Mercy Jane Pitt Pediatric Cancer Center-Springfield

When I was 18 years old, I actually started my first job as a CNA. And seeing the difference I could make in those people's lives really drew me to nursing. Originally, I had thought maybe pharmacy, but my mind changed once I started that CNA job and caring for people. So in sleep medicine, we deal a lot with obstructive sleep apnea, central sleep apnea, narcolepsy, restless legs, insomnia. Those are really the big things that we see on a day-to-day basis. I would say I develop relationships with my patients by listening to them and letting them know I understand where they are coming from.

"The big difference you will find in coming to Springfield Surgical Specialists is the ease of the experience. You can park close to the front doors, and you don't have to wait long inside. You get in, get the surgery done, and then go home. You don't have to go through a 3 hour process at a pre-admission clinic on a separate day from the surgery like you would at the hospital. All the pre-admission is done over the phone. Also the staff at Springfield Surgical Specialists is just excellent. Not only are they professional, but they truly care about their patients."