"Caring for cancer patients for many years has been a very rewarding experience by supporting them and their families through the devastating impact of the diagnosis of malignancy. Providing emotional support is as important as caring for their physical needs and this is best accomplished by patience, willingness to listen, availability, communication, and compassion.  I apply the same principles to the nephrology patients that require intravenous iron."

                                                                                                                              Kathy

Joined the SCSP Team: 1990

Education
Kathy is a graduate of St. Joseph Hospital School of Practical Nursing in 1966. 

More about Kathy:

Her years of nursing include Childrens Hospital of Michigan premi-newborn and burn unit.  At Bon Secours Hospital she was a staff nurse in the medical/surgical unit and was involved with the development of the primary nursing unit.  At Bon Secours Nursing Care Center she was the charge nurse in the skilled nursing unit.  She is also a former member of Bon Secours Hospital Ethics Committee representing long term care. Kathy is currently responsible for chemotherapy and care of cancer patients in the outpatient setting.  She is also involved with nephrology patients as an infusion nurse for IV iron.

Professional Affiliations:

• The Oncology Nursing Society
• IV Nursing Society (Great Lakes Chapter)
• Henry Ford Hospital Ethics Committee Center for Senior Independence