THE irony of 2020 wasn’t lost on Goulburn Valley Health chief nurse and midwifery officer Kellie Thompson.
While it was the year of the nurse and midwife, it was also one of the toughest years health services faced as the COVID-19 pandemic brought everyday life to a halt.
This year, ahead of International Nurses Day on May 12, Ms Thompson reflected on the challenge that was 2020 and said it showed the vital role nurses play.
“Last year showed me new reasons why I think nursing is such a rewarding career,” she said.
“Globally, nursing and midwifery has risen to the challenges the pandemic presented to us.
“All nurses and midwives – in fact, all medical professionals – were called on and went above and beyond to provide healthcare.”
“And to see the amazing work our nurses and midwives do every day at GV Health was a privilege.”
