Williams, Sarah, Elizabeth

Nurse practitioner Lana Evans has wanted to be a nurse since she was a little girl. With more than 19 years of experience, she achieved that goal. Lana earned her master’s degree in nursing from Goshen College and is an advanced practice nurse. In her role, she collaborates with physicians to improve the quality of patient care. “I treat the person, not the disease,” she explains. “I try to be real and relate to people at their level.” This practice helps Lana understand her patients, which leads to better health. “There are many levels to patients, and sometimes, we have to peel back those layers to figure out why patients are or are not doing things we ask.” Her practice philosophy is simple. “Work hard, put your patients first and do what is best for them,” she says. “I really do care. Their health and well-being are what is important to me.” In Her Own Words If you could sit down to dinner with anyone (alive or deceased), who would it be and why? Florence Nightingale – to discuss how nursing was way back then. In addition to medicine, what are you passionate about? Horses! They are great therapy. I love to watch my kids ride and show. I like to ride myself even though I’m not very good at it. What was your first job growing up? What do you remember about it? I delivered newspapers. You had to do it no matter the weather. I got to meet and talk to people all the time. Who was or is the most influential person/role model in your life? My mom and dad. They are good role models, have good work ethics, care for others and love God. What is something most people don’t know about you? I like car racing, shooting sports and don’t mind getting dirty.

About Rebecca Crimmins Describing herself as a born caretaker, Rebecca Crimmins, NP, said she had the goal of a career in medicine since she was a young girl. She added that her mother, a Qualified Medication Aide (QMA), always cared for sick family members, and Rebecca was part of providing that care, too. She graduated from Ball State University, Muncie, IN, with both her Bachelor of Science in Nursing and her Master of Science in Nursing – Family Nurse Practitioner. Rebecca then worked in post- and pre-operative care as a perioperative RN and a post-anesthesia care unit RN. As a Nurse Practitioner, she helps patients improve their quality of life and their overall health status. “I love seeing a person grow and better themselves over time,” she says. “In family medicine, you get to build a relationship and help people meet their health goals.” Rebecca has learned from the people she cares for to be kind and patient, since the world of medicine is foreign to most. She hopes they see her as a warm and caring provider. In her own words… Who is or was the most influential people/role models in your life? My best friend, Emily. She always has the right answers with actions to prove it! What was your first job growing up? What do you remember about it? I babysat all through high school. [It was the] best job, because I have always loved caring for kids. What is your favorite food? Favorite foods: chips and salsa What was your best/worst subjects in school growing up? Best – math; worst - English If you could sit down to dinner with anyone (alive or deceased) who would it be and why? My grandmother… who I was named after. I have been told I am a lot like her and she has been through many hard seasons in life. In addition to medicine, what are you passionate about? Spending time and making memories with loved ones. Do you have pets? Yes, one dog named Gus-Gus. He is a crazy 7-motnh-old puppy. What is something most people don’t know about you? I am way more type A and task-oriented than I lead on. People perceive me as a very laid back.