Team Lead

I believe that meaningful healthcare begins with genuine human connection, and I strive to bring that to every interaction. What I enjoy most about being a nurse leader is supporting both patients and care teams, helping people navigate complex challenges while creating an environment where collaboration, compassion, and growth can thrive. I’m passionate about improving the healthcare experience by listening well, leading with empathy, and finding thoughtful solutions that make a meaningful difference.

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 began working at Duke Health in 2016 in the Medical-Surgical Oncology unit and have served as an Assistant Nurse Manager for the past three years. Drawing on my clinical expertise and leadership experience, I am committed to making a meaningful impact on the community by bridging the gaps in care, connecting to meaningful resources, and fostering a healthier and supportive environment.

I have been a registered nurse since 2004 with a background in women’s health, outpatient surgery, case management, and as an adjunct clinical instructor. Empowering patients to achieve and maintain their health goals prompted me to continue my education so that I could better serve others, and my various roles have helped to shape me as a nursing leader and educator. What I enjoy most is mentoring and encouraging others in their personal, health, and professional goals, as well as helping them to reach those goals through support and encouragement.

I am a licensed counselor with extensive experience in community mental health. I love taking a collaborative approach with other providers to meet the needs of those we serve through education, support, and linkage to resources. I am excited about starting my journey here at Duke Health. 

This new position combines my love of my thirty years of nursing experience, five years of clinical mental health experience, and fourteen years of supervision experience. I love that I am doing more clinical work, and I am able to “breath the same air as my clients/patients” again. I am so excited to be employed at Duke Health! I am back in a familiar place!

I have a been a registered nurse for eight years with a background in long-term care, sub-acute rehab, med-surg, specialty infusion, and multi-specialty clinic. What I most enjoy about nursing is the ability to oversee patient care and ensure the highest level of service for our patients and their families. It is especially fulfilling to see our patients' overall health improve.

I graduated from Watts School of Nursing in 2011 and have been part of the Duke family ever since! I graduated in 2016 with my BSN from the University of Mount Olive. I have worked in both inpatient and ambulatory settings throughout my career, specifically in general medicine and infusion nursing. In my spare time, I enjoy gardening, cooking, decorating, and spending time with my fur babies. I am passionate about quality, patient-centered care and what DukeWELL has to offer patients and their families.

I was born and raised until age ten in Liberia, so I experienced diversity at a young age. I have been a nurse for thirty years, working in hospitals and clinics, in management and education, and in direct patient care and via telephone. As someone with both social work and nursing degrees, I truly enjoy helping people be the best that they can be.