Get to know the Nurses at CCHP - for National Nurse Appreciation Week
It's National Nurses Week and we thought we would take this time to not only say thank you to our favorite nurses and medical assistants, but also give our supporters and patients a chance to get to know them.
Jozefa Cheman, HIV Nurse Care Coordinator (soon to be a Nurse Practitioner!)
How long have you been at CCHP?
Almost 8 years!
What is your favorite part about being a nurse?
Being truly helpful to those who need it.
What do you love about working at CCHP?
The patients and staff and feeling connected with everyone here.
You’re a new addition to the crayon box. What color would you be?
Cerulean blue, because I love that name.
When I am not at work, you can find me...studying!
What’s your favorite 90’s jam?
Beastie Boys – “Sure Shot”
If you found a lottery ticket that ends up winning $10 million. What would you do?
Pay my student loans, buy and house and travel (taking everyone with me)
Would you rather have one life that lasts 1,000 years or live 10 lives that last 100 years each?
Live 10 lives that last 100 years each – I think?
Yvonne Green, Nursing Supervisor
How long have you been at CCHP?
3 Months
What is your favorite part about being a nurse?
You will always find a job (haha). I love helping heal people.
What do you love about working at CCHP?
Great colleagues and great work hours.
You’re a new addition to the crayon box. What color would you be?
Sparkling purple – because that is my daughter’s favorite color.
When I am not at work, you can find me...at home with my husband and daughter.
What’s your favorite 90’s jam?
“Hello Mama Africa” – by (the late) Garnett Silk
If you found a lottery ticket that ends up winning $10 million. What would you do?
I would continue working for 2 weeks to process what I would do with all that money.
Would you rather only be able to whisper or only be able to shout?
Whisper I hate you and shout I love you.
Bobby West, FRP Nursing Care Manager
How long have you been at CCHP?
4 years
What is your favorite part about being a nurse?
I get to care for people who need help.
What do you love about working at CCHP?
I love the patients at CCHP!
You’re a new addition to the crayon box. What color would you be?
I’d be orange, so I could brighten up the box.
When I am not at work, you can find me...at church.
What’s your favorite 90’s jam?
Ginuwine - “Pony”
If you found a lottery ticket that ends up winning $10 million. What would you do?
Go to the lottery office and collect!
Would rather meet an alien visit or travel to outer space?
Travel to outer space.
Elzbieta Krappa, Medical Asssitant
How long have you been at CCHP?
Almost 2 years
What is your favorite part about being a medical assistant?
Helping doctors and patients
What do you love about working at CCHP?
Friendly atmosphere
You’re a new addition to the crayon box. What color would you be?
Green – the color of my eyes
When I am not at work, you can find me...in the forest, hiking.
What’s your favorite 90’s jam?
Actually 80’s jam – Pink Floyd
If you found a lottery ticket that ends up winning $10 million. What would you do?
Travel
Would you rather be super fast or super strong?
I’m trying to be both.
Anita Bisumber, Senior Medical Assistant
How long have you been at CCHP?
11 years
What is your favorite part about being a medical assistant?
Helping patients
What do you love about working at CCHP?
Working with the underserved, my wonderful co-workers and staff, and the family oriented workplace.
You’re a new addition to the crayon box. What color would you be?
Jade, because of it symbolizes calmness.
When I am not at work, you can find me...at home, the gym or out with friends.
What’s your favorite 90’s jam?
Janet Jackson
If you found a lottery ticket that ends up winning $10 million. What would you do?
Not sure
Would you rather fight 100 duck sized horses or 1 horse size duck?
Neither
Iris Gonzalez, Senior Medical Assistant
How long have you been at CCHP?
11 years – My first day was the day they began providing services on the 9th floor.
What is your favorite part about being a medical assistant?
Taking care of all of my patients, being helpful to those in need of assistance.
What do you love about working at CCHP?
I love doing phlebotomy (drawing blood). Also, getting along with my coworkers and working together as a team.
You’re a new addition to the crayon box. What color would you be?
Midnight blue, because it means being at peace.
When I am not at work, you can find me...at home.
What’s your favorite 90’s jam?
All freestyle
If you found a lottery ticket that ends up winning $10 million. What would you do?
Give some to charities and get a good education.
Would you rather be a giant hamster or a tiny rhino?
A tiny rhino
Annette Santiago, Senior Dispensing Nurse
How long have you been at CCHP?
13 years
What is your favorite part about being a nurse?
I can pretty much find a job anywhere.
What do you love about working at CCHP?
The direct care. Watching patients progress from intake to achieving treatment/lifetime goals.
You’re a new addition to the crayon box. What color would you be?
Yellow – to reflect my sunny disposition
When I am not at work, you can find me...binge watching TV series on Neflix and Hulu.
What’s your favorite 90’s jam?
C&C Music Factory ‘ “Gonna Make you Sweat” (Everybody Dance Now)
If you found a lottery ticket that ends up winning $10 million. What would you do?
Pay off all my debts and buy a home in the Poconos
Would you rather sound like Mickey Mouse or Donald Duck for the rest of your life?
Donald Duck
Patricia McDarby, Nursing Director
How long have you been at CCHP?
Almost 2 years
What is your favorite part about being a nurse?
Knowing that people trust you to give them the best care and education on maintaining their health and informing them of resources available to help them on that endeavor.
What do you love about working at CCHP?
I love the patients!!
You’re a new addition to the crayon box. What color would you be?
Red, because it projects strength, courage and warmth.
When I am not at work, you can find me...riding Citi Bike, walking my dog in Central Park or Riverside Park, or shopping at thrift stores.
What’s your favorite 90’s jam?
“Don’t Stop Believing.” A great summer, windows down, driving and singing at the top of your lungs.
If you found a lottery ticket that ends up winning $10 million. What would you do?
I would take care of my family and open the Ben Stone Family Clinic (from Doc Hollywood) in Little Rock, Arkansas and Dr. Stone could be the head of the clinic.
Would you rather be able to stop time or fly?
Fly!
Catherine Morrison, LPN
How long have you been at CCHP?
I started in August as a security guard and was hired as an LPN in January (5 months ago)
What is your favorite part about being a nurse?
Helping people.
What do you love about working at CCHP?
I love the people I work with. Everyone works as a team. We have different personalities, but we work well together.
You’re a new addition to the crayon box. What color would you be?
Purple, because it represents ambition, wealther, widom and dignity which are all things I aspire to have
When I am not at work, you can find me...at home with family.
What’s your favorite 90’s jam?
Anything from Aaliyah
If you found a lottery ticket that ends up winning $10 million. What would you do?
Buy my mother a house and travel the world.
Would you rather have to sneeze but not be able to, or have something stuck in your eye for an entire year?
Sneeze but not be able to.
Annaliza Velasco, LPN
How long have you been at CCHP?
10 Months
What is your favorite part about being a nurse?
Taking care of patients and learning from them and learning from my colleagues.
What do you love about working at CCHP?
My shift is wonderful. The staff our awesome and patients are excellent.
You’re a new addition to the crayon box. What color would you be?
Pink
When I am not at work, you can find me...at home.
What’s your favorite 90’s jam?
Bon Jovi
If you found a lottery ticket that ends up winning $10 million. What would you do?
Claim it.
Would you rather have bananas for fingers or bananas for toes?
Bananas for fingers.
Colette Kempf, LPN
How long have you been at CCHP?
1 year
What is your favorite part about being a nurse?
Meeting people from all walks of life and putting a smile on someone’s face. Hoping I make a difference to someone’s life.
What do you love about working at CCHP?
Working as a team in a respectful environment. Pleasant and caring co-workers
You’re a new addition to the crayon box. What color would you be?
Yellow – happy and cheeful
When I am not at work, you can find me...shopping or hanging out with family and friends enjoying some good food.
What’s your favorite 90’s jam?
The Cranberries – “Linger”, ‘Dreams” or “Zombie”
Bryan Adams, Bon Jovi and Guns n Roses too
If you found a lottery ticket that ends up winning $10 million. What would you do?
Share with my immediate family. Buy a comfortable home with 2+ bathrooms. Go to Europe and Disney. Give some money to the homeless and the less fortunate people I know.
Would you rather always be 10 minutes late or always be 20 minutes early?
Of course, 20 minutes early. So I can make the coffee.
Alysia Benitez, Medical Assistant
How long have you been at CCHP?
1 month
What is your favorite part about being a medical assistant?
Working with the patients
What do you love about working at CCHP?
There’s always someone willing to help and answer all my questions with a kind tone.
You’re a new addition to the crayon box. What color would you be?
Bright red, because it’s my favorite color and it stands out.
When I am not at work, you can find me...at home watching a movie or at the park walking around.
What’s your favorite 90’s jam?
Aaliyah - “One in a Million”
If you found a lottery ticket that ends up winning $10 million. What would you do?
Invest in property
Would you rather be without knees or without elbows?
Without knees
Cheryl Brown, Dispensing Nurse
How long have you been at CCHP?
For 8 months P/T on Saturday's. I worked here in 2012 as a full-time Dispensing Nurse.
What is your favorite part about being a nurse?
My favorite part of being a nurse is seeing people get the help they need through treatment whether it be medication, therapy or just a listening ear.
What do you love about working at CCHP?
I love CCHP b/c they are concerned about their community, clients and employees. I am grateful that they show appreciation to their employees.
You’re a new addition to the crayon box. What color would you be?
Lucky lavender. It flows with everything and is soft and subtle.
When I am not at work, you can find me...laying in the sun, enjoying the view of life.
What’s your favorite 90’s jam?
Goo Goo Dolls - "Iris"
If you found a lottery ticket that ends up winning $10 million. What would you do?
Buy a big house on an island with all my family in it.
Would you rather be able to teleport anywhere or be able to read minds?
Read Minds. I could save a lot of lives.
Jomel Johnson, Dispensing Nurse
How long have you been at CCHP?
I was here for 14 years and then I left. I returned in 2015 as a per-diem nurse.
What is your favorite part about being a nurse?
Just being their for client is important to me and making a difference. When I can encourage just one person, I know I have done my job.
What do you love about working at CCHP?
I love my coworkers because we are like family and a good team that work together.
You’re a new addition to the crayon box. What color would you be?
Purple! It is passionate and soft and shows sensitivity.
When I am not at work, you can find me...working with the other joy of life in nurse - working in foster care.
What’s your favorite 90’s jam?
Whitney Houston - "I Will Always Love You"
If you found a lottery ticket that ends up winning $10 million. What would you do?
I always wanted to offer a program for first time pregnant women that offer all services - parent education, psychotherapy, pediatrics and prenatal care all in one site.
Would you rather be a ninja or a pirate?
Ninja, because they are quick on their feet.