Brittri Ridley became a nurse through a personal calling. After her son was born with Down Syndrome, the time she spent with him and the nurses in the neonatal intensive care unit made clear the path she needed to take in her life. “Nurses are called to care and nurture those we love and those […]
In 2007, after receiving his degree in Microbiology from Louisiana State University, Ryan Breaux was looking for a position that would allow him to grow and evolve in the medical field. “I was looking for a position that would allow growth in the future as I got near to completing my MHA/MBA program,” said Ryan. […]
Leah Lopez was raised a “Texas girl” to her very core. Her idol growing up was Texas singing star Selena, who she admired for her drive and for the compassion she always showed for others. It’s this attitude that ultimately translated into a love for people that Leah turned into a career as a care […]
When Kate Hurlbut was a sophomore at Texas A&M, her mom had to have surgery. During her mother’s recovery, Kate was introduced to an amazing nurse that helped her mother recuperate. Kate grew close to her mother’s nurse who asked if Kate had ever considered nursing school. “She shared how many options there are in […]
Daisha Price had her first introduction to the power of nursing as a young girl at St. Louis Children’s Hospital. While a family member was being treated, a nurse in the ward befriended Daisha and the two developed a tight bond. “I wasn’t even her patient in that moment, but she showed me the love, […]
Human beings thrive on interpersonal connections and community; we need a tribe. Eddie Moore’s personal connections brought him to Texas Children’s two years ago and, ever since then, connections are what keep him learning and growing on our One Amazing Team. “At Texas Children’s, I found my place,” says Eddie. “I get to communicate and […]
From a young age, Bobbie Jehle knew she wanted a career in healthcare after spending a lot of time in hospitals with her father. During this time in her life, she became inspired by the healthcare workers her family interacted with on a daily basis. “I saw the compassion and difference they made in the […]
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, […]
