Victoria Franklin, WHNP

When I was a young child, my mother was diagnosed with cancer. Helping her through her journey with cancer is the reason I chose my career path. That experience led me to discover my passion for positively impacting others' lives through medicine. \n Then, the premature birth of my son inspired me to specialize in obstetrics and gynecology. So, I have a personal perspective that allows me to offer empathetic care to my obstetrics patients. \n I want to partner with my patients and empower them to participate actively in their healthcare decisions. Understanding that each patient is unique, I customize the care I provide. I strive to establish trusting, supportive relationships with my patients and deliver high-quality, compassionate and competent care. \n My husband and I met in college and married in 2016. We have a son and a dog, both of whom we adore. I enjoy traveling and spending time with family and friends.

My personal experiences of family members battling cancer inspired me to return to school for nursing. Oncology care has always had a special place in my heart. \n I aim to include the patient's family and support network in important healthcare discussions. I believe patient education and collaborative practice with the entire healthcare team fosters optimal care. \n I have been awarded the Hillman Alumni Innovation Fellowship in Pain and Palliative Care and am Advanced Practice End-of-Life Care Nursing Education Consortium (ELNEC)-certified. In addition, I have served on the Editorial Review Board at the Columbia University Science Journal. \n My prior professional experience includes five years at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York and six years at Wilmington Health Hematology & Oncology. \n I'm a North Carolina transplant from New Jersey who enjoys running and going to the beach with my husband and daughters. Some of my guilty pleasures include chocolate chip cookies, reality television and fantasy football.

I've been a certified pediatric nurse practitioner for more than 12 years and feel fortunate that I get to do what I love every day. \n Working with the pediatric population is truly a joy, and being able to serve this community is an honor. I consider myself a partner to the parents I work with and a provider and educator to my patients, who range in age from newborn to 21. I'm committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care to my patients and their families. \n I have two sons and, in my spare time, I enjoy attending their sporting events, spending time with family and friends and traveling.