Name: Julia Proshwitz
Company: Corewell Health
What Does Your Company/Organization Do? Healthcare, I work specifically with Oncology services and provide education content to Corewell Team Members to stay current in Evidence-based Practice and support by providing resource so patients can receive high-quality cancer care
Age: 39
Education: Associates in Arts and Associates in Applied Science Southwestern Michigan College Associates Degree in Nursing Lake Michigan College Bachelor in Science of Nursing Western Michigan University Current student Masters in Science of Nursing in Education Chamberlain University
Accomplishments:
DAISY Award winner Member of the Board of Peer Review the Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing 4 College Degrees Board Certification in Nursing Professional Development NPD-BC ONCC Certification in Oncology Certified Nurse OCN Active member of: Infusion Nursing Society (INS) Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) Association of Nursing Professional Development (ANPD) Michigan Nursing Professional Development (MNPD) MNPD Communications Committee Chairperson of the Relay for Life Berrien County
Current City: Buchanan Michigan
Place You Were Born: Three Rivers Michigan
What was your first job? Working at a floral shop in Marcellus Michigan
What motivates you to give back to your community? Being a nurse is an honor and a gift, I have always wanted to help others and now that I am working in oncology I see everyday how much our patients need and deserve. I give back because I hope one day cancer has a cure.
What Superpower would you most love to have? Pause time. We are always in such a hurry that we forget to live in the moment. Life is short and we need to find ways to enjoy every moment we get!
What would you like to leave behind as your legacy once you are gone? My biggest legacy will live in my son, as a parent we are meant to shape and guide our children. I hope that Ezra is able to see the impact I have made and want to carry the torch, in his own way of course. As for my work legacy, I hope to be remembered as an advocate, knowledgeable, and compassionate.