Listening First
Every visit starts with your concerns, your questions, and your story.
About Us
Experience Rooted in Compassionate Care
PCHC is built on a simple belief, written into our logo: the patient is in the center. Meet the experience behind the practice.
Doctor of Nursing PracticeAdult-Gerontology & Psychiatric NP
Meet the Provider
More Than Three Decades in Nursing
Care at PCHC is led by a nurse practitioner with 33 years in the nursing profession, experience that brings patience, attentiveness, and a deep respect for every patient to each visit.
For 25 and a half years, that nursing career included serving as a Registered Nurse Team Leader at St. Elizabeth Psychiatric Hospital, years spent caring for patients and guiding a nursing team.
The provider began practicing as a healthcare provider in 2018, earned a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree in 2022 as an Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner, and became a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in 2024, bringing primary care and mental health care together in one practice.
Credentials
- Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)Earned in 2022
- Adult-Gerontology Nurse PractitionerCare for adults and older adults
- Psychiatric Nurse PractitionerSince 2024
33years
In the nursing profession
25½years
RN Team Leader, St. Elizabeth Psychiatric Hospital
2018
Began practicing as a healthcare provider
Education & Career
A Career Built on Patient Care
A long foundation in nursing, followed by advanced practice in adult-gerontology and psychiatric care.
Nursing Experience
- 33 yearsNursing professionA long-standing foundation in hands-on patient care.
- 25½ yearsRegistered Nurse Team LeaderSt. Elizabeth Psychiatric Hospital
Healthcare Provider Practice
- 2018Began practicing as a healthcare provider
- 2022Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
- 2024Became a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Our Care Philosophy
Patient Is in the Center. We Care.
The words in our logo describe how we approach every visit.
Whole-Person Care
Physical and mental health are considered together, within one practice.
Respect and Dignity
Care that is respectful, private, and free of judgment for every patient.
Partnership
Decisions are made together, and families and caregivers are welcome partners.
We Look Forward to Caring for You
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