I began my nursing career after graduating from the University of North Alabama with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 2011. Throughout my career, I have worked in a variety of healthcare settings, including cardiology, home health, pediatrics, medical-surgical nursing, and orthopedics. In 2018, I earned my Master of Science in Nursing Leadership and Management from the University of North Alabama and later served in a leadership role at Athens-Limestone Hospital. I then pursued my goal of becoming a nurse practitioner and completed my Post-Master’s Certificate as a Family Nurse Practitioner in December 2023.