I have worked for CHI St. Vincent for 29 years. My career path includes various roles in direct-care nursing to nursing leadership across our four hospital health system. I attribute the wonderful growth opportunities I have experienced to relationships I’ve been fortunate to build within the health care community and my belief in our mission to serve our communities.
Nursing is so rewarding, but no amount of education or skill alone can make a great nurse. You must also have a passion and a calling to care for others.
I knew I was called to nursing to serve others. Leadership in health care allows me to serve those that provide direct patient care. For me, that is so rewarding.
I worked in the deli at a local grocery store. Little did I know, what I learned as a 16-year-old about safety and quality would carry into my career.
It's the difference we make in people's lives. We deal with people at the best and sometimes worst times. To know that we helped in any way keeps me coming back.
Find joy in every day and surround myself with people who can make me laugh. I choose joy and it keeps me grounded and helps me through many situations.
My mom told me to always be true to my values and always put in the work. These words have guided me as a child, athlete, mother, nurse and leader.
Take a break, step away and regroup. Go back to my why. Patient-centric, quality care as the primary focus is key in developing a plan to move forward.
TECHNOLOGY! When I began my nursing career 30 years ago, I would never have imagined how much advancement in technology would impact health care and nursing. It's both incredible and challenging.
