Leisure Activities: In my spare time, I like to longboard, play softball, and run long distance. I am very interested in learning new things. Recently, I have been learning balance tricks. You can often find me upside down, practicing handstands.
Fun Fact: I have a soft spot for all animals. As a child, my parents have always told me almost every month I would save a new animal I had found in the backyard. Whether its a toad, a turtle, rabbits, bees, and even a possum, I would try to pet them and/or take them in.
How do you interact with patients? I interact with patients by getting to know them. I dont look at them as patients, but as friends and/or family. I love to listen to the stories they tell me. I have learned more from my patients than schooling will ever teach me.
Favorite part of job? I feel very fortunate that I have the opportunity to be a surgical hygienist because it always keeps me on my toes. I dont just get to clean teeth, but I get to assist during surgery, which makes work very interesting.
Why do you love working with your doctor? Dr. Gaither and I have very similar work ethics. We do not stand for anything less than perfection. He also makes work very enjoyable when we arent chair side. Dr. Gaither can sometimes be caught teaching me how to Ollie on my skateboard when we have downtime.