ST. JOSEPH HEALTHCARE IS PROUD TO BE YOUR Community Hospital

COURTESY OF ST. JOSEPH HEALTHCARE

NationalNurses Week is a special time at St. Joseph Healthcare. Each year, we pause to honor and recognize the incredible work that our nurses do every day. It is a time for us all to share our gratitude for the impact that nurses have on our lives and the lives of our patients and this community.

We could not think of a better way to celebrate National Nurses Week than by sharing a story from one of our nurses.

Meet Evan Nadeau, RN

I grew up in Brewer and I was fortunate to have two great role models in my parents. My father was a physician’s assistant and my mom was a nurse. I listened, with admiration, as my parents would share stories of their hard work and dedication to caring for the people in our family and in our community.

When I was exploring colleges, I wasn’t sure what I wanted to be, but I knew that I wanted to be someone who could take care of the community and give back in the way I’d watched my parents do so. I graduated with my nursing degree from the University of Maine in Orono. While I was gaining experience working as a nurse, I continued searching for the right fit for me and my family. I chose to join the team at St. Joseph Healthcare because they shared my commitment to providing high-quality and compassionate care. As soon as I joined the team and saw the way the mission is brought to life here, I was all in.

It can be hard to describe what it is about St. Joe’s that makes it such a special place, but for me, it’s the people. I come to work every day and I feel like I’m part of a family and I think that’s true for a lot of our patients too. I always feel proud when a patient shares that they are sad to be discharged or complete their outpatient treatment. It really speaks to the feeling you get when you receive medical care here — that you are not only being provided the medical support you need, but that you are also being cared for.

I’ve been a nurse at St. Joe’s for three years. I’m currently working in the Wound Care Clinic and Hyperbaric Medicine. I am both thankful and proud to be part of the St. Joseph Outpatient Specialty Services team. It is an honor to work with a team that offers specialized services including wound care, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, infusion therapy, EEG, ostomy care and nail care. I love this area of the hospital, the care we provide, and getting to know our patients — many whom we see frequently for outpatient care.

St. Joe’s has not only provided me with a good working environment, and the ability to provide the kind of care that matters most, but they have also provided flexibility in my schedule when I’ve needed time to take care of myself and my family. The care and support I receive from my colleagues is incredible. I would encourage anyone looking for a meaningful role in nursing or in healthcare to consider joining the St. Joe’s team.

Thank you to Evan for sharing his story, and to all the Nurses at St. Joseph Healthcare and within our community for all you do.

If you are interested in exploring nursing opportunities at St. Joe’s, you can visit stjosephbangor.org/careers or email Starr Corcoran at scorcoran@covh.org.