At Incredible Health, we cherish our nurses every day! In honor of National Nurses Week, we wanted to give our nurses the chance to have the spotlight they deserve.
Four of our incredible nurses share unforgettable moments that shaped their careers. They also talk about their roles in helping others find their dream job with Incredible Health.
For as long as she can remember, Abbie found that taking care of people came naturally to her. She knew she was meant to have a career where she could utilize her natural ability to care for others and make a difference.
Abbie’s past nursing experience includes cardiology/cath lab, ER, and aesthetics. Her role as a Talent Advocate allows her to support nurses through their job search and hiring process. Abbie is a cheerleader and loves the chance to help nurses find their dream jobs.
Abbie Chobot
Talent AdvocateWhat’s one moment you’ll never forget in your nursing career?
A moment that I will never forget would be the last night of my orientation in the emergency department.
We had unfortunately lost a patient that we had all worked hard to save earlier in the night. However, a few hours later, we had a pregnant patient come in about to deliver their baby. We had just gotten her into a room when she delivered a healthy baby.
This was the first time I had witnessed a birth, and the culmination of the whole night reminded me of the role nurses play in peoples’ lives. We get to see the good and the bad, and that night it all just happened within a few hours of each other.
How can others show appreciation for nurses?
The best way to show appreciation for nurses is to know that we are doing our absolute best to provide you exceptional care.
For example, suppose we aren’t able to respond to you in a matter of minutes. In that case, it just means another patient was in need of more urgent assistance. We constantly have to do our best to prioritize.
What’s your favorite part of working at Incredible Health?
My favorite part about working at Incredible Health is the culture. I’m surrounded by people who are excited about helping nurses and passionate about what they do each and every day.
Even as a high schooler, Michelle knew she wanted to be a nurse (particularly a NICU nurse). Her career pathway started at 18, working as an EMT. As she began to grow in her career, she began working in ISCU critical care.
Michelle also works as a Screener for Incredible Health. She loves talking to new nurses because they are excited about starting their careers. Their enthusiasm helps Michelle rediscover her passion for nursing.
Michelle Miller
ScreenerWhat’s one moment you’ll never forget in your nursing career?
While working in ISCU, I had a patient who was very sick. I found myself advocating for the patient all day because I was so concerned he would code.
After about an hour or so, the patient ended up coding. Luckily we were able to save him, and I just remember thinking if I didn’t advocate for him, he might not have survived. So, that was definitely one of my prouder moments.
How can others show appreciation for nurses?
I definitely feel like the nursing field goes unnoticed in many ways. I think one of the best things you can do is just be kind. In such a stressful environment, being nice can go a long way.
What’s your favorite part of working at Incredible Health?
My favorite part of working with Incredible Health is the team’s cohesiveness. Everyone works well together, so I never feel alone.
I also appreciate and love that at Incredible Health, they genuinely want us to succeed and grow. I believe that in the years to come, there will still be plenty of opportunities for the nurses on the team to explore—especially options outside of the traditional bedside nursing route.
I can speak for most of our team that we’re just super thankful, and we love this platform. We love the opportunity to help out other nurses along the way.
Rebecca is a registered nurse with working experience in Pediatric ICU/ER and Perioperative Services. Rebecca also works as a Talent Advocate at Incredible Health. Her role at Incredible Health is to help nurses through every step of the interview process.
Rebecca found her calling to be a nurse while she was a patient. She recalls how amazing the nurses were and how they went above and beyond for her and her parents.
She began talking to the nurses and asking about their day-to-day duties. The more she spoke with them, the more she realized she wanted to pursue a career in nursing.
Rebecca Brown
Talent AdvocateWhat’s one moment you’ll never forget in your nursing career?
I was a charge nurse in the OR for a couple of years. Late one night, I remember we had a student come in with appendicitis from a local college.
He was in a lot of pain and absolutely terrified of having surgery. When I transferred him to pre-op from the ER, I chatted with him. We talked about what he was studying and how he liked living in Boulder.
He was such a friendly kid, and I remember when we went back to the OR, his eyes got wide, and he was anxious. I helped him transfer to the OR table and chatted with him until he went to sleep. He held my hand the whole time.
After recovery, I went to check on him, and he was so thankful for the extra time I took with him. We often forget that patients can feel very lonely in the hospital. A little extra time makes a huge difference!
How can others show appreciation for nurses?
I think the biggest thing is to remember to say thank you. That is a huge thing that helps nurses on and off shift! It goes a long way to show appreciation!
What’s your favorite part of working at Incredible Health?
My favorite part of working at Incredible Health is we are nurses helping nurses. We go above and beyond to help nurses find and do their best work!
Sierra currently works as an infusion nurse and has experience working in PCU and float pool. She has a passion for studying medicine and the human body. When deciding on her career, she knew she wanted to make a difference in people’s lives. What better way to pursue both of those things than becoming a nurse?
As a Scheduler for Incredible Health, Sierra helps make the job search process for our nurses as easy as possible. Making sure interviews are getting scheduled and happening on time is an essential part of our commitment to revolutionizing the way nurses get hired.
Sierra Lucas
SchedulerWhat’s one moment you’ll never forget in your nursing career?
A moment I’ll never forget is when a patient had his parents bring me a card and candle saying thank you for taking care of him for the last couple of days. He was in liver and kidney failure due to being an alcoholic, and he needed a lot of assistance. He said he really appreciated how I treated him.
He said he felt as if the previous nurses were judging him because of his life choices, which were reflected in the care he received. He was grateful for me because he felt like I treated and took care of him just like I would any other patient, which meant a lot to him.
How can others show appreciation for nurses?
Showing nurses respect [is a good start], which seems like the bare minimum. If someone wants to do something extra for appreciation, nurses love a heartfelt note or card just expressing thanks. Some cookies or candy is always appreciated too!
What’s your favorite part of working at Incredible Health?
My favorite part about working with Incredible Health is the company’s overall culture. Everyone is so nice and helpful. They value work-life balance and our mental health, which I think is very important!
