Jennifer earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing at Indiana University Kokomo. She has 19 years of experience working as a Registered Nurse on a Medical-Surgical unit. Additionally, Jennifer has experience as House Supervisor, and was most recently the Unit Shift Manager of the Med-Surg Unit. Jennifer is passionate about ensuring patients get the care and education they need to make informed healthcare decisions. When Jennifer is not at work, she enjoys gardening and time on the reservoir with her family.
Megan earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Indiana University Kokomo and Master of Science in Nursing from Ball State University. Her healthcare career includes 15 years of experience as a registered nurse in emergency medicine, followed by the past two years practicing as a nurse practitioner in the emergency department.
“Throughout my career, I have been passionate about providing high-quality, patient-centered care and helping individuals navigate their healthcare needs during critical moments,” Megan said. “I am excited to bring my experience and clinical expertise to primary care, where I look forward to building lasting relationships with patients and supporting their long-term health and wellness. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with family and friends and staying active in my community.”
Dr. Dea Kent, DNP, RN, ANP-C, FNP-BC, CWOCN, WOCNF, earned her Doctor of Nursing Practice from Indiana University–Indianapolis in 2015 and her Master of Science as a Nurse Practitioner from Ball State University in 2005. She has been a Registered Nurse since 1988 and brings more than 25 years of experience specializing in Internal Medicine, as well as the care of patients with wounds, ostomies, and continence needs.
In addition to working at Indiana Health Centers, Dr. Kent currently serves as the Graduate Program Director for the Master of Science in Nursing programs at Indiana University Kokomo. Her contributions to the field have been widely recognized, including receiving the Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society President’s Award for Innovation in 2019 for developing an algorithm to guide the selection of body-worn absorbent products. In 2025, she was honored as a Fellow of the Wound, Ostomy & Continence Nurses Society. Earlier in her career, she also served in Hurricane Katrina relief efforts in Mississippi as part of the Eagle One Task Force, commissioned by then-Governor Mitch Daniels in 2005.
A Kokomo native, Dr. Kent is deeply committed to serving communities across Central Indiana. Throughout her career, she has worked in both clinical practice and quality improvement initiatives to enhance care processes and patient outcomes. She believes strongly that access to high-quality healthcare is essential for individuals to live their healthiest and most fulfilling lives. She is excited to be part of Indiana Health Centers and looks forward to supporting Hoosiers on their journey to better health.
Outside of her professional work, Dr. Kent enjoys spending time with her children and grandchildren and has a passion for travel. One of her current goals is to visit zoos across the country, inspired by her youngest child’s mission to see all the major zoos in the United States. She also loves music, cooking, laughter, and finding joy in everyday moments.
Carolyn has been a registered nurse for 26 years and holds a BSN degree from Morehead State University and an MSN in Nursing Administration. She has worked in bedside critical care, specifically cardiology, and she has worked extensively as a travel nurse. Following the COVID-19 pandemic she pursued an advanced degree in mental health and is now a licensed Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. She’s passionate about behavioral health and helping people of all ages.
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