With a diverse set of skills and specialties, our dedicated and caring staff are here to make your experience comfortable and successful.
Vascular Lab Technicians
Annette, RVT, joined the Vascular Center of Northern Michigan in 2009, bringing with her 7 years of experience as a professional in the vascular technology field. Annette previously worked as a Certified Medical Assistant as well as a Medical Billing Specialist. She began her career as a vascular technologist in 2002 at Michigan Vascular Center in Flint, MI.
Her professional experience includes all areas of vascular testing such as abdominal, carotid, arterial and venous duplex, dialysis graft and peripheral arterial testing (PAD). She is also experienced in vascular studies in the operative setting.
Annette is a well-rounded and experienced vascular technologist with great personalism to make your experience welcoming and comforting. We are thrilled that she has chosen to move her family north and join our team.
Office Registered Nurses
Sarah, R.N., brought her extensive nursing experience to the Vascular Center of Northern Michigan in April 2016. Sarah graduated with her nursing degree and became a Registered Nurse in 1999. She began her career in southeastern Michigan at Herrick Hospital in Tecumseh, MI. She worked diligently in Obstetrics/Labor and Delivery for 3 years before moving to the Emergency Department, where she spent the next 11 years. While at Herrick, Sarah developed an immense understanding of wound and critical care, as well as peripheral vascular disease and its treatment.
Sarah has traveled extensively with her husband, and her skills were polished at Holland Hospital Urgent Care in Holland, MI as well as at a rheumatology clinic in North Carolina. Her work as an Infusion Nurse is especially helpful when she works in the VCNM Surgical Suite, preparing patients for procedures and caring for them while in recovery. Her knowledge of a vast assortment of chronic conditions makes her a valuable asset to the Vascular Center team. Her husband’s career brought Sarah and the family pets to Traverse City, where all are enjoying the healthy outdoor lifestyle Up North.
Alisha, R.N. joined the Vascular Center in November of 2017. She graduated from Northwestern Michigan College in 2016 with an Associates Degree in Nursing, as well as an Associates Degree in Biology. Alisha spent 8 years at a local long-term care facility, which solidified her passion for healthcare and helping people. After changing her career to the hospital setting, she developed an interest in vascular disease.
Alisha and her husband have four children and reside in Traverse City. They enjoy anything outdoors and are active in all seasons of the year.
Her enthusiastic personality and pleasure in educating patients on wound care, diet, exercise, and other health-related issues make her a very valuable team member.