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I ensure patients feel empowered in shared decision-making with clear information, emotional support, open dialogue, and resources.
Angela
What’s a movie you could watch every day?
Cool Runnings
What is your dream vacation destination?
Maldives
What’s a skill you’ve always wanted to learn?
Build a house

Combining my vast nursing experience with my innate ability to form lasting connections with people creates the foundation of my approach.
MJ
Which unusual animal do you wish you could have as a pet?
Sloth, I love their deliberativeness and intensity. Besides, they’re quite cute.
What’s a skill you’ve always wanted to learn?
Bass guitar. I don’t have a bucket list, but if I did, learning to play the bass guitar would be on it.
If your job had a theme song, what would it be?
Spark by Fitz and the Tantrums. It exemplifies how I show up.

Being an advocate for patients so they can get the very best healthcare feeds my passion for helping and serving others, which brings me so much joy.
Liz
What’s a movie you could watch every day?
Pretty Woman, as Julia Roberts is my favorite actress of all time, and I love romantic comedies!
What is your dream vacation destination?
Buenos Aires, Argentina, as they have the BEST empanadas, wine, and architecture.
Which unusual animal do you wish you could have as a pet?
A koala bear because they’re cuddly and cute!

Knowing that I am helping someone through support, education, empowerment, or whatever their need may be is the reason I became an RN.
Daneen
What is your dream vacation destination?
Any sunny beach
Which unusual animal do you wish you could have as a pet?
Alligator
If your job had a theme song, what would it be?
I Won't Back Down by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers

The best part of my job is ensuring patients feel heard and giving them the time to express themselves—meeting the patients where they are and supporting them through their journey.
Julia
Which unusual animal do you wish you could have as a pet?
Hippo, they are so cute and love the water.
What’s a movie you could watch every day?
Groundhog Day. I always laugh no matter how many times I see it.
What’s a skill you’ve always wanted to learn?
Speak Italian

Each person is different, has unique questions and goals, and there is no one size fits all. I listen, assess, and create a plan based on the unique individual.
Marie
What’s the most invigorating part of your day?
Getting my kids off to school, enjoying my morning coffee, and taking a good walk.
What professional milestone are you most proud of?
Becoming a nurse later on in life while having 2 small children and being pregnant with the third.
If your job had a theme song, what would it be?
Roar by Katy Perry

I empower patients by actively listening to their questions and concerns, offering empathetic support, and acknowledging the challenges they face in their health and wellness journey.
Nicolette
What is your dream vacation destination?
My dream vacation is 2 weeks in the Maldives.
Which unusual animal do you wish you could have as a pet?
Koala bear, because they are unique, adorable, and possess a gentle spirit.
What professional milestone are you most proud of?
I am proud of graduating nursing school and becoming the first nurse in my family.

I create an environment where knowledge flows both ways—patients feel empowered to take charge of their health, and providers are better equipped with the resources and understanding needs for high-quality care.
Nefar
What’s a movie you could watch every day?
Spirited Away
What professional milestone are you most proud of?
Clinical Nurse Educator
If your job had a theme song, what would it be?
She Works Hard for the Money by Donna Summer