Clinical Spotlight: Delani L. Deckard, FNP

Premier Pulse November 2024 Nov 22, 2024

Delani L. Deckard, FNP: Meet Delani, A Passionate Family Nurse Practitioner Committed to Patient Care

What is your clinical specialty?

Primary Care

Where did you go to school?

Wright State University for my bachelor’s

University of Cincinnati for my master’s

What brought you to Premier Health?

In 2019, I interviewed for a patient care technician position at a job fair. Started as a PCT in medical oncology at the Miami Valley Hospital main campus. Transitioned to the NICU about a year later while in nursing school. Upon graduation, I started as a NICU RN in 2020, and I did that until this year when I became a family nurse practitioner in primary care.

Why did you choose medicine as a career?

The biggest reason I chose medicine as my career is to help people and make a positive impact in their lives. Also, medicine is constantly evolving, and I love learning new things!

Who are the people who influenced and/or mentored you?

I am truly blessed and have MANY people in my life who have influenced and/or mentored me. However, the biggest mentor in my life is my dad.

What is one thing most people don’t know about you?

I was born and raised in Arizona.

Where is your hometown?

Enon, Ohio

What, if any, sports team(s) do you cheer for?

Cincinnati Bengals

What is the last book you read?

“Atomic Habits” by James Clear

What is your favorite song in your playlist?

“Stills Waters” by Leanna Crawford