health/Optum
- United HealthCare
- United HealthCare – The Empire Plan
- Veteran's Administration Community Care Network (VA CCN) (United HealthCare)
*Not every provider type is eligible to enroll with Government Payers. Please consult your provider’s office prior to visit for confirmation.
Last updated: 11/15/24
Experience
American Nurses Credentialing Center - Family Nurse Practitioner
- American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
- Oncology Nursing Society (ONS)