KATHY GERBER

Five Towns Premier Rehabilitation

Kathy Gerber's dedication and service to the nursing profession is unwavering. She is a steady comforting presence at Five Towns Premier Rehabilitation, where she has supported residents and colleagues for over 34 years.

An LPN who received a BS in psychology from Molloy University, Kathy was directed to her career path at an early age. She was greatly influenced by the kindness and comfort of nurses when she was hospitalized at 12 years old. These warm memories motivated Kathy to become a nurse and make a difference in the lives of others.

She enjoys working on the 5th floor and is well known for her compassion, humor, and patience. Kathy says that it is a good day if she can make others smile. She likes to treat every resident as if they were her own family.

Kathy is a member of the 1199 Healthcare workers union and prides herself on being a role model for the younger generation of nurses coming into the field. Besides possessing excellent clinical skills, Kathy emphasizes the importance of loyalty and dedication to the nursing profession and the organization in which you work. "The grass isn't always greener,” Kathy says. Thank you Nurse Gerber for making this world a better place!