Congratulations to Our Employee of the Month: Crystal Shoemaker

Describe Your Family: I am a mother of four, grandmother of 10 and great-grandmother of five.

Describe yourself in five words: Friendly, helpful, funny, compassionate, spiritual.

What is something you are proud of: To have worked at Kirby Pines for 14 years.

Do you have a pet: A cat, Pantaliamon (Pan).

Do you have any hobbies or interests: Reading, listening to gospel music, gardening, and collecting angels.

What is your favorite thing about your job: The gratitude of our residents, telling me they love me and bringing smiles to their faces.

What is your favorite food: Catfish. 

What is your favorite song: Broken But I’m Healed by Byron Cage.

What would you like people to know about you: That I pray for us all each and every day and I try to help anyone I can.

Crystal Shoemaker always goes above and beyond to make sure things flow smoothly on the unit. She is a team player and is very observant of the residents and immediately notifies the charge nurse if any change is noticed. She is flexible and willing to go to any area she is needed. Crystal is happy to take on a special project to enhance the quality of care she gives her residents. We are so glad to have her as part of our team.

– Rhonda Nelson, Director of Nursing