She has been in the healthcare field since 1985, starting as a RN. In 2003 she began her journey towards becoming a nurse practitioner after realizing she had a calling to serve others in the role of a healthcare provider in primary care. She enrolled in Texas Womans University (TWU) seeking her masters degree in science as well as intensive training as a FNP. In 2005 she was inducted in to Sigma Theta Tau, an international honor society for nurses.