Harley Merrell is a medical assistant at the IU Health Simon Cancer Center multidisciplinary outpatient clinic. "I really can't imaging doing anything else with my life [outside of working in healthcare]. Getting to interact with and help these patients is so rewarding," said Harley. "Probably the biggest honor of my life is being able to be involved in their care." Watch the video below by clicking the link to learn more about Harley's experience as a Medical Assistant at IU Health. Explore inspiring and meaningful careers at IU Health by visiting @iuhealth.org/careers
Ana Reeves is a new nurse on Methodist Hospital's surgical trauma unit. She started on the unit about three years ago as a patient care assistant and decided to stay on to begin her nursing career. "I love nursing. When you have patients for multiple shifts and you walk into that patient's room in the morning and you see their face light up because they recognize their nurse and they trust their nurse and you built that rapport... it's an amazing feeling to be able to be that person for somebody." Watch the video below by clicking the link to learn more about Ana's career development as a nurse at IU Health. Explore inspiring and meaningful careers at IU Health by visiting @iuhealth.org/careers
Ashley Hooks, a RN working in IU Health's 5C Post-Surgical unit, is involved in several nursing initiatives and groups at the hospital, including the Skin and Wound team, the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) Advisory Council, the Mock Code team and the EPIC Clinical Alarms and Device Integration Council. “I’m most proud of the CNO Advisory Council. This group gives me a chance to collaborate with team members from other units, and I can already see the steps building towards positive changes within the hospital,” Hooks says. Read the story below by clicking the link to learn more about Ashley's career growth and team involvement at IU Health. Explore inspiring and meaningful careers at IU Health by visiting @iuhealth.org/careers
At IU Health Methodist Hospital, nursing runs deep for Karren Moore-Brewer and her daughter, Breyonna. Karren has worked as a nurse for close to four decades. Inspired by her mom’s compassion and strengthened by her own journey as a heart‑transplant patient, Breyonna found her calling at the bedside as well. "My nurses who took care of me when I was sick were very influential in my decision to become a nurse. I also feel blessed to have the mom I do. She has brushed off on me with her work ethic and how she treats people." Watch the video below by clicking the link to learn more about the mother and daughter's inspiring journey. Explore inspiring and meaningful careers at IU Health by visiting @iuhealth.org/careers
During National Nurses Week, we’re celebrating Denise Harvey, a longtime IU Health West Emergency department nurse whose compassion, teamwork and steady presence help patients feel supported during some of the most difficult moments of their lives. “My favorite part of my job is the teamwork approach to patient care,” she says. “In the emergency room, everyone plays an important role, and it’s rewarding to be part of a team that works together to care for patients and support one another through every shift.” Read the story below by clicking the link to learn more about Harvey's two decades spent as a nurse at IU Health. Explore inspiring and meaningful careers at IU Health by visiting @iuhealth.org/careers
After starting as a travel nurse, Janelle Griffin chose to make IU Health West Hospital her long-term career home. Janelle Griffin, registered nurse, began her journey at IU Health West Hospital as a travel nurse. Travel nurses take on temporary assignments across the country, helping hospitals meet patient care needs wherever they arise. After spending nine months in the IU Health West 3B Medical-Surgical unit, Griffin realized she didn’t want to leave. “I had a good experience, and I moved to the west side to look for a place to plant my roots in. So, it is nice to come back and be an actual team member, to feel like you belong somewhere and to feel like you're a part of something,” Griffin explains. Read the story below by clicking the link to learn more about Janelle's journey to becoming a full-time nurse at IU Health. Explore inspiring and meaningful careers at IU Health by visiting @iuhealth.org/careers
Mikaely Clark is a nurse on Methodist Hospital's surgical trauma critical care unit. Following COVID, Mikaely took a break from inpatient bedside nursing, but eventually realized she missed that connection with her patients. "There's something special about being someone's advocate at their worst and then you can kind of see how they evolve and grow and get better in the ICU and it's just super, super special." Watch the video below by clicking the link to learn more about Mikaely's experience as an RN at IU Health Methodist Hospital. Explore inspiring and meaningful careers at IU Health by visiting @iuhealth.org/careers
We are less than three weeks out from the IU Health 500 Festival Mini-Marathon in downtown Indianapolis. Juanyette Jones is a Methodist nurse and participant in this year's race who is training hard to cross the finish line for the second year in a row. "I feel like completing the half marathon (last year) made me realize that I really can do whatever I put my mind to." Watch the video below by clicking the link for Juanyette's message to all looking to achieve their goals. Explore inspiring and meaningful careers at IU Health by visiting @iuhealth.org/careers
For Toluwanimi Oyedele, MD, the path to medicine began with a simple but powerful desire: to do more. Growing up surrounded by caregivers serving underserved communities, she saw firsthand the gaps in access to care—and the difference even limited resources could make. As a young caregiver herself, those experiences sparked a curiosity and determination that would shape her future. “I just wanted to know as much as possible so I could provide even better care for my patients,” Oyedele says. Read the story below by clicking the link to learn more about Oyedele's journey to becoming a physician at IU Health. Explore inspiring and meaningful careers at IU Health by visiting @iuhealth.org/careers
As a patient care assistant on 5S at IU Health Methodist Hospital, Amy Hernandez juggles a wide variety of tasks for her patients—from getting them cleaned up to helping them order food and eat. And as described by a recent patient, Hernandez’s care goes far beyond just doing the job. “Amy is a very compassionate, caring individual who goes above and beyond for her patients,” this patient recalls. “She made me feel like I was her family member with exceptional care and attention to detail she gave. I did not feel like I was just a job or task she needed to complete, but a person she genuinely cared for and wanted the best outcome for.” Read the story below by clicking the link to learn more about Amy's compassionate care provided as a patient care assistant at IU Health Methodist Hospital. Explore inspiring and meaningful careers at IU Health by visiting @iuhealth.org/careers
