Hill recalls that her dad’s nurses were very helpful and informative. After her dad expressed his wishes to remain comfortable, all the drips and IVs were removed. Instead of discussing her father’s vitals, the night nurse was present with her and her family, singing and praying with them, and making them as comfortable as possible in the moment. 

“Becoming a nurse fulfilled my dad’s dream, but I took it a step further and am honoring my dad in the job that I do,” Hill said. “Being able to give to others the care and compassion I received from my dad’s nurse is very rewarding.” 
 
Hill graduated nursing school in 2015 and worked in a hospital and a nursing home prior to finding her home at Bluegrass Care Navigators (BCN). She currently carries a caseload of 13-17 patients and sees 4-5 patients per day. Her goal is to embody the words of Ralph Waldo Emmerson, “To know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived that is to have succeeded.” 

Hill provides expert and compassionate care to make the patient as comfortable as possible and maintain a good quality of life. For her, it’s rewarding to know she’s helped someone, even if it’s as simple as giving them a smile. 

“The best part is getting to meet families and patients and build relationships, and my co-workers are awesome,” she said. “They’re always there if you need them.” 

This year, Hill is participating in BCN’s Clinical Ladder, a professional development program that rewards hospice and palliative care team members for excellence in clinical practice, quality and safe care, service excellence, cultural awareness and professional development. 

“It’s rewarding,” she said. “Not just for the monetary reward, but for the knowledge you gain.” 

BCN’s primary goal is to provide compassionate physical, emotional and spiritual care to patients and their families coping with serious illness. If your personal goals align with ours, we’d love to have you apply to join our team! View our open positions and apply at  bgcarenav.org/careers.