How long have you been in your position?

I have been the director of Burgess Home Health and Hospice for 4 years, working in this department for 15 years prior as a HH/Hospice RN

What attracted you to working in end-of-life care and what motivates you to continue working in end-of-life care?

I have always loved the older population, and when I lost my dad, I realized how much it means to have knowledgeable, compassionate care in those final moments. I wanted to be able to help families get through those moments because I could relate to how they are feeling. Being able to provide the little things that are truly the big things to our patients: holding the hand, drinking the coffee, listening to the stories. love the one-on-one care we can give for our patients and providing them with the dignity and respect they deserve at the end of life is what matters the most.

What has been the biggest lesson you’ve learned from working in end-of-life care?

There are so many lessons I have learned from working with patients and their families. I would say the biggest lesson would be “to live every single day to the fullest because we are not guarantee tomorrow”.

What do you like to do when you’re not at work?

I love spending all the time I can with my family! My 3 grown children and husband have kept me busy for years and now enjoy every single moment I can with my two precious granddaughters, ages 3 and 1. They are the light of my life and bring so much joy to my life!