Gretchen is very dedicated, driven, and compassionate Nurse Practitioner with over 13 years of nursing experience in emergency medicine. She became a Nurse Practitioner to make a difference and believes everyone deserves a chance to receive quality healthcare and strives to make an impact in the lives of others. Gretchen believes that through health education and advocacy, patients can be provided the opportunity to a better quality of life, and that a good patient-provider relationship based on empathy and trust is foundational in shaping the overall patient experience.
Gretchen is married to her husband of 9 years and they have two beautiful boys. She loves navigating life with her husband, quality family time, the laughter of her boys, holidays with family, the beach of South Haven, Michigan, a good cup of coffee, a nice glass of wine, and simplicity.
"To know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded." ~Ralph Waldo Emerson"
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN
Master of Science in Nursing
Indiana University Northwest
Gary, IN
Board Certification
American Nursing Credentialing Center