Full Name
Deborah Lockridge BSN RN CCRC
Job Title
Nurse Navigator
Employer
Norton Neuroscience Institute
Speaker Bio
Deborah Lockridge is a brain health nurse navigator at the Norton Neuroscience Institute in Louisville, KY, where she has cared for patients and families living with neurodegenerative conditions for over 20 years. A graduate of Campbellsville University, she holds national board certifications in neuroscience nursing, multiple sclerosis nursing, and clinical research coordination and is a certified dementia care navigator. Her patient-centered approach focuses on strengths rather than symptoms, providing essential support and resources for caregivers while promoting brain health education and wellness strategies to prevent memory loss. As a clinical research coordinator, she facilitated patient access to pharmaceutical research studies for multiple sclerosis and Alzheimer's disease and has presented health outcomes research at national conferences, including the Alzheimer's Association International Conference. An active member of GAPNA, Deborah also serves as an advisor and resource for the development of brain health nurse navigators across the country.