I have 12 years experience under my belt as a nurse, 7 of those in Primary Care. I do a range of services from Immunisations, Dressings, Prescriptions, Blood results, Smoking Cessation, Diabetes Management, Asthma Management, COPD Management and Spirometry, Weight Loss support, Smoking Cessation Support, Heart Risk Assesments, Liquid Nitrogen, Minor Surgery etc My main focus is Chronic Care Management with a focus on Diabetes and Asthma Management. My highest qualification is a Post Graduate Diploma in Advances Nursing focussing on prescribing for Chronic Disease Management. I hope to be able to prescribe chronic care medicines in the near future. I enjoy spending time with our 2 Jack Russells and playing the piano.

I am a vocationally registered General Practitioner. I trained at Auckland University and chose to go into general practice as I really enjoy forming long term relationships with my patients and providing healthcare in a wider context. My work encompasses all areas of general practice, including minor surgery, IUCD/Mirena insertion. Paediatrics is a favourite area. I have three young adult children, two of them are still living at home. Outside of work I enjoy bushwalking, gardening and handicrafts.

My role at Coastcare covers a wide range of areas. I work at front desk, various administration duties which include, Dr Rosters, Banking, monthly audit reports and liasing with our sister practice in Chartwell Avenue. I have recently qualified as Primary Care Practice Assistant at AUT and Unitec, which also means I can assist the Nurses with patient care. I enjoy the large scope of different duties my role gives me and working with such a wonderful Team. I`ll see you for your next blood test!!