I’ve always had great admiration for people who work in healthcare. Since my Dad is a kind and gifted neurologist, you could say I was born into this love for the medical field. This respect has only increased in recent years as I’ve studied more about the challenges that abound in healthcare. The skill and courage with which these challenges are met by teams of healthcare professionals on a daily basis is nothing short of miraculous. My awe and admiration were taken to new heights, pun perfectly intended, when I had a conversation recently with my next guest, Rob Freese.
Rob is a flight nurse, a registered nurse who transports patients to a medical facility on a helicopter or plane. In his 26 year career, he’s logged just over 2,600 flights. That translates to thousands of life saving efforts for patients who are critically injured or severely ill. In our chat, we discussed what he has learned about dealing effectively with crisis situations. In his line of work, he said working well as part of a team is absolutely essential, as is, the importance of debriefing and creating space for healing after a crisis.
I’m excited to interview Nurse Rob and explore these topics further. I’m also so curious to learn why he chose this challenging field and garner some lessons from his experience that we all might apply in our own lives. As with all my guests, I’m honored to celebrate the unique wisdom and perspective Rob Freese brings to the world.
