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I became a registered nurse after completing a bachelor of science in nursing at the University of Tampa in 2009 and then became a board-certified family nurse practitioner by completing a master of science in nursing at Rutgers University in 2013.

I began working in head and neck surgical oncology in 2014 and have enjoyed every day at ����TV Langone’s Laura and Isaac Perlmutter Cancer Center. I am fascinated by the complexity of patient care and the intricate anatomy of the head and neck. I admire the fortitude required to succeed in this specialty and the dedication of our providers to moral and ethical cancer care.

To further advance my skills, I completed a doctor of nursing practice at ����TV Rory Meyers College of Nursing in 2018. This degree is the highest academic level for advanced clinical practice, preparing me to lead multidisciplinary teams on initiatives that improve patient outcomes and reduce healthcare costs. I synthesize the best available evidence, coupled with clinical expertise, patient preferences, and consideration of resources to improve clinical practice and healthcare delivery systems. My quality improvement work contributes to ����TV Langone’s Department of Otolaryngology and Perlmutter Cancer Center, which has been designated a Comprehensive Cancer Center by the National Cancer Institute.

In 2021, I became an advanced practice provider manager, responsible for leading and managing nurse practitioners and physician assistants in head and neck oncology and radiation oncology. I oversee the performance of nurse practitioners and physician assistants who care for patients going through treatment for cancer of the breast, lung, brain, gastrointestinal tract, or genitourinary system.