Being a nurse made me a better mother and being a mother made me a better nurse. I’ve been there – the new, exhausted, breastfeeding-every-two hours-throughout-the-night mom. I know first hand what it’s like getting an active toddler to take breathing treatments. Becoming a parent gave me a new understanding and deeper appreciation for the worry and joys of parenthood.
I feel confident saying my patients look forward to coming to our office and seeing me. When they come in for a well-check I put kids at ease so they feel like we’re friends catching up. Parents tell me their children ask if they can come see me when they aren’t feeling well because they know I will make them feel better. I love my job!