Tamera Keith, RN
Mother/Baby/NBN
I heard (from a friend) about the wonderful antepartum/mother-baby unit that deals with high-risk pregnancy patients and the level II newborn nursery. I have always been interested in both those areas of nursing.
What do you like about working for LUHS?
I like that it's a teaching hospital. There is lots of teamwork on the unit. I enjoy working with all my co-workers. I also have a great manager who asks for staff nursing input. That means a lot to me.
How many years have you been working at LUHS?
Since 2005
Where did you attend nursing school?
Triton College
Was your first job here at Loyola?
No, I worked at a nursing home for several years.
What do you like most about your job?
The newborn nursery with all the precious babies and teaching new moms how to care for their newborns
What is something that you are doing today that you never imagined you'd be doing when you first began your career?
Working at Loyola with high-risk antepartum patients when at times they are very critical patients
What's the nicest thing a patient has ever said to you?
"You have really made my hospital stay a wonderful experience; you are the best nurse I've had so far."
What qualities do you believe are necessary to be a successful nurse?
Be caring, compassionate and have lots of patience. Always listen to your patients and be a good patient advocate.
Additional Comments
I really love being a nurse. I enjoy helping others in their time of need. I also enjoy training new nurses and making them a part of my team.