What inspired you to become a nurse?
After becoming an EMT, I learned how much I loved working on an ambulance and helping people in their time of need. I quickly came to the realization that my calling was to work in the ER instead of just taking people there. I felt that rather than stabilizing and transporting, as a nurse I could be more influential in the lives of my patients. There’s nothing more fulfilling than knowing you have made—or have tried to make—a positive impact on the lives of others in need.
How would you describe your relationship with your fellow nurses and colleagues?
I work with an amazing team of professionals who raise the bar on a daily basis through excellent clinical care and caring patient interactions. My work as an EMT for Kennedy made me the professional I am today, and my career as a nurse at Jefferson shapes me into the leader I’ll be in the future.
Why is philanthropy important for the field of nursing (such as donations to the Heart of Healthcare - Nursing Fund)?
Philanthropy can support nursing initiatives to improve positive patient outcomes. No matter how small the donation, it is a great benefit to help those in need by funding research and education to improve nursing care. Donations to healthcare organizations are beneficial, but the ultimate donation, organ donation, is beneficial to all of humanity.
Describe your Jefferson nursing experience in one word:
Transformative.