My Husband, Shawn, and I have four sons; two beautiful daughters (in Law) and two grandbabies.  Our family has been active members of SJN since 1995, involved in numerous ministries.   I had initially developed the role of Parish Nurse/Health minister here at SJN in 1997 and was hired as fulltime Parish Nurse in 1999.  After occupying this role for a decade I stepped away for other nursing endeavors returning to the role, in a part time capacity, in July of 2018.

My nursing career began as an LPN; I am presently a Registered Nurse with a Bachelor of Science with minor in Gerontology from Molloy College.  My Masters of Science is in Counseling and Human Development from Troy State University.

I was certified as a Parish Nurse in 1999 from the International Parish Nurse Resource Center.  The American League of Nursing acknowledged the certification in the early 2000’s under Community Nursing – identifying parish nurses as Faith Community Nurses (FCN).  I have completed 5 units of Pastoral education from Hershey Medical Center.  I am certified as a Professional Chronic Care Coach.

I am passionate about Parish Nursing and the health ministry; Recognizing that an individual’s health is an evolving process and is made up of body, mind and spirit- ever trying to balance itself.  The role of Parish Nurse here at SJN has many facets.  As your Parish Nurse/Health Minister I will be active in Education, Advocating, Consultation and Coordination to name a few areas.    If you would like to learn more about Parish Nursing or are available to assist in the many avenues requiring volunteer support please contact me.