In the background of the everyday operations of Surgical Services is an unseen force by the name of Maretchu Sanchez. Daily, she shows boundless energy, compassion, and a listening ear and is the ultimate resource for the department. Maretchu joined the Riverside Community Hospital team 20 years ago as a staff nurse. Since then, she has made a home here at our hospital, met her husband, and is now raising their son. Maretchu has been promoted to charge nurse, supervisor, and now manager.

She fully encompasses the values of RCH by…
A – She shows Accountability for herself and her staff
L – She exemplifies Leadership qualities
W – She is Willing to do any and everything to make sure our patients are safe and cared for
A – She has a “can do” Attitude and always is a team player to figure out how to make it work
Y – She is selfless and exhibits “You first” before her own needs
S – She is deeply concerned for the Safety of her patients and her staff

The staff describes Maretchu as, “A diamond in the rough, caring, cheerful, loves(!) Christmas and is completely selfless. She is passionate about her work, and her colleagues and is a great manager to have.”