Staff Testimonials
Here's what some of the healthcare professional have to say about working for Saint John Hospital.
 Julia McGary, R.N.
Staff Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Saint John Hospital
Julia likes working at Saint John Hospital because its small size allows members of the medical team to get to know each another well.
"All the ancillary departments are friendly and cooperative," says Julia, who joined our team in 1994. "We all work together for the common good of the patients. Our mission statement talks about serving the poor and vulnerable. We truly serve the community here at Saint John."
Another thing Julia likes about working here is the high priority on communication with staff members. "Saint John really cares about the opinions of employees and seeks input from staff on opportunities for improvement."
 Nichole Tavares, R.N.
Staff Nurse, Women's Center
Saint John Hospital
"I picked the right hospital to start my career," says Nichole, who joined the staff at Saint John right after she graduated from nursing school in 2002. "Saint John has a terrific staff, and they have been extremely supportive during my training period. I couldn't ask for a more compassionate, knowledgeable and supportive team."
Nichole loves working in labor and delivery, helping moms through the birth process and caring for newborn babies. "It is an awesome miracle I get to experience each time I work," she says. She also likes the teamwork demonstrated by the entire staff at Saint John.
"Everyone helps out where they are needed. Everyone is working toward our mission, and it shows."
 Valerie Lamborn
Physical Therapy Assistant
Saint John Hospital
"Saint John Hospital is a great place to grow as a clinician and as a person," says Valerie, who has been a physical therapy assistant at Saint John since 1984. She takes the hospital's mission to heart as she works with patients in acute, outpatient and long-term care.
"I think of how I would want my family to be treated when working with patients, because essentially we are all family," she says. "Healthcare is a stressful field at times, but the employees at Saint John and Providence Medical Center make working here enjoyable. They are very caring and very mindful of our mission to help all. We work together as a team, and patients notice that."
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