Page 55 - 45th Anniversary Alumni Success Stories

Ultimately healthcare is what I always wanted to do, but
I had never gotten around to it as life kept getting in the
way. I was working at a print shop and was a father to
two children with a third on the way. My father approached
me one day about my dream to be in healthcare and he
challenged me to pursue it. He plainly said, “It’s either
now or never.” He drove me to PMI and I filled out the
application, interviewed, and was accepted into the
Respiratory Therapy program. My instructors were pre-
pared, knowledgeable and enthusiastic and prepared me
to succeed. My parents were my rock and helped me
balance school, work, and family.

I have had a great deal of experience in our field. I’ve
earned my bachelor’s degree and hope to pursue a master’s
in Health Care Administration in the near future. I have
had the blessed opportunity to train and grow within the
field of Respiratory Therapy which includes treating
patients of all ages, furthering my education and depart-
ment management. I am currently the director of Respira-
tory Therapy, Patient Experience, Pastoral Care and
Volunteer Services at a hospital in southern Arizona. It
is with a heart full of respect, love and gratitude that I
share my story. PMI has taught me how to not only
clinically care for our patients and their families but to
also do it in a manner that is individualized, respectful
and compassionate. Thank you Pima Medical Institute
– you have greatly helped my dreams come true!

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