Haylea Dorathy, DNP, ARNP, is a dedicated nurse practitioner who brings both experience and heart to the care of children and families at Quad Cities Pediatrics. Originally from Rock Falls, Haylea has spent her career caring for children and supporting families through every stage of growth and development.
Haylea earned her Associate Degree in Nursing from Sauk Valley Community College, followed by her Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Doctor of Nursing Practice from the University of Illinois Chicago. Before becoming a nurse practitioner, she spent seven years working in pediatric nursing, giving her a strong clinical foundation and a deep understanding of children’s unique healthcare needs. She has now been practicing as a nurse practitioner at Quad Cities Pediatrics for four years.
Her areas of special interest include newborn care, preventive medicine, and lactation support. Haylea believes pediatrics is about more than treating illness; it’s about caring for the entire family. She strives to make a positive impact in her patients’ lives by providing personalized, evidence-based care that supports children as they grow and thrive.
What Haylea enjoys most about pediatrics is building long-term relationships with children and their families. Watching her patients grow over time and partnering with parents to support their child’s health is what makes her work especially meaningful.
Outside of the clinic, Haylea loves spending time with her family, being outdoors, gardening, and caring for her ever-growing collection of plants 🌿.
Haylea is committed to delivering the best possible care by following evidence-based practices and creating a warm, welcoming environment where families feel heard, supported, and confident in their child’s care.
