Patricia graduated from the University of Central Florida with two Bachelors of Science degrees, including nursing. After attaining her Masters in Nursing in 2015, she graduated with her Doctorate in Nursing in 2018. Patricia earned her Dermatology Board Certification in 2019.

Patricia practiced as a registered nurse in a multi-system critical care unit for 5 years prior to beginning her nurse practitioner career in dermatology. Over her several years practicing in the two settings, she has accumulated a wealth of knowledge and experience with patients of all ages, backgrounds, and many different types of skin conditions.

Patricia stays engaged with the community by volunteering her time with local nonprofit organizations in addition to assisting mission trips abroad. Patricia also stays active by serving as president of the Florida Chapter of the Dermatology Nurses’ Association and actively participating with the Tampa Advanced Nursing Practice Council.