She has practiced midwifery for 38 years and had been a registered sonographer for 17 years. She holds a Doctorate in Nursing Practice, teaching and practicing midwifery at Vanderbilt University. She has performed both diagnostic and point of care ultrasound in clinical practice of OB/GYN, including 3-D rendering. She has presented continuing education programs to various ultrasound organizations on topics such as ovarian masses, leiomyoma, and polycystic ovary syndrome. She published an article in the Journal of Radiology Nursing in 2015, entitled, Keepsake ultrasound, taking another look.