Her professional focus includes the treatment of chronic pain, substance use disorder, and opioid use disorder by promoting self-management and using both pharmacological and non-pharmacological approaches to help these patients live their best lives. Her undergraduate degree was obtained in Nursing at South University in Tampa, Florida. As a registered nurse, her work focused on medical-surgical nursing to include: Orthopedics, Neurology, Urology, and some Oncology. Later, she earned a Master of Science in Nursing with specialization as a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner from Auburn University/Auburn University-Montgomery in Alabama.

Over time, Patrice began to specialize in pain management, substance use disorder, and opioid use disorder. As a self-described lifelong learner, she earned an Executive Doctorate in Nursing Practice from Johns Hopkins University with a focus on promoting self-management of chronic pain. Prior to nursing, Patrice served in the United States Military for over 10 years, to include year-long deployments to both Iraq and Afghanistan. Today, she identifies as a servant leader, exhibiting the qualities of a high-energy team facilitator, who develops and improves team dynamics. Her daily goal is to create an environment where all participants perform as an integral part of the team, culminating in a better experience for all.