Nurse Practitioners

Danise Petticrew, R.N., M.S.N., C.F.N.P.
Nurse Practitioner

Ms. Petticrew has over a decade of nursing experience. Her medical interests include family and community health with an emphasis on health promotion. Ms. Petticrew received her undergraduate degree (B.S., Nursing) from the University of Texas, Galveston, and her graduate degree (M.S., Nursing) from Arizona State University in Tempe.
Prior to joining the Advanced Heart Care medical team, Ms. Petticrew served in a community health center located in Honey Grove, Texas, just south of Paris. She also served in community outreach programs at a rural health clinic and Indian reservation located in Arizona.

Ms. Petticrew's professional experience includes:

CHRISTUS-St. Joseph's Hospital
Paris, Texas
US Public Health Service / Indian Health Service
Hu Hu Kam Memorial Hospital
Sacaton, Arizona
Maricopa County Health Department
Phoenix, Arizona
Ms. Petticrew enjoys family life with her husband and two children, engaging in horseback riding, hiking, camping, boy scouts, and various sports activities.

Ramona L. Goolsby MSN, RN, CEN, CCRN Alumnus, APRN,BC
Nurse Practitioner

Ms. Goolsby received her masters in nursing from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in December of 2005 where she graduated with honors from the Family Nurse Practitioner program. Other degrees include a Bachelors degree in Nursing from the Univ. of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, May 1997; Associates degree in Nursing from Texarkana College, May 1993; and an Associates degree in Science (Math) from Carl Albert State College, May 1991.

Her past work experience has included:

• Emergency room staff nurse at St. Joseph Hospital, Paris TX from 6/93 to 4/95.
• Intensive care nurse at McCurtain Memorial Hospital, 10/94 to 7/03.
• Critical care specialist for the United States Army Reserve from 02/99 until 6/04.
• Emergency room and intensive care unit nurse at Christus St. Michael 08/02 until 07/03.

Ms. Goolsby has been a Certified Emergency Nurse since 1994. She has also been a Critical Care Registered Nurse and/or Alumnus since 1996. She has taught CPR and PALS since 1994.

She is a member of the Oklahoma Nurses Association , the Emergency Nurses Association and Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society for nurses.

Ramona lives on her ranch outside Idabel Oklahoma and has been a part of that community for over 27 years. She is a member of the Chamber of Commerce, First United Methodist Church and a member of the advisory board for Southeaster State University McCurtain County Campus. She enjoys being a part of her community and is proud to serve the people of McCurtain County.

Lucille Marcoux, RN, MSN, ANP
Nurse Practitioner

Lucille Marcoux is an adult nurse practitioner with extensive clinical experience in critical care, emergency medicine, clinical research and cardiology.

She graduated from Memorial Hospital School of Nursing in Rhode Island, and continued her education in Texas, receiving a Bachelor of Science in Health Care Administration, a Master of Science in Nursing, and certification as an Adult Nurse Practitioner.

In addition to her early work in critical care and emergency medicine, Lucille has served as National Nurse Coordinator for a ninety-center Congestive Failure study, and has partnered in developing a cardiac rehab program at a local hospital.

Lucille spent several years at The Cooper Institute where she provided the medical management of the patients in multiple clinical trials focusing on blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes, exercise, nutrition, and weight management.

She has collaborated with physicians in general cardiology practice, and has managed both inpatient and outpatient cardiac care. She specializes in counseling patients and families about cardiac risk factor reduction.

Gina Pritchard, MSN, RN, CNS, ACNP
Nurse Practitioner

Gina is a board certified Acute Care Nurse Practitioner.  She has provided care for cardiovascular patients for the past 25 years–in both the hospital and outpatient settings.  She began working at Advanced Heart Care in 1993.  Due to her expertise and endearing clinical approach Gina has a loyal patient following.

Educational Background:
Bachelor of Science Degree - Texas Woman’s University – major in Nursing and minor in Biology
Master of Science Degree - University of Texas at Arlington
Graduate of the Critical Care Internship at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas, TX

Work Experience:
Clinical Nurse III, Coronary Care Unit, Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, TX
Clinical Research Coordinator for joint research projects - HeartPlace and Baylor University Medical Center, Cardiovascular Services
Nurse Practitioner North Texas Health & Wellness Center
Entrepreneur /Business Owner
Nurse Practitioner Heart First
Nurse Practitioner Advanced Heart Care

Hospital Affiliations:
The Heart Hospital Baylor Plano, Plano, TX
Hopkins County Memorial Hospital, Sulphur Springs, TX
Paris Regional Medical Center, Paris, TX

A message from Gina - My goal is to help you add years to your life and life to your years.  We have so much more to offer today than when I started out in Cardiovascular Nursing 25 years ago.  Through clinical experience, scientific research, genetic testing, in-depth lipid analysis, and technological advances the tools are now available to help you Live Free – Free from the Fear of Heart Attack and Stroke.  I know you, like I, want to have the good health to participate in the important aspects of everyday life – to see your children and grandchildren’s graduations, go on family vacations, savor fun times with friends, reach your goals, and fulfill your dreams.  Let’s get healthier together.  I am currently (Summer/Fall 2010) training to run a half marathon before my 50th birthday.  Won’t you join me?