Jamela Anderson

I am a nurse with a bachelor degree in nursing and biology. I received my biology degree after 4 years a Mizzou. A week after graduating with that degree I entered a 15 month accelerated nursing program for a BSN. I have been a nurse for 4 years. I have done everything from acute rehab to PCU to travel nursing. Travel nursing was one of the greatest things I did in my nursing career. It allowed me to gain years of experience in just a few months. It also greatly increased my confidence as a nurse.

I am a newlywed bride as of December 2016. I married a very intelligent web developer who helped me build my own website you all get to enjoy. I am big on adventure. I enjoy fitness, hiking, traveling, and trying new things. My hobbies are forever changing. Right now they include surfing, rock climbing, bowling, and reading.

For the last 2 years or so, I've been a travelling nurse. I've worked in various units, hospitals, and States. In Arizona I worked at hospitals in Yuma and Phoenix. In Wyoming I worked in Cheyenne. In California I worked at hospitals in San Jose, Lafayette, and San Francisco. Before that, I worked primarily in Missouri at hospitals in Columbia and St. Charles.

I've worked in Ortho, Medical Surgical, and Telemetry units. I've filled in as charge nurse, mentored junior nurses, and learned from my colleagues. Traveling has given me confidence, a breadth of experience I think uncommon amongst my peers, and a quick ability to adapt to new environments.

I like reading, especially when the books I read push me outside of my comfort zone. I enjoy it when I'm forced to reconsider my personal beliefs in light of what I'm reading. I also like to read about things I would never have thought about on my own. Some of the books I've enjoyed are: Stillhouse Lake, The Devil All the Time, Big Little Lies, Firestarter, Holes, and Where the Hell is Tesla. This year I set myself a goal of reading 18 books, and I've read over 30!

I love the great outdoors. I believe people were meant to be outside. I love anything that gets the heart pumping and the adrenaline flowing. I like snow-boarding, disc golfing, hiking, camping, canoeing, and rock climbing. I'd like to take up fishing and surfing.

The experience of traveling is something I've grown to love as well. I enjoy immersing myself in different cultures and seeing the beauty of new places. Some of my favorite places to visit are: Florence, Cozumel, Yosemite(The Grand Canyon sucks!), Rocky Mountains, Sarasota, Chicago, Rocky Point Mexico, Santa Cruz, and Yellowstone.

Finally, I like doing 'Happy Home Maker' activities. I like crochet, gardening, and cooking. I like putting healthy spins on classic dishes, but some of my best dishes are comfort foods. You have to try my chili, mashed potatoes, and fried chicken.