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My passion for caring for older adults began long before I became a Registered Nurse. While I was still in high school, I volunteered at a nursing home helping with activities, and I quickly found that I felt a genuine connection to the residents and the community. That experience stayed with me and sparked a lasting desire to make a difference in the lives of older adults.

Before becoming a nurse, I spent several years working in senior living as a dining room server. Being surrounded by residents and becoming familiar with their stories, personalities, and daily lives gave me an even deeper appreciation for the senior living community and reinforced my desire to pursue nursing.

I graduated from Bucks County Community College and became a Registered Nurse in 2019. Throughout my nursing career, I have gained experience in hospital settings, long-term care, and pediatrics, including caring for children with ventilators and feeding tubes. While these experiences have strengthened my clinical knowledge and skills, my greatest passion remains long-term care nursing and caring for the geriatric population.

Nursing has also been a meaningful part of my family. Growing up surrounded by nurses, I was inspired by their dedication, compassion, and commitment to helping others. Their influence helped spark my own journey into nursing and continues to shape the way I approach my profession today.

Since 2022, I have been a dedicated member of the team at LifeQuest Nursing Center, where I am proud to serve as a Registered Nurse Unit Manager. In this role, I strive to support my team, promote high standards of care, and create an environment where residents feel valued, respected, and truly cared for.

Outside of my professional life, I live in Montgomery County with my husband and our three children. My family is an important part of who I am, and I am grateful to have a career that allows me to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.

For me, caring for older adults has never simply been a career—it has always felt like a calling. From volunteering in a nursing home as a teenager to leading a nursing team today, I feel fortunate to continue doing work that has been close to my heart for many years.