Samantha Jester, Certified Nurse Midwife, began her nursing education at Bethel College in Mishawaka, Indiana, where she received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 2000. In 2017, she received her Master of Science in Nurse Midwifery from the University of Indianapolis in Indianapolis, Indiana. Samantha has been drawn to nursing from a young age and knows now that it is truly her passion. She has been a nurse for 20 years now, and found her niche in Obstetrics nearly 19 years ago. "It has been and will continue to be my honor to be involved in the lives of others at such a special time in their lives," Samantha said. "I enjoy serving women of this community and their families, and providing a holistic approach to their care." As a Certified Nurse Midwife, Samantha is responsible for well women and basic gynecological care, along with prenatal, antepartum, intrapartum and postpartum care. Some of her skills include high-risk pregnancy identification, comprehensive patient care, clinical judgement, and communication.