Physician's Prime Care Centre PA

I chose to become an advanced practice provider (APP) to be able to offer my patients more comprehensive care. I have been a nurse for over 40 years providing direct, clinical nursing care, which encouraged me to complete a long-time goal of mine to become an adult gerontological nurse practitioner (AGNP) in 2018. I have seen many changes in healthcare over the years, often resulting in fragmented care. As an APP, I can deliver an advanced level of care, which gives me the opportunity to play an active role in my patients' overall well-being. I do feel we all have been given special talents by God, and we should use them to the best of our abilities to help others. My clinical areas of special interest include wound, ostomy and continence nursing as well as pre- and post-operative care. My philosophy of care is a holistic approach to patient care. This is especially important in taking the time to listen to my patients and being empathetic with the situation they are facing. Often, my patients may face many obstacles dealing with chronic, non-healing wounds or bowel/ bladder diversions as the result of a necessary surgical procedure. Many times, they are faced with life altering events in order to, hopefully, return to productive life styles. With these situations, it is imperative to develop a strong, supportive patient/provider relationship in order to achieve positive outcomes. I encourage my patients to be proactive in their own healthcare prevention as well as maintenance of chronic issues. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my family, especially being a Mimi, as well as time with my friends. I am very active in my church on various committees and participating in the children programs. I love cooking, gardening and spending time at the beach.

It was a combination of feeling that this was my calling in life as well as inspiration from various persons that led me to pursue becoming a surgeon. I remember from a young age my mother reading different books from Dr. Ben Carson at night to my older brother and myself and then having the pleasure of meeting him at my school in the Cayman Islands. Later in the 12th grade I had the opportunity to shadow a local surgeon in the Cayman Islands Dr. Steve Tomlinson for several months, which confirmed I truly wanted to be a surgeon. I believe in treating my patients as though they were members of my own family. I believe in being honest and forthright. I will do everything in my power to do the best for my patients but also the patient must do all the best that they can for themselves as well. Since I have been given great responsibility in caring for others I realize that I cant do it alone and depend on God, my partners and everyone I can to produce the best results for my patients. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my wife Deana, my two boys and two dogs. We are active in our church and participate in many activities centered on community building and giving back to the surrounding areas. I love fishing, playing football (soccer), playing music/singing, and watching movies.