As an LPN and on a mission trip in Nicaragua, she developed a passion for medical missions and wanted to have a way to give back more. That trip was the spark that ignited her pursuit in becoming a Family Nurse Practitioner. Pennie is not the kind of provider that will just throw medications at a patient. She is more interested in finding the true cause of the problem and treating that illness with a balanced approach. Pennie is also an educator. She will do her best to explain to her patients what is going on and empower them to live a healthy lifestyle.