Care Manager

I have spent six years at Duke Health as a bedside nurse serving over twenty units at all three hospitals. Providing care for patients and their families during such a stressful time is what led me to this care manager position with DukeWELL. I want to empower people to better manage their health at home to try and avoid such difficult times.

I'm a Durham native with over 30 years of nursing experience, receiving a BSN degree from North Carolina Central University. I have a family background of health and service careers (daughter-RN, son-youth minister, grandmother-former RN). My nursing journey at Duke Health began in 2001, when I began gaining experience and caring for diverse populations with various health needs in clinical settings of women's health, primary care, patient navigation, and community health.

I have over eighteen years of nursing experience, including nine years in case management within acute care, particularly in trauma and cardiovascular thoracic surgery. My background also includes work in orthopedics, long-term care, ICU, and academia. However, I have found care management to be the most rewarding role in my career.

I am a licensed clinical social worker with a background in mental health. More recently, I’ve worked in medical case management and supported patients with complex medical and psychosocial needs at an area hospital. Throughout my career, I’ve valued the connections I’ve made with patients and families. In my role with DukeWELL, I’m excited to be a part of supporting positive health outcomes by connecting patients to follow-up care and resources.

I have been a nurse for 25 years and have worked in medical, surgical, oncology, emergency, geriatric, and behavioral health. Also, I have been a nurse educator for ten years. I enjoy delivering holistic care to assist my patients find the best health possible. This is fulfilling and rewarding work.

I am a licensed clinical social worker with extensive experience providing therapy and care management services to individuals, families, and communities. My background includes addressing mental health and substance-use challenges, as well as supporting clients in navigating complex psychosocial needs. I am passionate about empowering others to achieve their personal goals and fostering resilience through compassionate, client-centered care.

I am a licensed clinical social worker. I have been providing support to youth and their families within the community for the last four years. I have the pleasure of engaging in family and individual therapy for all ages. I have enjoyed collaborating with individuals and families by advocating for them in schools, home placements, and other settings. As a care manager, I look forward to providing my best effort to provide assistance.

I earned my BSN from East Carolina University in 2003, and I have been a Duke nurse ever since! I am a North Carolina native and love to spend my spare time with my family and gardening. I have over twenty years in direct patient care with experience in neurosurgery and emergency medicine. I enjoy getting to know patients and what is important to them. I find gratification in helping them navigate the health system, educating them on their health problems, and overall supporting their well-being.

I have been with Duke for eighteen years, where I spent all of that time at Duke Regional Hospital. I have spent my career in the surgery population but have worked with many different types of patients from the most prestigious patient to the least prestigious ones. I like what I do due to the fact that I am making a difference in someone else's life and hopefully that difference is for the better.