I am a registered nurse with a strong commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care. Prior to becoming an RN, I worked as a certified nursing assistant for seven years, an experience that deeply shaped my clinical foundation and reinforced my respect for bedside care. I have a particular passion for working with geriatric patients and advocating for vulnerable populations. These experiences have guided my long-term goal of pursuing advanced practice education as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), with the intent to improve access, quality, and continuity of mental health care for those most at risk.