For years I worked as a waitress at a Pizza Hut. I supplemented that income while also working as a Cafeteria Assistant at Beall Elementary in Frostburg, MD. I worked at the cafeteria while my son attended Elementary school. It allowed me to take him to school and be home when he got off the bus. When the restaurant closed I decided that I didn't want to work in the food service industry any longer. My son, at the time, was getting ready to head to Middle School. Most of my family members are volunteer firefighters and EMTs so I decided to look at the health care industry. I decided to enroll in the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant program at Garrett College in Accident Maryland. I enjoyed taking the classes at Garrett College and finished during the Covid-19 pandemic. While I was finishing up my degree one of my instructors suggested that I apply for a Medical Assistant position at what is now UPMC - Western Maryland. They were hiring multiple Medical Assistants and the interview would help me in the future regardless of getting the job. I was hired to work in the Endocrinology office as a front desk medical assistant. It took me a while to get used to a slower-paced job but I enjoyed it. While working at Endocrinology we were offered overtime to assist with the urgent care offices in our area. I started helping at Frostburg Urgent Care in the evenings and weekends when I wasn't working at Endocrinology. And I absolutely loved it. A full-time position eventually opened up and I was rolled over. I have been working there since and still enjoy the fast past environment and meeting all the new people. Since then I've also become a National Registered Emergency Medical Technician. Then last year when I was thinking about taking a paramedic class my family helped me consider becoming a Registered Nurse instead. That is when I started taking classes at Allegany College of Maryland. Since I do work in the urgent care I've found I enjoy working in emergency medicine so that is what I'm currently planning on specializing in and becoming an emergency nurse. I believe EMT is one of the biggest things that prepared me for my journey. Aside from that, questions and the motivation to learn. While at the urgent care my coworkers have been bombarded by questions. If there is something I don't know or don't know how to do, I ask questions. I also take the initiative to step up and take on new tasks or gain new skills. I've gone from the new Medical Assistant at Endocrinology to the Medical Assistant Expert in charge of the Frostburg Urgent Care. But I've also dedicated myself to accomplishing something I never thought I could do. It was a wonderful feeling this morning when I opened my acceptance email to Allegany College of Maryland's Fall 2025 Nursing Program. Thank you for your consideration.

For years I worked as a waitress at a Pizza Hut. I supplemented that income while also working as a Cafeteria Assistant at Beall Elementary in Frostburg, MD. I worked at the cafeteria while my son attended Elementary school. It allowed me to take him to school and be home when he got off the bus. When the restaurant closed I decided that I didn't want to work in the food service industry any longer. My son, at the time, was getting ready to head to Middle School. Most of my family members are volunteer firefighters and EMTs so I decided to look at the health care industry. I decided to enroll in the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant program at Garrett College in Accident Maryland. I enjoyed taking the classes at Garrett College and finished during the Covid-19 pandemic. While I was finishing up my degree one of my instructors suggested that I apply for a Medical Assistant position at what is now UPMC - Western Maryland. They were hiring multiple Medical Assistants and the interview would help me in the future regardless of getting the job. I was hired to work in the Endocrinology office as a front desk medical assistant. It took me a while to get used to a slower-paced job but I enjoyed it. While working at Endocrinology we were offered overtime to assist with the urgent care offices in our area. I started helping at Frostburg Urgent Care in the evenings and weekends when I wasn't working at Endocrinology. And I absolutely loved it. A full-time position eventually opened up and I was rolled over. I have been working there since and still enjoy the fast past environment and meeting all the new people. Since then I've also become a National Registered Emergency Medical Technician. Then last year when I was thinking about taking a paramedic class my family helped me consider becoming a Registered Nurse instead. That is when I started taking classes at Allegany College of Maryland. Anyone who decides to enter, stay, and enjoy the medical field makes a positive impact on the world. The people who then take a step further to help children can take that positive impact even further. I try in my current job to ease the worries of children that come into the clinic. As a mother myself I don't like when my child is sick and not feeling well. Even if he is 14 now. I'm interested in pediatric nursing because I'd like to help these children and sometimes their parents in feeling better when they are having bad days. If I was able to get a job in Labor and Delivery it would be nice to see all the joys of the new baby as parents come and go. And if things go badly, providing comfort to those people as well.

For years I worked as a waitress at a Pizza Hut in my local town. Once my son started elementary school I started working as a Cafeteria Assistant at Beall Elementary in Frostburg, MD. I still worked at Pizza Hut on the weekends and some evenings when I could make it work with child care. Working at the cafeteria allowed me to take my son to school and be home when he got off the bus. When the restaurant closed I decided that I didn't want to work in the food service industry any longer. My son, at the time, was getting ready to head to Middle School. Most of my family members are volunteer firefighters and EMTs so I decided to look at the health care industry. I had tried college when I was fresh out of high school but decided back then it wasn't for me. So I was hesitant and anxious about taking college classes again. I decided to enroll in the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant program at Garrett College in Accident Maryland. I enjoyed taking the classes at Garrett College and finished during the Covid-19 pandemic. While I was finishing up my degree one of my instructors suggested that I apply for a Medical Assistant position at what is now UPMC - Western Maryland. They were hiring multiple Medical Assistants and the interview would help me in the future regardless of getting the job. I was hired to work in the Endocrinology office as a front desk medical assistant. It took me a while to get used to a slower-paced job but I enjoyed it. While working at Endocrinology we were offered overtime to assist with the urgent care offices in our area. I started helping at UPMC Frostburg Urgent Care in the evenings and weekends when I wasn't working at Endocrinology. And I absolutely loved it. A full-time position eventually opened up and I was rolled over. I have been working there since and still enjoy the fast past environment and meeting all the new people as well as reconnecting with people I've known since my Pizza Hut days. Since then I've also become a National Registered Emergency Medical Technician and volunteer with the Mount Savage Volunteer Fire Department. Then last year when I was thinking about taking a paramedic class my family helped me consider becoming a Registered Nurse instead. That is when I started taking classes at Allegany College of Maryland. For the past year I have been working full time at a job I love and taking all the pre-nursing class and hope to finish close to the expected date I was given to finish my degree. I will be the first person from my family to get a college degree. Anyone who decides to enter, stay, and enjoy the medical field makes a positive impact on the world. I feel that I bring my positive attitude and good customer skills that were built up over 14 years of waitressing to any patient that I meet. Most of the patients we encounter are at the urgent care because they aren't feeling well physically and sometimes mentally. I truly hope that I can make their day better with my kindness and professionalism. Thank you for your consideration.

For years I worked as a waitress at a Pizza Hut in my local town. Once my son started elementary school I started working as a Cafeteria Assistant at Beall Elementary in Frostburg, MD. I still worked at Pizza Hut on the weekends and some evenings when I could make it work with child care. Working at the cafeteria allowed me to take my son to school and be home when he got off the bus. When the restaurant closed I decided that I didn't want to work in the food service industry any longer. My son, at the time, was getting ready to head to Middle School. Most of my family members are volunteer firefighters and EMTs so I decided to look at the health care industry. I had tried college when I was fresh out of high school but decided back then it wasn't for me. So I was hesitant and anxious about taking college classes again. I decided to enroll in the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant program at Garrett College in Accident Maryland. I enjoyed taking the classes at Garrett College and finished during the Covid-19 pandemic. While I was finishing up my degree one of my instructors suggested that I apply for a Medical Assistant position at what is now UPMC - Western Maryland. They were hiring multiple Medical Assistants and the interview would help me in the future regardless of getting the job. I was hired to work in the Endocrinology office as a front desk medical assistant. It took me a while to get used to a slower-paced job but I enjoyed it. While working at Endocrinology we were offered overtime to assist with the urgent care offices in our area. I started helping at UPMC Frostburg Urgent Care in the evenings and weekends when I wasn't working at Endocrinology. And I absolutely loved it. A full-time position eventually opened up and I was rolled over. I have been working there since and still enjoy the fast past environment and meeting all the new people as well as reconnecting with people I've known since my Pizza Hut days. Since then I've also become a National Registered Emergency Medical Technician and volunteer with the Mount Savage Volunteer Fire Department. Then last year when I was thinking about taking a paramedic class my family helped me consider becoming a Registered Nurse instead. That is when I started taking classes at Allegany College of Maryland. For the past year I have been working full time at a job I love and taking all the pre-nursing class and hope to finish close to the expected date I was given to finish my degree. I will be the first person from my family to get a college degree. Anyone who decides to enter, stay, and enjoy the medical field makes a positive impact on the world. I feel that I bring my positive attitude and good customer skills that were built up over 14 years of waitressing to any patient that I meet. Most of the patients we encounter are at the urgent care because they aren't feeling well physically and sometimes mentally. I truly hope that I can make their day better with my kindness and professionalism. Thank you for your consideration.

For years I worked as a waitress at a Pizza Hut in my local town. Once my son started elementary school I started working as a Cafeteria Assistant at Beall Elementary in Frostburg, MD. I still worked at Pizza Hut on the weekends and some evenings when I could make it work with child care. Working at the cafeteria allowed me to take my son to school and be home when he got off the bus. When the restaurant closed I decided that I didn't want to work in the food service industry any longer. My son, at the time, was getting ready to head to Middle School. Most of my family members are volunteer firefighters and EMTs so I decided to look at the health care industry. I decided to enroll in the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant program at Garrett College in Accident Maryland. I tried College when I was fresh out of high school but decided it wasn't for me. However, I enjoyed taking the classes at Garrett College and finished during the Covid-19 pandemic. While I was finishing up my degree one of my instructors suggested that I apply for a Medical Assistant position at what is now UPMC - Western Maryland. They were hiring multiple Medical Assistants and the interview would help me in the future regardless of getting the job. I was hired to work in the Endocrinology office as a front desk medical assistant. It took me a while to get used to a slower-paced job but I enjoyed it. While working at Endocrinology we were offered overtime to assist with the urgent care offices in our area. I started helping at UPMC Frostburg Urgent Care in the evenings and weekends when I wasn't working at Endocrinology. And I absolutely loved it. A full-time position eventually opened up and I was rolled over. I have been working there since and still enjoy the fast past environment and meeting all the new people as well as reconnecting with people I've known since my Pizza Hut days. Since then I've also become a National Registered Emergency Medical Technician. Then last year when I was thinking about taking a paramedic class my family helped me consider becoming a Registered Nurse instead. That is when I started taking classes at Allegany College of Maryland. For the past year I have been working full time at a job I love and taking all the pre-nursing class and hope to finish close to the expected date I was given to finish my degree. Thank you for your consideration.

For years I worked as a waitress at a Pizza Hut in my local town. Once my son started elementary school I started working as a Cafeteria Assistant at Beall Elementary in Frostburg, MD. I still worked at Pizza Hut on the weekends and some evenings when I could make it work with child care. Working at the cafeteria allowed me to take my son to school and be home when he got off the bus. When the restaurant closed I decided that I didn't want to work in the food service industry any longer. My son, at the time, was getting ready to head to Middle School. Most of my family members are volunteer firefighters and EMTs so I decided to look at the health care industry. I decided to enroll in the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant program at Garrett College in Accident Maryland. I enjoyed taking the classes at Garrett College and finished during the Covid-19 pandemic. While I was finishing up my degree one of my instructors suggested that I apply for a Medical Assistant position at what is now UPMC - Western Maryland. They were hiring multiple Medical Assistants and the interview would help me in the future regardless of getting the job. I was hired to work in the Endocrinology office as a front desk medical assistant. It took me a while to get used to a slower-paced job but I enjoyed it. While working at Endocrinology we were offered overtime to assist with the urgent care offices in our area. I started helping at UPMC Frostburg Urgent Care in the evenings and weekends when I wasn't working at Endocrinology. And I absolutely loved it. A full-time position eventually opened up and I was rolled over. I have been working there since and still enjoy the fast past environment and meeting all the new people as well as reconnecting with people I've known since my Pizza Hut days. Since then I've also become a National Registered Emergency Medical Technician. Then last year when I was thinking about taking a paramedic class my family helped me consider becoming a Registered Nurse instead. That is when I started taking classes at Allegany College of Maryland. For the past year I have been working full time at a job I love and taking all the pre-nursing class and hope to finish close to the expected date I was given to finish my degree. Thank you for your consideration.

For years I worked as a waitress at a Pizza Hut. I supplemented that income while also working as a Cafeteria Assistant at Beall Elementary in Frostburg, MD. I worked at the cafeteria while my son attended Elementary school. It allowed me to take him to school and be home when he got off the bus. When the restaurant closed I decided that I didn't want to work in the food service industry any longer. My son, at the time, was getting ready to head to Middle School. Most of my family members are volunteer firefighters and EMTs so I decided to look at the health care industry. I decided to enroll in the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant program at Garrett College in Accident Maryland. I enjoyed taking the classes at Garrett College and finished during the Covid-19 pandemic. While I was finishing up my degree one of my instructors suggested that I apply for a Medical Assistant position at what is now UPMC - Western Maryland. They were hiring multiple Medical Assistants and the interview would help me in the future regardless of getting the job. I was hired to work in the Endocrinology office as a front desk medical assistant. It took me a while to get used to a slower-paced job but I enjoyed it. While working at Endocrinology we were offered overtime to assist with the urgent care offices in our area. I started helping at Frostburg Urgent Care in the evenings and weekends when I wasn't working at Endocrinology. And I absolutely loved it. A full-time position eventually opened up and I was rolled over. I have been working there since and still enjoy the fast past environment and meeting all the new people. Since then I've also become a National Registered Emergency Medical Technician. Then last year when I was thinking about taking a paramedic class my family helped me consider becoming a Registered Nurse instead. That is when I started taking classes at Allegany College of Maryland. Anyone who decides to enter, stay, and enjoy the medical field makes a positive impact on the world. I feel that I bring my positive attitude and good customer skills that were built up over 14 years of waitressing to any patient that I meet. Most of the patients we encounter are at the urgent care because they aren't feeling well physically and sometimes mentally. I truly hope that I can make their day better with my kindness and professionalism. Thank you for your consideration.

For years I worked as a waitress at a Pizza Hut. I supplemented that income while also working as a Cafeteria Assistant at Beall Elementary in Frostburg, MD. I worked at the cafeteria while my son attended Elementary school. It allowed me to take him to school and be home when he got off the bus. When the restaurant closed I decided that I didn't want to work in the food service industry any longer. My son, at the time, was getting ready to head to Middle School. Most of my family members are volunteer firefighters and EMTs so I decided to look at the health care industry. I decided to enroll in the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant program at Garrett College in Accident Maryland. I enjoyed taking the classes at Garrett College and finished during the Covid-19 pandemic. While I was finishing up my degree one of my instructors suggested that I apply for a Medical Assistant position at what is now UPMC - Western Maryland. They were hiring multiple Medical Assistants and the interview would help me in the future regardless of getting the job. I was hired to work in the Endocrinology office as a front desk medical assistant. It took me a while to get used to a slower-paced job but I enjoyed it. While working at Endocrinology we were offered overtime to assist with the urgent care offices in our area. I started helping at Frostburg Urgent Care in the evenings and weekends when I wasn't working at Endocrinology. And I absolutely loved it. A full-time position eventually opened up and I was rolled over. I have been working there since and still enjoy the fast past environment and meeting all the new people. Since then I've also become a National Registered Emergency Medical Technician. Then last year when I was thinking about taking a paramedic class my family helped me consider becoming a Registered Nurse instead. That is when I started taking classes at Allegany College of Maryland. Anyone who decides to enter, stay, and enjoy the medical field makes a positive impact on the world. I feel that I bring my positive attitude and good customer skills that were built up over 14 years of waitressing to any patient that I meet. Most of the patients we encounter are at the urgent care because they aren't feeling well physically and sometimes mentally. I truly hope that I can make their day better with my kindness and professionalism. Thank you for your consideration.