MCL Health Center

Jennifer is a nurse practitioner from the Illinois Valley area. Jennifer became a registered nurse in 2002 after graduating from Illinois Valley Community College. Jennifer worked at Illinois Valley Community Hospital in Peru, Illinois, and Methodist Medical Center in Peoria, Illinois as an RN. Jennifer worked at Perry Memorial Hospital in the emergency department as a bedside nurse and a coordinator. Jennifer graduated from Northern Illinois University with her BSN in 2007. In 2015, she graduated with an MSN with a focus as a Family Nurse Practitioner. She worked in a family practice clinic and prompt care setting in Princeton for 3 years. Jennifer continued her education with a post-master’s certificate as a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner and worked for 6 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections system. 

Jennifer is passionate about educating the members and families about wellness and chronic medical conditions in order to achieve optimal health outcomes in order to live their best possible lives.

Patient Care Philosophy:

Jennifer is dedicated to listening to her patients and helping them understand their medical conditions. Jennifer believes health and wellness are super important to everyone’s health and life journey and looks forward to assisting them to achieve their goals and understand the importance of being proactive.

How I stay well:

Jennifer enjoys lifting weights and exercising in general, riding her motorcycle (street glide), and spending time with her children and granddaughter.