For the past several years I have been a dedicated mom and wife. During my 11 years out of the nursing field I have maintained my license as well as taken online nursing CE & CPR classes. During that time I was able to care for my mother when she had cancer as well as nuture and care for my young children. While out of the nursing profession these many years my skills might be a little rusty, but I have grown in maturity, compassion and empathy for others. I have lost several family members and have experienced being on the other side, the family side of sickness. Since last working as a nurse I have also been a patient a few times myself a few times, those experiences have deepened my empathy for those who need someone to care for them. In addition to my experiences listed I was also an LPN for 3 years in Indiana prior to moving to NY, prior to that a CNA in highschool and through college. I have a history of caring for patients and their families for many years earlier in my life.