Expert Adult-Gerontology Primary Care & Leadership-Experienced Nurse Practitioner
Calandra Wheeler, MSN, APRN, AGNP-C, is a highly accomplished Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner with more than 27 years of diverse nursing experience. Her extensive clinical background spans medical-surgical nursing, nursing management, long-term acute care, case management, and patient navigation.
This breadth of experience has strengthened her clinical judgment, refined her leadership capabilities, and prepared her to deliver comprehensive, high-quality primary care to adult and geriatric populations. Calandra’s deep curiosity about health and the underlying causes of disease fuels her passion for holistic care, patient advocacy, and long-term wellness.
Calandra Wheeler is committed to providing comprehensive, collaborative, and prevention-focused healthcare. Her clinical services, supported by decades of hands-on nursing and advanced practice training, include:
Providing comprehensive, continuity-based care for adult and elderly patients, with a strong focus on preventive health, wellness, and evidence-based chronic disease management.
Delivering detailed, ongoing care for complex chronic illnesses such as hypertension, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and other long-term conditions. She integrates medication management, lifestyle counseling, and coordinated follow-up to improve patient outcomes.
Promoting lifestyle modifications, preventive screenings, and health literacy strategies that empower patients to actively participate in their healthcare journey and make informed decisions.
Leveraging extensive experience in case management and patient navigation to ensure seamless coordination between healthcare providers, caregivers, specialists, and community resources.
Prioritizing patient education to enhance understanding of medical conditions, strengthen communication, and foster confidence in managing chronic illnesses and preventive health strategies.
Calandra believes that effective healthcare begins with creating a safe, respectful, and supportive environment where patients feel heard and valued. Her nursing philosophy emphasizes practical, patient-centered care and the importance of health literacy in achieving long-term wellness.
Her commitment to service extends beyond the clinical setting. She actively volunteers within her community, supporting local shelters and food banks, reflecting her lifelong dedication to compassionate care and community involvement.
