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A special thank you to Rhonda as she has been serving on the front lines of the COIVD-19 pandemic. Thank you for your sacrifice and expertise, Rhonda!

RHONDA BLASINGAME Pediatric Service Line Nurse Educator at Levine Children’s Hospital and Jeff Gordon Children’s Center

So far, what is your favorite memory with the JLC? Wow this is a tough question because I have so many! But if I have to pick just one it would probably be volunteering in the elementary schools with Give Kids a Smile. We used to go in every Friday and provide dental education. We would have so much fun playing games, reading books, and playing with the giant teeth and toothbrushes we brought with us. The kids loved it and our committee had such a great time together!

What is your favorite quote? I’m not really a big quote person honestly but way back when I was in Nursing School I remembered one of my instructors telling our class “Panic plays no part in the training of a nurse.” I really learned exactly what she meant by that my first year as a nurse working in the Pediatric ICU. Nurses are trained to think quickly and act accurately while not panicking. I’ve practiced that way throughout my entire career especially during many really tough situations and I bring this way of thinking to my personal life as well. I always share this with any nurse I’ve trained throughout the years and hope that it has made as great of an impact on them as it did for me.

What is your favorite thing to do in Charlotte? Boating on Lake Norman!

What is the best advice you’ve received from a JLC member? Have fun and be open to serving in a leadership role!

How has the JLC impacted your life? I could also name so many things here but I would have to say one of the greatest impacts for me has been being surrounded by strong women who have given me so much support and words of encouragement throughout my journey in the JLC.

Neighborhood: Davidson Hometown: Biloxi: Missouri