Personal Profile

I am the second child of three children, born in Paramaribo, Suriname, and raised in Berbice, Guyana, West Indies. I moved to New York when I was 21 years old as a permanent resident. I am the mother of three exceptional children, one boy and two girls. I enjoy the simple things in life, like spending time with my family, reading, listening to music, and watching horror movies. Some of the essential things in my life are moral values, being honest and trustworthy, never giving up, and adding value to the world. My favorite quote is, “Success is not final. Failure is not fatal. The courage to continue that counts- Winston Churchill”. I believe that excellence must be earned and cannot be discovered by chance. I've always been an achiever, some might say a prodigy, but I believe in hard work and dedication to achieve success. "If you want something, work hard for it: there are no shortcuts to success" is my life motto. Above all, I would describe myself as a kind, patient and compassionate person who goes above and beyond to achieve endless possibilities.

             Ever since I was a child, I always dreamed of becoming a  teacher or a nurse. In Guyana, I became a kindergarten teacher in 2002 and taught for five years. Nursing was a calling for me because I wanted to make a difference in a career about caring, empathy, and compassion. I realized I needed to pursue a profoundly inspiring job that provides a sense of fulfillment for the greater good. I became a nurse in 2016 and can honestly say that it is one of my proudest moments. I've grown to appreciate this profession, especially given the variety of specialties, disciplines, opportunities, and flexibility it provides. 

                 I applied to Adelphi University's Nurse Practitioner program because I wanted to offer more to our community; I am eager to expand my knowledge base and scope of practice. I decided that I wanted to play a more significant, more intricate role in determining and managing the healthcare population's care. Adelphi University was chosen to help prepare and mold me in ways that will allow me to practice independently and collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team. By the end of this program, I anticipate that I will be fully capable of practicing in an advanced setting, utilizing clinical and theoretical knowledge to provide the best care possible.