Category: My Aveanna Story

Finding Joy in My Nursing Career
Published June 14, 2023
Monica joined the Aveanna team 10 years ago. As a new grad and single mom, she knew that one-on-one private duty nursing was the perfect job for her. Eventually she realized that it was more than just a great job – it was her passion and career. Mon…
Forever Nurse Cassandra
Published Dec. 5, 2022
Our Forever Nurse award is a special honor for those nurses who embody compassion, commitment, and care and have worked with the same patient for 10 years or more. Nurse Cassandra consistently goes above and beyond for her patient, who she has worke…
Continuing My Mission of Service: An Interview with Aveanna Veteran Peyton
Published Nov. 10, 2022
Veterans Day is extremely important to us here at Aveanna. It’s a time to honor and celebrate all veterans and particularly those members of the Aveanna family who served and sacrificed in various branches of the armed forces. Today we’re honored to…
Bill's Story: Practicing Servant Leadership as a Veteran
Published Nov. 8, 2022
Clinical Supervisor Bill served in the Pennsylvania Army National Guard for 6 years. During that time, he learned the importance of servant leadership, a lesson he carries on today in his work at Aveanna. This Friday, we hope you’ll join us in celeb…
Marky and Nurse Vanessa
Published Oct. 24, 2022
Marky and Nurse Vanessa started a new adventure together 7 years ago and have been together ever since. At 14 years old, Marky received a trach and vent and had to welcome nurses into his home for the very first time. Vanessa was his first private d…
Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week: Megan and DSP Susan
Published Sept. 16, 2022
As we continue our celebration of Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week, we’re excited to introduce Megan and DSP Susan! “I started working with Aveanna 3 years ago after leaving a full-time job as a receptionist in an office,” Susan recalls…
Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week: Jake and DSP Bill
Published Sept. 14, 2022
It’s Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week! We are so excited to honor all of Aveanna’s DSPs this week, and to highlight a few who go above and beyond for the individuals they serve. Today we’d like to introduce Jake and DSP Bill. For these …
Isaiah and Nurse Kacee
Published Sept. 8, 2022
“You don’t have to be able to talk to speak. Isaiah has a lot to say, and he speaks volumes.” Isaiah lives with cerebral palsy and is a pro at turning “can’t” into “can.” He doesn’t let anything or anyone limit what he can do. He can’t verbalize, b…
Zeke and Nurse Jessica: The Power of One-on-One Private Duty Nursing
Published Aug. 24, 2022
“Zeke was feisty from the beginning,” his mom recalls. “He fought so hard and had to overcome so many hurdles. He’s a fighter.” Zeke was born at 23 weeks gestation weighing 1 pound 4 ounces. In the third week of his life, he was diagnosed with necr…
Jacob's Feeding Tube Journey
Published Feb. 11, 2022
“Jacob is a medical miracle,” his grandmother shares. “His original prognosis was that he wouldn’t walk, wouldn’t talk, and would have a brain deficit. That’s not the case today. He’s exceptionally bright and can do anything he puts his mind to.” J…
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