I think having a clinical background is an advantage. Having walked in the shoes of providing care gives a leader deeper insight.

Never insult a man until you've walked a mile in his shoes, that way when you insult him, your a mile away and you've got his shoes.

The people here are like a family to me. I view my role with passion and excitement every day.

A nurse can immediately implement emergency protocols. They can order lab work, X-rays before the doctor sees the patient.

There has always been this vision we would take it beyond clinical care and go into research.

My background is in health care.