Hobbies/Sports:
Reading; Rubber stamping; Kite flying; Spending time with her cat, Lilly
Education Degrees:
Registered Nurse, Olivet Nazarene University (1988); Bachelor of Arts in Biology (1971)
Throughout the duration of your career, what was the one highlight that stood out the most?:
The highlight of her career is experiencing patient gratitude for her help.
Charity:
Local Church; Back to Genesis, Answers in Genesis; Computer Users Group of Kankakee River Valley; Kankakee Genealogical Society
Number Of Years In Profession:
25
Number Of Years In Current Position:
14
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to the Lord, who led her to medical science, which she found interesting and rewarding; she was happy to contribute to society in a meaningful way.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession after responding to emergency medical calls in the medical laboratory, which prepared her for the pace of nursing.
Extended Bio Profile:
Ms. Underwood is a retired registered nurse who was born in Kankakee, Ill. on June 17, 1948. She especially enjoyed working as a medical lab technician on hospital emergency calls.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Working in the infirmary of a veteran's home; Caring for sick patients; Providing emergency care as needed
Education Certifications:
Certification, American Society for Clinical Pathology, St. Francis Hospital (1973)
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Ms. Underwood hopes to be mentoring, consulting and staying current within the field of nursing.