NMC Health is pleased to announce the addition of Michelle Langston, RN, BSN, as Surgical Services Director. Let’s learn more about her!
Why are you excited to join NMC Health?
I’m very excited to work in my own community and I look forward to my new role, my new team, and collaborating with all the people that make NMC Health a great healthcare organization.
Why did you choose to have a career in healthcare?
Early on, I chose healthcare because of the stability and income to provide for my family. Remaining in healthcare afforded me opportunities of personal growth, skill, knowledge, and sense of accomplishment.
What is your specialty and why did you choose it?
My specialty is surgery. I was introduced to the specialty early in my career, and although I’ve ventured out to other nursing opportunities, surgery always feels like home.
What inspires you to do what you do every day?
My passion for service to others both directly in patient care and indirectly by developing and implementing improvements of patient care inspires me.
What is your favorite thing about working with patients?
I love being a part of their journey towards better health and wellness.
What is your top priority when providing healthcare?
I want to deliver high quality care that is both respectful and responsive to individual patient needs and values.
What are your favorite things to do outside of the office?
I like traveling, football, and most recently bowling, which is quickly becoming one of my favorite activities.
If you could give one piece of advice to someone considering a career in healthcare, what would it be?
Do it!! The profession is gratifying, innovative, expanding, and thriving. The choices are endless!
What’s the best advice you received?
Always solve the hard problems. The challenge will give you the greatest reward.
What’s one thing you wish every patient knew?
I’m invested in your health and wellness. Let’s do this together!
Welcome home to NMC Health, Michelle. We are so glad you’ve joined the family, and can’t wait to see how you help us further our mission of improving health.