Becky the Nurse
Why did Becky choose to become a nurse?
I always wanted to be a nurse but did not proceed with education. Special child.
What was Becky's first job?
Cafeteria in a nursing home. I was 16 years old and I could walk here after school
What’s the first thing you’re going to do on Monday when you don’t have to sign in to work?
Watch the sunrise on the deck and water my flowers.
What is my Grand Daughters Name?
Abigail Jean
What is your proudest accomplishment?
What has been your favorite part of this role?
I built very strong working relationships with Doctors and Nurses.
What Colleges did Becky graduate from?
Indiana University Northwest in 1992, then Indiana Wesleyan in 2002
What's on your bucket list?
I want to go see the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. And many more list to complete.
How many children do I have
Two
Who is your favorite MD?
Dr Joanna Maurice she provided knowledge to me for a disastrous situation. I learned to trust her decisions with our patients.
How many years have you been a nurse?
Becky to Answer....
I worked here from 1976-1978
Beckys Biggest Office Pet Peeve
Anyone Cooking or heating fish in the office microwave.
My Son's name is _____ and is___years old.
Steve, 42
What did you learn from Dr. Tarek Karaman?
He was the lead MD for IMMC. He taught me to look outside the box in many situations. Great teacher.
How long has Becky been with Advocate?
24 years 9 months and 1 day
I worked here in 1978
The Crown Point Clinic
The holiday where everyone gets presents for eight straight nights.
Hanukkah
My Daughter's name is_______ and is _____ years old
Kari, 37
Another Dr. that Becky admired during her career....
Dr Paola Smith Medical Director of UR Out of area: Very knowledgeable and a great teacher.
I've held these positions within Advocate
Case Manager Rounder at Trinity under Advocate, SNF Case Manager, and Out of Area Nurse followed by MSSP
I returned to Community Hospital Munster in 1979-2001 and held these 4 roles
Unit Secretary, Nursing assistant, RN, Infection Control RN
Funny Story:
I was an RN on the floor providing for a vented patient and when I walked in to access my patient at 12 midnight and on the bedside table there was a sandwich with one bite out of it. My mouth dropped.