Neal

About me:

I've been a flight nurse for over 8 years. I like the autonomy and challenge of the job. I can't say enough about what I've been taught and accomplished with this job(Thanks Patsy!). Our educational expectations are high and we are required to keep numerous certifications as well as our quarterly invasive labs. I usually work 2 days/week. That allows me plenty of time for coaching baseball and occasionally basketball. After taking a much needed break from the er for about 7-8yrs, I've started doing some PRN at Golden Valley in Clinton. I really enjoy working for this er manager and the er staff. Some of the nurses I went through RN school with. It's good reconnect and see the quality that came from our class! Golden Valley is unique in the way that it has EMT-B's, EMT-P's and the RN's that function in the ER together. Anyone that doesn't think paramedics can't take the primary role in patient care.......come down and work a shift with me. I can show you a some that are top of the line! They could put some er nurses I've worked with in other places to shame! I have 2 kids. An 18y/o young man and a 4 year old girl. Dalton is a Senior this year. He's still playing basketball. I'm going to hate to see the season end. His plans are to get his EMT license and work the ambulance to get himself through RN school. I think he has a lot to look forward to! Alli is 4 going on 18. She is constantly busy, but really likes to be at home. I have 50/50 custody of her and our visits are some of the best times for me and Dalton. I'm into being healthy and staying in shape. I've been to the mountains 13 years straight with the exception of the last 3 years. I keep my skills up on skis but I have to say snowboarding is the best. I love to travel to the beaches to snorkel. I plan to learn to dive and maybe surf. I lift three times per week faithfully, I bike as often as I can for the cardio.

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