Danette started her career in 1994 as a registered nurse. During her tenure as a registered nurse, Danette practiced in the areas of medical/surgical, critical care, operative and emergency nursing. After 18 years of employment as a registered nurse, Danette returned to school to earn her Family Nurse Practitioner degree. She completed her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from the University of Missouri-Columbia in Columbia, MO. In 2015, she earned her Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner degree from Graceland University in Independence, MO, where she graduated magna cum laude and received induction into Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing. She is board certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.

Danette resides in the Jefferson City region with her husband, Dave. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with family, doing crafts with her grandchildren, reading, and exploring antique shops with her husband.

Danette states, “I want my patients to know that I am here to listen to their concerns and will strive to provide the best care possible by having honest communication and compassion for each and every patient”.