She became very interested in the effects of pain on babies when she began to do painful but life-saving procedures as an advanced practice registered nurse. She leads the Pain Task Force in her Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, working as part of a team to prevent/manage pain in this vulnerable population. She has written articles for publication and has been listed in Who's Who in America. Her most important work is helping the healthcare team act as advocates for infants in pain. They cannot speak for themselves, so their caregivers must learn how to tell if they hurt and do everything in their power to relieve their suffering.