Anderson coordinates at new hospital

Shoshannah Anderson immediately felt drawn to the operating room during her clinical rotations during nursing school at University of Alabama Huntsville.

Anderson

“It was like a different world compared to the other fields of nursing that I was exposed to,” Anderson said. Anderson is currently the lead surgical services coordinator for the

Madison Hospital.

“My role consists of managing the day-to –day functions and processes of the operating room,” she said.

Anderson said nursing has always been a strong passion for her because nurses play an important role; they become a part of the healing process for a patient’s life.

For the past seven and a half years, prior to accepting her position at

Madison Hospital, Anderson worked in the area of neurosurgery

in the operating room.

“Although it was quite to difficult leave an area in which you have established relationships with the surgeons and staff, I was committed to branching out and expanding my knowledge and skills set in various areas of surgery.

Anderson said that her greatest joy within her field is being able to know that cumulative efforts of the team have helped the patients.

“Its the small things that make the difference,” she said.

Being a nurse requires commitment to giving quality care, holding a patient’s hand in comfort and offering a warm smile are among some of the greatest services that nurses provide.

Anderson said she has learned a good formula for balance in work.

“Work hard and play hard,” she said.

Anderson enjoys spending time with her husband Joseph and her two sons, Joseph III and Brendon.