Ever since I was a little girl, I have always been passionate about helping others. My best friend when i was young had Batten's Disease, and was legally blind. I spent a lot of time with his family and caretakers, and watching them interact with him and have such a positive influence on him is what drove me to enter the healthcare field. He passed away about nine years ago, and he is now one of the main things pushing me to continue into my medical career. I am currently working my first job as a Registered Nurse in the local Emergency Department, and previously worked on the Medical Oncology Unit of our local hospital as an LNA, and love my job. I have also worked in home-health, and was an EMT when I graduated from High School.

In my free time, you can find me doing just about anything outdoors. I love to hike, kayak, sit around a campfire, watch or participate in a baseball/softball game, and spend a lot of time with my younger brother.

With a recent unexpected death in my family, I have learned that life is too short to not live it to the fullest, seize every opportunity, and spend as much time with friends and family as possible.

With this medical brigade, I hope to gain both knowledge and experience that will help me in my Nursing career, and also learn a little bit more about myself. This is a step outside of my comfort zone, and I am looking forward to that personal challenge.