She worked as a Registered Nurse in women’s care and newborn nursery then in pediatrics at Phoenix Children’s hospital before returning to Arizona State University for her Master of Science degree and training as a Nurse Practitioner. She has been practicing in family medicine caring for patients of all ages. She is nationally certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. She is a member of Sigma Theta Tau, International Honor Society of Nursing, the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners and the American Diabetes Association.