I’m a master’s-prepared Registered Nurse rooted in the San Francisco Bay Area. Previously I served as a birth and postpartum doula through my practice, Embracing Birth. I have now transitioned from supporting families through birth to companioning them through the end of life.

  • Patient and family centered care

  • Holistic wellbeing

  • Health equity

  • Caregiver resilience

As a Hospice Nurse Case Manager I partner with families to guide their loved ones through the end of life. I meet my clients where they are with a strong grounding in compassion and symptom management, a dedication to collaborative care, and a reverence for the dying process.

Hospice Nurse Case Manager

2020 – Present

 

Johns Hopkins University

2018 – 2019

At Johns Hopkins University, I completed a pre-licensure master’s degree in nursing. I chose to pivot from doula work to nursing because I wanted to support those at the end of life. Like labor and birth, the process of dying and death is more than just a medical experience. For many, it is a time of introspection, contemplation and spiritual connection. For many, it is also a time of great stress and grief. I believe that nurses are uniquely positioned to support families moving through this transition by providing dignified and holistic care and working collaboratively with other disciplines.

 

Embracing Birth

2015 - 2017

My doula practice, Embracing Birth, was born of a dream to companion families through childbirth and early parenthood. As a doula, I conducted home visits to aid my clients in preparing their bodies and minds for birth. Later, as birth unfolded, I was alongside them to provide reassurance and guidance. My approach was evidence-based and rooted in the belief that childbearing is a fundamentally healthy and normal part of adult life. And my aim was to ensure that my clients were informed, supported, and respectfully cared for as they made the choices that were best for their families. Through this work, I gained experience in providing patient and family education, collaborating with medical providers, alleviating distress, and serving as an advocate.

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