Kalai brings more than 12 years of nursing experience across a wide range of clinical settings, including medical-surgical nursing, emergency care, home health, wound care, nursing education, and pain management as a nurse practitioner. Her broad background supports a comprehensive, patient-centered approach to care.

In addition to her clinical experience, Kalai holds a master’s degree in nursing education and has served as a nursing professor, teaching both RN and LPN students. Her background in education reflects a strong commitment to mentorship, evidence-based practice, and advancing nursing knowledge.

In her practice as a nurse practitioner, Kalai focuses on chronic and acute pain management, chronic disease care, and collaborative treatment planning. She works closely with patients to make sure they understand their care and feel supported in making health decisions that improve their quality of life.

Kalai lives in Graceville with her family. Her husband farms in the area, and together they enjoy raising two elementary-aged children in a rural community. Kalai’s personal connection to rural life gives her a firsthand understanding of the importance of accessible, patient-centered care close to home.