I came to Ocala in 1998 from Jacksonville Florida after my time in the Navy was complete.  I started out in the medical field as an Emergency Medical Technician Basic (NREMT) in 1993. I have been in nursing since 2000. Here in Ocala, I worked in the Ocala Health System for more than 10 years and for several local providers after. I received my Masters in science Nursing from South University in 2016 with a focus on Family Care. Currently Board-certified Family Nurse Partitioner (FNP-BC). I have one child, who is in high school here in the Ocala. I have an extensive background in Emergency and Cardiovascular medicine.  I have established Ocala as my home since 1998, and with immediate and extended family as a collective participate in the community at various local events throughout the year.