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The Nurse with the Trach
Connecting with people through one shared experience at a time. I bet we have more in common than you think.
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What People Are Saying
Clare Cahalan
Insightful, Informative, and inspiring
Kimberly McDonnel
I couldn't put it down. I found myself grabbing my neck and gritting my teeth... Your wit and personality shined through. Your anger and hopelessness gave your ability to forgive more impact. I am excited to see this published and have a ripple effect to so many stuck in resentment. Cheers!!
Donna C. Maheady
Her resilience sheds light on the power of forgiveness and faith. A wide audience would benefit from reading this book … parents of children with tracheostomies, adults with tracheostomies, medical professionals, nurses, and nurse educators.
Nicholas Aromy
This is not just a book for people with traches. At its core, this is a story of sheer perseverance and defiance of all odds. If you're interested in ... spirituality, empathy and connection, or just love a good underdog, this is for you.
Will steal
your fries
Believes
in
God
Doesn't drink
enough water
Unapologetically "too much"
Started over
(again)
after age 50
Daughter
of an
immigrant
May be
addicted to
coffee
Reads
banned
books
Proud mom of a transgendered son
Still trying to figure it all out
Who I am
I’ve held various positions throughout my career, but none of them define who I am. At my core, I am still that outspoken person I've always been who thinks rules are more like suggestions. I refuse to conform and I value the uniqueness of the individual. I stand on my principles, advocate for others and challenge authority when necessary.
As a survivor, I am committed to fighting for equitable healthcare because we ALL deserve access to that. As a nurse, I am dedicated to systemic reform that will allow for the safe delivery of healthcare. After becoming disabled in my mid-twenties, I quickly learned about ableism. I am aware that I have much more to learn on that front. To my friends with disabilities, I welcome your feedback. My work is focused on providing better, more accurate representation as I continue to find ways to raise awareness.
I believe in the healing power of human connection. I am certain that hugs are medicinal. I hope to unite diverse groups by discovering our commonalities and embracing our differences.
I hope one day that love will triumph over hate.
* Peace * Love * Unity *
What I do
Clinician
RN, MHA, BSN, CPPS
Independent contract assignments,
Consulting,
Mentoring, & Advocacy
Author
Self- publishing non-fiction,
public speaking,
content creator, and
merchandise design