Charley Worley Lane, PA-C

Although a nurse at heart, I knew my soul ached to serve patients in a deeper way by being an advanced practice provider. Supporting patients in an expanded way was my motivation to care for other as a provider, such as by advocating for their health, providing evidenced-based interventions to them and walking with them towards a holistically healthier lifestyle. When I am in a patient’s room, I like to focus on them and nothing else. It is important to me to treat every patient like they are my family member and to make sure they feel important and heard. For each visit, I make a point to sit down, ask questions, and review my patient’s situation in detail with them while working to determine a plan of care that will work for them. It is important for me to explain care in a way that patients understand and to provide information that will help support them in their journey to health as well. Every person in our community plays an important part, and I am grateful to serve our community members in the role as a primary care provider. When I am not at work, I enjoy traveling, hiking, trying new restaurants, watching baseball and serving the community with my local church.

A career in healthcare was the only career option I ever imagined for myself as a child. I decided to become a nurse and eventually a nurse practitioner after volunteering in a hospital after completing undergrad in the early 2000s. The firsthand look at the awesome work nurse practitioners do solidified my plans. I believe being a nurse practitioner is a privilege accepted by people who are passionate about using their skills and knowledge to help others. I am committed to providing comprehensive, individualized primary care services. I am especially interested in health promotion, management of chronic illnesses, and health-related education for patients and family members.

I chose primary care because I’m passionate about helping patients achieve long-term wellness —whether through promoting a healthy lifestyle, managing chronic conditions, or preventing future complications. My path to becoming a nurse practitioner was influenced by observing family members improve their health through preventive measures, as well as by my experience as a registered nurse in the hospital. There, I witnessed firsthand how many hospitalizations could have been avoided with effective primary care. I believe that a combination of education, sustainable lifestyle changes, and appropriate medical treatment is key to maintaining health. In my free time, I enjoy staying active and spending time outdoors hiking, exploring new places, and appreciating nature. I also value time spent with my family, friends, and cat.