What is your job title/your role at Scottish Rite?
My role is to make it easy for team members to raise safety concerns and then work with them to improve processes. The result is enhanced, quality care that Scottish Rite is so well known for!

What is the most fulfilling part of your job?
I was in leadership for several years, so I understand how busy a leader can be and the many hats they wear. I enjoy supporting them to facilitate the changes they want to make, while they must balance multiple priorities.

What makes Scottish Rite a special place to you?
I had the opportunity to speak with many of the staff members that interact with patients. They are mission-focused while they are doing their work, and that is so impressive to me. It’s a palpable trait here, and I think that is what makes Scottish Rite so special.

What made you choose a career in health care?
I began in health care as a respiratory therapist, and I chose to work in health care because I wanted to help others. I was drawn to respiratory care, because I was able to have close interaction with patients, work with advanced technology, like ventilators, and have a specialty in a body system.

What is something unique you get to do in your position?
I get to hear the safety concerns across the organization and make team members feel comfortable when sharing those concerns to me.

What’s your favorite thing to do outside of work?
I love spending time with my family. I also love gardening and doing yard work.

Do you have any hidden talents?
I sing, and I love to lead worship at my local church.

Where are you from and what brought you to DFW?
I grew up in Columbia, Louisiana. I married my husband, Jerry, and we moved to the Dallas area in 1992.

If you had to pick one meal to eat for the rest of your life, what would it be and why?
I would never want to eat the same thing for the rest of my life! Some of my favorite foods are boiled shrimp, a good steak and my grandma’s chicken salad.

What movie do you think everyone should watch at least once?
Seven Days in Utopia.

Favorite DFW hidden gem?
It is E Bar Tex-Mex Restaurant.

What is your job title/your role at Scottish Rite for Children?
I am the charge nurse for pre-op and the post anesthesia care unit in the surgery department.

What do you do on a daily basis or what sort of duties do you have at work?
I start the day by getting the kids ready for surgery, making sure we have adequate staffing, and the needs are met for patients, families and our team. I am also responsible for the patients heading to recovery and discharge. I function as a resource for everyone mentioned above, to keep things running as smoothly as possible.

What do you enjoy most about Scottish Rite?
I love my patients and their families as well as the members of our team.

Tell us something about your job that others might not already know?
It is a perfect fit for me. I get to take care of patients and my work friends when needed. I am a nurturing type of person so it’s perfect! 

Where is the most interesting place you’ve been?
Israel. We went last year, and it was so fascinating to walk the streets of places I have only heard about!

What is your job title/your role at Scottish Rite for Children?
My role is security officer, and I ensure the safety of patients, patient families, staff and visitors through vigilant monitoring, effective response to incidents and strict adherence to security protocols.

What do you do on a daily basis or what sort of duties do you have at work?
As a security officer at Scottish Rite for Children, I am responsible for monitoring the Evolv System, ensuring the safety and security of the hospital environment and preventing the entry of weapons. I manage the check-in process for patient appointments and contribute to an efficient and welcoming patient experience. In addition, I fulfill the role of the main entrance greeter, where I provide initial assistance and direction to visitors. This affirms a positive and supportive hospital atmosphere.

What do you enjoy most about Scottish Rite?
What I find most rewarding at Scottish Rite is witnessing the remarkable progress our patients make following their surgeries.

Tell us something about your job that others might not already know?
An aspect of my role that may not be widely known is that I occasionally assist in making patients feel comfortable and at ease before their appointments.

Where is the most interesting place you’ve been?
Hawaii.

What is your favorite game or sport to watch and play?
My favorite sports are basketball and football. I am a Green Bay Packers fan!

My favorite video games include “Call of Duty”, “Tekken” and “Fortnite”. 

If you could go back in time, what year would you travel to?
If given the chance to travel back in time, I would choose to return to 2019 to cherish additional moments with my father before his passing.

What’s one fun fact about yourself?
One interesting fact about me is that I can play the piano despite not knowing how to read music.