Jim was born in Rhode Island and moved to Florida in 1974 with his parents and brother. He began his Nursing education, at St. Petersburg College where he received his Associates Degree in Nursing. While he was studying there, he was named to the President’s List for Academic Excellence. Jim worked as Intensive Care Registered Nurse since 2007, in hospitals locally and as a travel nurse. During that time, he was top in his class in Progressive and Critical Care internship programs.

Jim received his Master’s Degree in Nursing from the University of South Florida. He is Board Certified by American Nurses Credentialing Center (AANC), as a Family Nurse Practitioner. Jim is a member of the American Academy of HIV Medicine, where he earned his HIV Certification, and a member of American Association of Nurse Practitioners. Jim has been an infectious disease/primary care provider since 2013.

He lives in Oldsmar with his wife Kathy, who is an RN as a Diabetes Educator for BayCare.  Jim has twin daughters, enjoys bicycling, stained glass, and woodworking.