My nursing career started in 1980 in a local nursing home where I was a nursing assistant. It was obvious to me that God wanted me to be a nurse. I loved it from the beginning. Since graduating nursing school in 1985 I have been fortunate to experience nursing in all departments in the hospital setting, ambulatory surgery, emergency room and outpatient radiation oncology. I enjoy getting to really know the patients I am working with. That way I can better understand where they come from and learn how to teach in common terms and develop realistic goals. Dr Gerchman and I worked together in Norway and soon realized we both were frustrated with how the system separated us from the patients. I am very happy to be working with him. I am planning to take a course beginning in January to become a certified primary care nurse. I am hoping this will help me be more useful to all of you.
My home life revolves around my family. My husband and I have 2 dogs and a cat at home. I enjoy gardening, hiking, snowshoeing. sewing , crochet and playing the piano. My two grown boys live in southern Maine. I am blessed with two grandchildren and another on the way!
I hope to get to know all of you well enough to help facilitate getting whatever medical care you need.