My Qualifications

Professional Degrees/ Certifications/Licenses
- Master of Nursing Degree, University of Washington 2009
- Bachelor of Science Nursing, Seattle University 1983
- Adult Nurse Practitioner Board Certification, American Nurses Credentialing Center
- Advanced Oncology Nurse Practitioner Certification
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Provider Certification
- Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner, Washington State: AP60097092
- Registered Nurse, Washington State: RN00085091
Clinical Work Experience
- Stanford University Medical Center Research Oncology Unit
- Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
- Swedish Medical Center
- Seattle Cancer Care Alliance
- Overlake Cancer Center
- Nurse Practitioner in Breast Surgery
- Breast Cancer Survivorship Program Director
Academic Affiliations and Teaching Experience
- Affiliate Faculty Member University of Washington School of Nursing, Department of Child, Family and Population Health Nursing
- National and International Lecturer on Oncology Treatment and Symptom Management
Professional Memberships
- American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
- Oncology Nursing Society
About Me
I was born and raised in Seattle; one of five children (one of my four older brothers named me Muff!) From the time I can remember, I was fascinated with all things medical. I particularly loved following my father, an OB/GYN physician on his hospital rounds and learning first hand that a kind and supportive bedside manner was a crucial part of good patient care. After my father passed away from cancer when I was 19, I decided to become an oncology nurse and set out to improve the experience for patients and families dealing with cancer.
I have over 10 years of experience working specifically with breast oncology patients including over 7 years as a Nurse Practitioner in Breast Surgery. I also supported their medical oncology team, by providing chemotherapy education and sharing in the follow up of many of their breast oncology patients. Recognizing the needs of patients following completion of treatment, I implemented and ran a Breast Cancer Survivorship program designed to address the many questions and issues patients face in the years after their initial treatment has been completed. Helping individuals regain a sense of wellness after cancer treatment is a particular passion of mine.

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Since 2012, I have maintained an affiliate faculty position at the University of Washington School of Nursing in the Department of Child, Family and Population Health Nursing. I have served as a guest lecturer, preceptor and mentor for students and lectured nationally and internationally on a variety of oncology topics, with an emphasis on management of treatment-related symptoms.
I have developed a vast number of patient education materials to assist individuals in understanding and managing the many aspects of their care and recovery from cancer treatment.
It has been an honor and privilege to help thousands of people through their cancer journey. My practice at By Your Side is the opportunity to use all I have learned over my career, to provide highly personalized care for you. It will be my honor and privilege to be a part of your treatment team.
