Ivy graduated from East Carolina University in 2001 and worked in various areas of nursing for 5 years before acquiring her Master’s degree in 2007. Currently she is enrolled in the post masters DNP program at ECU. 

As a Nurse Practitioner, Ivy has worked for 13 years at CHS Pediatric Office in Greenville NC. Ivy has the desire to deliver excellent patient care to help her patients achieve optimal health as a family unit. She has obtained her certificate  of advanced education in obesity medicine with OMA  She sits on their National Pediatric Committee. For the last 8 years, she has been an international board certified lactation consultant.

Ivy enjoys her long term relationship with her boyfriend, Mark as well as hiking, and photography. 

If you are a nursing student, nurse or nurse practitioner and are interested in asking Ivy more questions about her journey find her on the Doctor Nurse Podcast Facebook Group!