Her Story
About Paige
Paige Down serves as Director of Nursing in Honolulu, Hawaii, bringing 39 years of expertise to her leadership role in the maternal child health space. She oversees a management team responsible for caring for moms, babies, children, and neonates, emphasizing inspiration for her staff to deliver respectful and high-quality patient care. Down earned her bachelor's degree from Linfield College and her master's degree from Western Governors University in 2016. Her core values of honesty, respect, and integrity guide her professional presence, and she has been recognized with a nomination for Nurse Leader of the Year in the Kaiser healthcare market. In addition to her professional commitments, Down participates in philanthropic efforts with BARC in Oregon, March of Dimes, and Ronald McDonald foundations.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Paige
01What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
Maintain my core values and let that lead the way. Have a professional presence. Reaction to things is integral to navigating almost anything. Stay calm in the eye of the storm.
02What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
Don't be afraid to follow your calling. If you have a nuance of what you'd like to do and you get inspired by it, go for that. Bring in more of what inspires you most. Self-care needs to be a priority. If you truly love what you're doing, there's no stopping you.
03What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
Honesty, respect, integrity. Professional presence. Alignment with staff on core values.
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