Shawn decided to become an advanced practitioner because she enjoys collaborating closely with her patients to help them reach their health goals. “I find the science of medicine fascinating,” she explains. “By blending science with the art of caring I strive to help patients in an accessible and compassionate way to develop a strategy to reach their goals.”

Shawn is dual board-certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner as well as an Emergency Nurse Practitioner. “I have always enjoyed providing care to patients across the lifespan. My experience in emergency medicine prepares me well to treat patients from all walks of life, with health concerns that span all bodily systems and all levels of acuity,” she explains.

Shawn prefers to take a cooperative approach to the care she provides her patients. “I believe that by giving my patients appropriate education and information, I can help them to make balanced, informed decisions that are aligned with their day-to-day life. Ultimately, I feel that patients will have better outcomes as a result – adding a bit of well-placed humor to the visit never hurts either!”