Elizabeth Schalliol, NP - Beacon Medical Group Midwifery Centered Care

About Marcy Floyd Educated at Goshen College, Goshen, IN, Marcy Floyd, FNP, decided on a medical career shortly after high school. During her years in the field, she has worked in Ortho-Neuro units, inpatient rehabilitation and in long-term care. With nearly two decades of experience on the orthopedic floor, she says, “It is something that I am comfortable with and skilled at as a nurse.” As she cares for her patients, she remembers there is not just one answer to a problem and she always looks at other possibilities. Marcy wants them to know that she continually strives to be an expert in her field. “I want people to know that I will do my best at helping patients achieve their greatest health outcome.” Treating patients as if they are a family member or a friend is Marcy’s philosophy. “I hope that they have felt compassion and caring from the way I treated them. That they have felt taken care of and heard,” she says. “Hope and encouragement is also what I have given them as a caregiver.” In her own words… What was your first job growing up? What do you remember about it? My first job was at a ’5os and ’60s restaurant in Sawyer Michigan, called Golda’s. I remember spilling a shake all over a customer and making our own French fries with a potato smasher in the back of the restaurant. What is your favorite food? Movie? Favorite food: Authentic Mexican tacos. I love watching the movie Elf. What was your best/worst subjects in school growing up? Worst least favorite subject was history. My best subject was math. If you could sit down to dinner with anyone (alive or deceased) who would it be and why? I would love to sit down with my grandma. She passed away when my mother was young, so I never got to meet her. In addition to medicine, what are you passionate about? I am passionate about my faith, family and fitness. Although fitness is more of a chore! What are your hobbies, interests? Taking family vacations is probably my favorite thing to do! Do you have pets? I have a grand dog, Creed, that lives with me. What is something most people don’t know about you? I was a pickleball champion at the YMCA years ago, before it became popular.

About Shawn Marie Coming from a family of nurses, physicians and a physical therapist, Shawn Marie (Shawnee) Seward’s philosophy as a provider is to promote trust, empower with knowledge and collaborate to meet needs and expectations. She says she promotes health and well-being through education and disease prevention. Her specialty in vascular surgery allows her to expand her abilities in these areas. Shawnee earned her Master of Science in Nursing from Goshen College and has worked in areas of hematology oncology and interventional radiology, in management and clinical nursing roles. Providing holistic, comprehensive care to all of her patients and their families is Shawnee’s goal. “I believe in advocating for every patient and empower them to obtain their highest quality of life,” she says. Her patients have taught her so much over the years including that you should not take anything for granted. Shawnee also has come to believe that everything happens for a reason and there is always a lesson to be learned from experiences and situations. “My passion is to provide compassionate care and to empower my patients with knowledge,” she says, adding that this is what she hopes people have learned from her. In her own words… Who is or was the most influential people/role models in your life? My parents. What was your first job growing up? What do you remember about it? Chick-fil-A at Scottsdale Mall (South Bend, IN). I remember the relationships built over the years that still exist 30+ years later. What is your favorite food? Movie? Favorite foods: any vegetable Favorite movie: Forest Gump What was your best/worst subjects in school growing up? Best: sciences Worst: choir If you could sit down to dinner with anyone (alive or deceased) who would it be and why? My mom and dad. I would want to catch them up on life’s events over the years and hear their laughter. In addition to medicine, what are you passionate about? My friends and family – especially the grandbabies. What are your hobbies, interests? Traveling, outdoor activities, having time with the grandchildren.

Melissa received her bachelor's degree in nursing from Bethel College in Mishawaka and her master's degree in nursing from Indiana University South Bend. She served as a staff nurse in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at Memorial Children's Hospital for 10 years. Melissa was also a member of the Children's Hospital's Pediatric Transport Team. She worked as a family nurse practitioner at University Park Family Medicine at Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center. She is a member of the American Association of Critical Care Nurses and the American Nurses Association. For the past two years, she has been collaborating with Dr. Luzzi in the Behavioral and Developmental Clinic.