Susan joined our team as a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner, bringing over a decade of diverse experience and a deep-seated passion for acute and critical care. She previously served as a Registered Nurse at CHI St. Joseph’s Health from 2011 to 2021, gaining invaluable experience across Med/Surg, Intensive Care, Emergency, and Hospice. This comprehensive background, coupled with her dedication to compassionate, ethical, and patient-centered care, uniquely positions her expertise in her current role.
Susan earned her Doctorate of Nursing Practice in 2021. Her philosophy of “do no harm” guides her patient interactions, and she often advises, “You’re responsible for the action, not the outcome.” Having dedicated herself to patient care since 1997, Susan’s extensive healthcare journey underpins her commitment.
Clinical Interests:
Susan specializes in providing comprehensive acute and critical care within the Emergency Department. She is committed to supporting patients through urgent and critical health needs with dedication and expertise.
Degrees:
Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP): University of Mary, Bismarck, ND
B.S.N.: Minnesota State University Moorhead
Nursing Degree: Minnesota State Community and Technical College, Detroit Lakes
Board Certification:
Family Nurse Practitioner – Board Certified (FNP-BC)
Personal Interests:
When not caring for patients, Susan enjoys spending time on her hobbies. She is an an avid gardener, delights in the joys of her hobby farm, and engages in the hands-on creativity of home remodeling projects. Susan is originally from Nebraska.