Her Story
About Timeca
I've been in the medical field for over 20 years. I started working in clinics as a medical assistant, triaging patients, doing prescriptions, phlebotomy, and on-site testing since most clinics didn't have nurses. Now I'm an administrator and scheduler for a plastic surgeon handling patient charts, insurance checks, referrals, and scheduling. I prioritize cancer patients to meet COC dates and get them surgery within two weeks. I'm pursuing my BSN at Chamberlain after earning my Associates in Arts with honors from Washington University in 2023.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Timeca
01What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to watching my mother pass away from cervical cancer in 1993. Seeing her go through radiation, chemo, and surgery motivated me to enter healthcare to help figure out what was going on with women's health. By the time I was diagnosed with a bad cell on my cervix, it was easily removable, showing how far detection has come.
02What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
The best career advice I received was from a nurse practitioner who explained that I signed up to be a BSN, not necessarily a floor RN. She said I would likely be doing paperwork, reports, management, and audits rather than hands-on patient care, so there's no rush to get on the floors.
03What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
The sooner the better. Make sure that you have a support system, whether it's at school, church, or family. You need that community to help you throughout.
04What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
Family is valuable to me, and leaving behind something for my legacy. I want my kids to understand their history. Professionally, I want to give every patient the best healthcare possible so they leave fully aware of what's going on with themselves.
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