I am a nurse practitioner, author, motivational speaker, consultant and healthy lifestyle expert. I have over 20 years of nursing experience (critical care, cardiology, cardiac cath lab, nursing education instructor, women's heart health) - presently working as a cardiac nurse practitioner. Have lectured extensively to community groups and health care providers on critical care, cardiology, heart disease prevention, healthy lifestyles and wellness. Recently published book "Take Charge: A Woman's Guide to a Healthier Heart", next book due out this fall "Take Charge: A Man's Roadmap to a Healthier Heart." Co-founder of Heartstrong, LLC a health care education and consulting business. We specialize in wellness, health promotion and disease prevention.

Certified by the American Association of Critical Care Nurses for Adult Critical Care and Advanced Practice Nursing.
Certified in Adult Acute Care Advanced Practice Nursing.
Received Go Red Award from the American Heart Association and recognition from the Women's Heart Foundation for my work in educating women about heart disease.