Karen Parham, DNP, FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner located in Pleasant View, TN
About Parham
Karen is a state and nationally-certified family nurse practitioner. An Indiana native who now calls Clarksville home. Karen is an Army Veteran, married to a retired-Army Warrant Officer, with four children. They enjoy the outdoors, learning to homestead, and cooking while making memories at home. Karen graduated from Valparaiso University in Indiana with a bachelor’s of science in psychology, then served our country for seven years before being honorably discharged as a captain to be a present mother and pursue her career in healthcare where she can help others accomplish their healthcare goals! Karen attributes her leadership skills to her time as an Artillery Officer, directly incorporated into her leadership style, character, morals, and values. In a diverse community, she upholds integrity and honor and is an inclusive and loyal team member, showing respect to all while positively impacting patient health.
Karen obtained her Bachelor of Nursing from Belmont University then served as a bedside nurse in the NICU and Mother/Baby units while her family was stationed in Savannah, Georgia. She graduated with her Master of Science in family practice (FNP), and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), both from Vanderbilt University. Her healthcare quality improvement project (for her DNP) focused on technology-assisted weight loss in primary rural care clinics. Karen believes in lifelong education, understanding there is always room for growth to further her knowledge and improve patient care. Karen desires to promote and restore health and prevent illness while helping patients cope with disparities and disabilities. Her passion is to improve the patient's quality of life by advocating for their individualized healthcare goals and viewing each patient holistically and individually.
Karen is a state and nationally-certified family nurse practitioner. An Indiana native who now calls Clarksville home. Karen is an Army Veteran, married to a retired-Army Warrant Officer, with four children. They enjoy the outdoors, learning to homestead, and cooking while making memories at home. Karen graduated from Valparaiso University in Indiana with a bachelor’s of science in psychology, then served our country for seven years before being honorably discharged as a captain to be a present mother and pursue her career in healthcare where she can help others accomplish their healthcare goals! Karen attributes her leadership skills to her time as an Artillery Officer, directly incorporated into her leadership style, character, morals, and values. In a diverse community, she upholds integrity and honor and is an inclusive and loyal team member, showing respect to all while positively impacting patient health.
Karen obtained her Bachelor of Nursing from Belmont University then served as a bedside nurse in the NICU and Mother/Baby units while her family was stationed in Savannah, Georgia. She graduated with her Master of Science in family practice (FNP), and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), both from Vanderbilt University. Her healthcare quality improvement project (for her DNP) focused on technology-assisted weight loss in primary rural care clinics. Karen believes in lifelong education, understanding there is always room for growth to further her knowledge and improve patient care. Karen desires to promote and restore health and prevent illness while helping patients cope with disparities and disabilities. Her passion is to improve the patient's quality of life by advocating for their individualized healthcare goals and viewing each patient holistically and individually.
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