Valerie is consistently going above and beyond to ensure the happiness and well-being of her patients and their families. She goes out of her way to make them feel welcome and loved. Valerie has taken 24/7 calls for over a year during COVID-19 to ensure a dialysis nurse is available to help answer any questions her patients may have and to help triage dialysis emergencies.

As a coworker, she goes out of her way to provide training and mentorship and to cultivate a fun and welcoming work environment. Her patients know her to be dependable, caring, playful, and professional, and they always know they will receive excellent, safe, care in her hands. An expert in her specialty area, Valerie’s expertise has optimized outcomes to support children experiencing end-stage renal disease on their journey towards a kidney transplant.

Finally, Valerie is a nurse who models mutual respect and ethical behavior for members of our interdisciplinary team.