What is your job title/your role at Scottish Rite for Children?
I am the charge nurse for pre-op and the post anesthesia care unit in the surgery department.
What do you do on a daily basis or what sort of duties do you have at work?
I start the day by getting the kids ready for surgery, making sure we have adequate staffing, and the needs are met for patients, families and our team. I am also responsible for the patients heading to recovery and discharge. I function as a resource for everyone mentioned above, to keep things running as smoothly as possible.
What was your first job? What path did you take to get here or what led you to Scottish Rite?
My first job was a messenger for a law firm in Rochester, NY. Coming to Scottish Rite for Children was meant to be for me. I made a joking challenge with my daughter that I could get a job here if I wanted it (we were on the website and talking about how she wanted to work here someday.) So, I filled out the application and was granted an interview for a PACU position. The director at the time offered me a job the very same day! One of the best career decisions I have ever made!
What do you enjoy most about Scottish Rite?
I love my patients and their families as well as the members of our team.
Tell us something about your job that others might not already know?
It is a perfect fit for me. I get to take care of patients and my work friends when needed. I am a nurturing type of person so it’s perfect!
Where is the most interesting place you’ve been?
Israel. We went last year, and it was so fascinating to walk the streets of places I have only heard about!
What is your favorite game or sport to watch and play?
I like to run and have successfully completed a few marathons. I also love to watch anything where someone I personally know is playing, and I love to watch the Olympic Games.
If you could go back in time, what year would you travel to?
I’m pretty happy right where I am!
What’s one fun fact about yourself?
I have six grandchildren and I am the fun grandparent (we try not to get into too much trouble with their parents!)
