Nicole Paradise worked for several years as a Veterinary Technician, including specialties of Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, and Oncology. She received her first Associate degree in Veterinary Technology at Northwestern Community College in Winsted, CT. After several years working as a Veterinary Technician, she decided to pursue her Associate Degree of Nursing at Naugatuck Community College in Waterbury, CT. She is in the process of completing her Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing with Holistic Certificate at Pacific College of Health and Science. She has nursing experience working in Dialysis, Critical/Intensive Care and has worked as a perdiem and summer school nurse including children with special needs. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, travel and various outdoor activities including hiking, paddle boarding and volunteering at her local horse rescue.