Hi! I’m Dee. I’m a healthcare provider and an exhaustion fighting pro. Basically, if it’s health or wellness related, I’m interested in it and ready to share it with you.
Background
After 18+ years in healthcare, I’ve experienced my share of exhaustion, overwhelm, and putting my health on the back burner. And I’m talking the wayyyyy back burner.
You can read more about my story here. Thankfully, that dark time in my life, led to me to a breakthrough and I created Wellness in Healthcare over 8 years ago.
Fast forward to today: I spend my days administering anesthesia for surgery as an Advanced Practitioner in Boston, MA. On nights and weekends, I continue to support nurses through the Wellness in Healthcare platform and community.
The Mission:
Our mission is to empower nurses to prioritize self-care, nutrition, and mind-body wellness for happier and more fulfilling careers.
Leveraging social media and online communities, I host weekly virtual meet-ups to de-stigmatize mental health issues and challenge stereotypes that keep nurses feeling stuck.
Through open communication and a supportive environment, we break down barriers to achieve a healthier tomorrow. My vision is to help nurses reconnect with their inner voice, prioritize their health, and challenge the status quo to reignite their passion for nursing.
As a trusted sounding board, I provide confidential support and creative solutions for workplace challenges unique to healthcare.
The Why:
Nurses are fleeing the bedside at record numbers and others are looking to leave the nursing profession entirely! And this was happening BEFORE the pandemic.
Did you know that most new nurses don’t last more than 3 years in the nursing profession? It doesn’t have to be that way! You don’t have to sacrifice your health or sanity for your nursing career.
Inside WIH, you’ll find tips, strategies, and anecdotes to guide you every step of the way, from those who have been there. Let’s take your health and your wellness to new heights. I like to say: It’s time to “tuRN Up Your Health”.
Like I said, I’ve spent 18+ years in healthcare, and I’ve experienced my share of exhaustion and overwhelm.
After a very public and humiliating rock-bottom moment left me questioning my nursing career and professional trajectory…I found a way to balance the busy demands, the mile long to-do lists and being pulled in a zillion different directions. And this is all way before a pandemic piled onto our already crazy schedules and exhausting workload.
I’ve been using a consistent strategy and rock solid resources for years now. I’m a stronger, healthier, and a more compassionate person because of it.
Stronger Together:
I’m here to share all my secrets and hard-earned wisdom with you! You don’t have to give up your nursing career and you don’t have to let your own health or wellness suffer. We are all in this together. Support and community are key for success, and you’ll find plenty of that here.
Welcome to Wellness in Healthcare!
Whether you’re here for support, community, because you love finding new ways to fuel your mind and body, or if you long for a deeper conversation about the realities of healthcare today, I’m so glad you’re here!
tl;dr: exhaustion (Too long, didn’t read)
To sum it up…I’m a healthcare professional who personally and deeply understands exhaustion. I know what it’s like to be fed up with our broken system that leaves nurses exhausted, overwhelmed, and fleeing the profession! And I’ve got the tips, strategies, and support to help you too! Come join us in the Wellness in Healthcare community.
Oh, and in case you were wondering… Outside my love for healthy nutrition and exhaustion fighting superpowers: I’m a lover of animals, spending time in nature, running, skiing, and the occasional glass of bubbles.
