College of Nursing
Department of Physiological and Technological Nursing
College of Nursing
Department of Prelicensure Nursing
College of Nursing
Medical College of Georgia
Department of Pediatrics
Administration
Department of The Graduate School
I am an Augusta native and attained two of my degrees from Augusta University - my Bachelors of Science in Nursing and Doctor of Nursing Practice. I am also a graduate of Emory University with a Masters in the Science of Nursing with a focus in neonatal nurse practitioner practice.
My teaching interested include advanced practice education with a focus on neonatal care. I am involved in the prelicensure programs at the College of Nursing serving students in the Bachelors of Science in Nursing and the Masters of Science in Nursing / Clinical Nurse Leader. My focuses in these programs include nursing fundamentals, transition into practice, nursing leadership, and obstetric and neonatal nursing.
As a neonatal nurse practitioner with an established career in the clinical management of critically ill neonates, I serve as a clinical expert in both bedside care and scholarly collaboration. My expertise spans complex neonatal conditions, including hemolytic disease, on which I have published work detailing evidence-based treatment strategies. I have contributed to multidisciplinary efforts in neonatal nutrition through co-authored book chapters, integrating clinical insight with academic rigor. Additionally, my research on family needs in the neonatal intensive care unit reflects a commitment to holistic care, emphasizing the importance of emotional support and communication in high-acuity environments. Through these roles, I bridge clinical excellence with academic contribution to advance neonatal care.
