Irene is a nationally certified family nurse practitioner with a background in medical-surgical nursing. Throughout her career, she has witnessed the negative effects of poorly controlled chronic diseases due to the lack of patient education. Because of this, Irene’s goal is to act as an advocate for her patients and introduce preventative care measures and evidence-based practices into their care. Patient safety and positive patient outcomes are top priorities for Irene, and she wants to provide exceptional care to those in need of her services.