Stephanie is a compassionate nurse practitioner who specializes in wound care with a background in family medicine. She is proud to work at OSF HealthCare as the Ministry provides advanced resources, cutting-edge technologies and professional collaborations that enhance patient care. She also values the local Sauk Valley community for its welcoming, close-knit atmosphere and strong sense of tradition.

Appointments with Stephanie are centered around patient care, where she listens closely to each patient's concerns, reviews their medical history and discusses their goals. Her approach emphasizes education, ensuring patients understand their care plan and leave with clarity. She is committed to supporting each patient's healing journey with empathy, respect and evidence-based care.

Stephanie’s passion for nursing was sparked by experiences early in her life that led her to pursue a career in health care. She has had the privilege to work in many different areas of health care and learn from local health care professionals. Her early career included working as a nursing assistant, excelling as an ICU nurse, and she found her true calling in wound care and hyperbaric medicine as a nurse practitioner. 

She has been a dedicated member of the Wound Center team since 2021 and holds certifications as a Wound Care Specialist through the National Alliance of Wound and Ostomy and as a Certified Hyperbaric Wound Specialist through the American Board of Wound Healing. Passionate about patient care, she takes pride in the center’s award-winning achievements, including outstanding patient satisfaction, exceptional healing rates and exceeding industry standards.

Areas of Expertise: Skilled Wound Care, Sharp Surgical Debridement, Chemical Cautery, Biopsy, Compression Therapy, Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, Advanced Skin Substitute Application, Negative Pressure Wound Therapy, Hospital Medicine Services, Employee Health Services, Family Medicine