Family Nurse Practitioner Residency Program

Prior to becoming a nurse practitioner, I worked as a registered nurse for over 4 years in both the adult and pediatric inpatient settings. Becoming a nurse practitioner has been my dream, as I would be able to develop lasting relationships and improve the health of my patients and the community. I decided to join HealthLinc’s Nurse Practitioner Residency Program after completing my graduate program at Georgetown University to transition and connect my didactic knowledge with clinical expertise. HealthLinc’s residency provides support and gives us the confidence and tools to become an adept provider in the primary care setting. The residency also gives us the opportunity to take part in specialty rotations and collaborate with all members of the healthcare team. Through the remarkable training program and evidence-based education, I plan to lead the vision of Healthlinc every day and provide my patients with unparalleled care.

I was born in Liberia and grew up in Avon, Indiana. I earned my Bachelor’s in Nursing from Purdue University in West Lafayette. However, there is no place like home! Hailing from Atlanta, Georgia, I am returning home to embark on a new chapter of my life as a primary care provider. While in Atlanta, I completed my Masters in Nursing in the Family Nurse Practitioner Program at Georgia State University. I have six years of experience as a bedside registered nurse at Emory Healthcare and Grady Memorial Hospital. I have extensive experience with adult health in coronary care, medical-surgical, and medical intensive care. While I enjoy working at the hospital, my mission is to help patients achieve their best health status. Upon graduation, I selected to complete a residency program at HealthLinc because I am passionate about quality and efficient health care for disadvantaged populations. A residency program provides additional post-graduate education, clinical support, specialty training, and mentor-ship that focuses on preparing providers to effectively manage the most challenging patient populations. I hope to utilize the expertise of HealthLinc providers and develop a strong foundation as a primary care provider. I am honored to serve the Valparaiso community and continuing the mission to provide quality healthcare as a right and not a privilege. I cannot wait to meet you!

I worked as a registered nurse for five years before starting my career as a family nurse practitioner. After graduate school, I desired to be a part of a residency program to expand the depth of my knowledge in order to better serve and care for patients. HealthLinc’s Nurse Practitioner Residency Program provides unique learning opportunities and experiences to help facilitate the transition from a registered nurse to a primary care provider. The combination of specialty rotations, didactic courses, and built-in preceptors provided through the program, increases my competence and confidence in primary care as an entry-level nurse practitioner. HealthLinc’s encouraging and supportive environment facilitates growth and development as a provider. My ultimate goal as a nurse practitioner resident is to deliver the best care possible for each patient and offer a professional relationship based on compassion and kindness.