ConnieCCatronDNP, APRN, FNP-C, CME

Summary

• I am a board certified family nurse practitioner who works in my hometown in Milford, IL. My interests include addiction medicine, childhood obesity and diabetic teaching.
  
  My philosophy of healthcare is a partnership with my patients that is established one visit at a time. I value the relationship between the patient and the provider as well as the relationship with the rest of the healthcare team. If the patient leaves a visit not feeling as if their needs were net or does not understand their condition and treatment plan, I have not done my job.
  
  Education is a big part of what I do and creating a treatment plan with my patient is equally important. Healthcare starts with a provider and patient getting to know each other, and the provider having respect for the patient's individuality and personal philosophy. It is then that a treatment plan can be established. The goal is for the plan not only to fit the patient's lifestyle but also be based on high quality and up to date evidenced based care.
  
  Equally important is communication with other practitioners the patient sees. Health care needs can be addressed and reviewed in an integrative team approach with approach with the patient at the center. Of utmost importance to me is patient safety, and I am honest with there is something that I do not know. I will always be ready to do necessary research, consult, or send to a specialist to safeguard a patient's care.