Certified Clinical Nurse Specialist, Danielle Zachary performs a full spectrum of duties at the Draelos Metabolic Center, including working with patients to control their metabolic disease and diabetes, as well as to lose weight and boost their overall health.

Zachary holds bachelor’s degrees in nursing and in education/athletic training from the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center and East Central University respectively. She also holds a master’s degree in education from Southwestern Oklahoma State University and a master of science/clinical nurse specialist degree from the OU Health Sciences Center. In addition, she is certified as a critical and acute care clinical nurse specialist.

Zachary enjoys her colleagues and the positive patient care environment at Draelos Metabolic Center. She especially values the team approach at Draelos Metabolic Center, as she and her colleagues work together to help ensure the highest quality of care for patients.

Education:

• M.S. -- Clinical Nurse Specialist,
  University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, 2008
• B.S. -- Nursing,
  OU Health Sciences Center, 2003
• M.A. -- Education,
  Southwestern Oklahoma State University, 1995
• B.S. -- Education-Athletic Training Certification,
  East Central University, 1993

Professional Affiliations:

• American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN)
• Oklahoma Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists
• Oklahoma Student Nurses Association