Commitment to Patient-Centered Care
“I am passionate about providing compassionate, individualized care in a supportive environment. I will meet you where you’re at on your journey! My work is grounded in the principles of reproductive justice, embracing all walks of identity (gender, sexual orientation, and diverse ways of being) with cultural humility. I believe holistic care, centered on community, is essential in promoting positive, sustainable change in us as individuals and the families we belong to. Wholeheartedness, active listening, empathy, joy, and kindness are a few of my valued qualities. I am inspired by the commitment, resilience, and strength I see in the community I am proud to be a part of at Hennepin Healthcare.”
Clinical Expertise
Paula is a Certified Nurse Midwife. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Education and worked in community mental health and education. She then became a nurse, working in postpartum and labor & delivery units, before receiving her Doctorate in Nursing Practice at the University of Minnesota.
Professional Affiliations
- American College of Nurse-Midwives
- American Midwifery Certification Board
Credentials
- Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
- Master of Education
- Doctorate of Nursing Practice in Nurse Midwifery
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
- Certified Nurse Midwife
Personal
“In my free time, I enjoy spending time in nature, movement, mindfulness, and time with loved ones.”
