“I knew that I wanted to be involved in health care since I was in elementary school. My mother was a nurse. I think nursing was already in my nature, and I feel very comfortable doing it.”
I started working as a full-time nurse at CHCC in 2015. At first, I was very nervous, but I had so much support and help from others who work here.
In early 2020, I was promoted into the role of MDS coordinator. The new position was a bit unexpected; it wasn’t something I was looking for, but there was an opening, and I decided to apply.
In the role of MDS coordinator, I use resident assessment tools and my nursing experience to assess the care levels and needs of residents and develop care plans for them, working with the person’s doctor, therapists, social workers, dietary team, nurses and others. We approach each person in a holistic way to develop a broad spectrum of care, and we also use the data for clinical reimbursement.
Recently, with advice and encouragement from CHCC’s director of nursing, I worked to become wound care certified. The additional training has been a good way for me to support CHCC’s care team and also learn and grow in my career.
Through the certification process, I learned how different wounds can alter a person’s lifestyle. By becoming a certified wound care expert, I can better serve CHCC’s patients and residents. I still need much hands-on experience, but I’ll be able to join the wound care team in the near future.
From the time I was hired until now, I have really enjoyed working at Christian Health Care Center. I have been so impressed with the leadership and my coworkers. I have great colleagues; they are mature, sincere and responsible. I can count on them anytime. CHCC is a safe, clean environment, and we are always working to continuously improve with a purpose to serve others. I feel very privileged working here.
For those considering working at CHCC, I would say that if you have the passion to help people, go for it! Find out your potential; find out what you can do. There will be challenging and stressful days, but you can overcome them with the support available all around you. As you do, you can gain satisfaction and fulfilment by improving yourself and at the same time contributing your unique personality, talents and skills to build up others in many different ways.
I am very thankful and grateful that I have an opportunity to work and better myself at CHCC.