For as long as she can remember, Kim Holt has always had a strong work ethic and compassion for others – values instilled by her childhood hero, her mother. In 1992, the diligent care and compassion her family received from the hospital nursing staff during her mother’s unfortunate passing inspired her to pay that kindness […]
Artur Gonzales’s difficult childhood translated into a strong sense of advocacy as an adult for those who can’t fight for themselves. As his career in nursing progressed, Artur found his home at the Texas Children’s Cancer and Hematology Center. “I knew I wanted to fight for these kids that were dealing with diseases that were […]
An Immigrant’s Journey to Her Dream Job ‘It’s Good Knowing I had an Impact on Someone’s Life’ Patient and Family Engagement Specialist Alma Martinez has worked at Texas Children’s for 29 years, but her advocacy for Spanish-speaking children and families in hospital settings spans a lifetime. Her story began in Monterrey, Mexico in the mid-1980s, […]
Growing up, Analisa Luedtke was inspired by her grandmother, who was one of the most influential people in her life. As Analisa describes it, she was a force to be reckoned with having aggressively fundraised for the setup of a rural community clinic that provided free services for those who couldn’t afford medical care within […]
Since starting her career in 2005, Carmen Keith has grown both professionally and personally within Texas Children’s supportive environment. Texas Children’s is the place where Carmen chose to grow from a student nurse to an Advanced Family Nurse Practitioner, and with the help of our Tuition Reimbursement program is now going back to school to […]
In honor of CRNA week, Megan Sheneman shares why she chose to become a nurse anesthetist. Fast fact: As advanced practice registered nurses, certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) have been providing anesthesia care to patients in the United States for more than 150 years. A CRNA is one of the many team members who works […]
Valencia Gant grew up with her sisters idolizing their strong mother. “My mother taught my sisters and me the importance of education, hard work and treating others as you would like to be treated. She reminded us the importance of saying “please and thank you” to those you interact with on a daily basis,” said […]
Brianna is The Difference – shining her light to make children’s days brighter. When interacting with patients and families who walk through the doors, Brianna Williams has a goal of making sure they always leave feeling better than when they came in. “It’s not about making people happy but providing positive relief,” says Brianna, a […]
In 2022, Texas Children’s Pediatric ICU nurse Kyle Cockerham embarked on a transformative medical mission. Stationed in the Eastern European country of Moldova for a month with the U.S.-based organization Send Relief, Kyle provided care as well as a little bit of hope to Ukrainian refugees and local patients in need during one of the […]
Ozzy is The Difference – facing down uncertainty to find a way. When you’re worried or feel left in the dark about paying for medical care, the anxiety alone is a heavy burden to carry. Texas Children’s is committed to caring for all women and children regardless of their ability to pay, and thanks to […]
