What is your job title/your role at Scottish Rite?
I’m a certified medical assistant in the Surgery department. I help guide patients to their surgery areas in the back and assist them to their vehicles once they are discharged. I also help the doctors with various tasks in the Orthopedics department.
What is the most fulfilling part of your job?
It is rewarding to see how happy the kids are after their surgery. Knowing they can return to the activities that makes them happy brings me joy.
What makes Scottish Rite a special place to you?
Scottish Rite is a special place because of the people. Everyone always has a smile on their face!
What made you choose a career in health care?
I grew up knowing I wanted to help people. I always enjoyed working with kids so working in pediatric care was just the perfect fit for me.
What is something unique you get to do in your position?
While bringing patients to the back before surgery, I am the first face they see, and I get the chance to set the tone for how their day will go!
What’s your favorite thing to do outside of work?
I really like to read and am a member of a book club. I also enjoy attending concerts and comedy shows.
Where are you from, and what brought you to DFW?
I am from Amarillo, Texas. I worked at another hospital for children, and then I found my way to Scottish Rite shortly after.
If you could travel to anywhere in the world, where would you go and why?
Scotland. I want to see the plot of land I received as a joke for Christmas.
If you had to pick one meal to eat for the rest of your life, what would it be?
I would choose tamales, chicken fried steak or mashed potatoes.
What movie do you think everyone should watch at least once?
“Iron Jawed Angels”
What is the first concert you attended?
Sugar Ray
Favorite DFW hidden gem?
The Addison Improv. It does not get enough attention, and so many great comedians have shows there.
If you were to have a movie based on your life, which actress/actor would you choose to play your character?
America Ferrera
What is some advice you would give your younger self, OR what’s the best piece of advice you’ve received?
The best advice I received was to love louder. Love louder than the hate, the noise and anything that would destroy your peace.
