Nadine holds a Doctorate in Nursing and she takes great pride in her primary care clinical expertise. She has over twenty years of nursing experience. She is skilled in health promotion, disease prevention, and managing acute and chronic disorders and diseases. She is motivated to encourage and challenge patients into wellness through healthy eating choices and fitness. Deanie provides invaluable services including managing a patient’s overall care by prescribing medications and treatments; ordering, conducting, and interpreting diagnostic tests, such as x-rays, EKG’s and lab work; diagnosing and treating chronic and acute conditions, including injuries, infections, diabetes, and high blood pressure. She has also contributed to the healthcare industry in other ways, as a consultant, researcher and patients advocate for families, individuals, groups, and communities. She also serves as an educator of future medical professionals in her role as Preceptor to multiple Nurse Practitioner students. Deanie advocates for the underserved and underinsured as a member of the Lee County Homeless Coalition, the Mobile Healthcare Association, the Lee County Nurse Practitioner Association, and as a Board Member of Zeal Technical Institute. She also serves on the Board of Directors of the National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics.