At Baylor, it takes all kinds of nurses to help fulfill the College’s mission of excellence in patient care, research and education. Every day this week, BCM Family will share a Q-and-A with a nurse who works at Baylor College of Medicine.

Read more about some of these special healthcare professionals, and be sure to wish them and others a Happy Nurses Week this May 6 – 12!

Q: How long have you been working at Baylor College of Medicine?

A: I have been at Baylor for three years this month

Q: Describe your role as a clinical nurse in the Department of Medicine. 

A: As a nurse in (Section of) Immunology, Allergy, and Rheumatology, I coordinate patient care in relation to infusions, manage prior authorizations for biologics, support providers, and ensure smooth clinic operations to enhance patient outcomes and access to treatment

Q: What is the best thing about being a nurse at Baylor College of Medicine?

A: I continually grow both personally and professionally by working alongside supportive providers, and I consistently expand my clinical knowledge through ongoing experiences within the rheumatology clinic.

By Dana Benson