Alice Johnson : 30 years
Assistant Nurse Manager
7 Green, William P. Clements Jr. University Hospital
First UTSW job: Registered Nurse.
Best part about my job: Interacting with patients and their loved ones when they’re in a vulnerable state, helping them experience the best stay – and I love mentoring young nurses, helping them meet their career goals.
What energizes me at work: Seeing the joy and happiness of my patients and their families when they go home with a new kidney or liver transplant.
How co-workers describe me: Pleasant and empathetic – the go-to-person for any job-related questions.
Recipe for success: I stay calm during chaotic times.
Best UTSW memory: The time my manager, staff members, and I went bowling after work. We had a blast!
I’m really good at: Listening to my staff’s concerns and patient complaints and getting them solved.
I wish I were an instant expert at: Painting natural outdoor scenery, because I love natural beauty.
Hobby or passion: Gardening and traveling to new places.