"Every time I pulled into the driveway, I had chest pains. I was so anxious." After 40 years as a nurse at City of Hope, Susan McCreary reflects on her remarkable journey from anxious beginner to experienced caregiver. Her dual passion for nursing and volunteering with Sierra Madre Search and Rescue shaped her into the compassionate healer she is today. "Don't be afraid of the hard things, because sometimes those are the best." Watch Susan's full story and see how every team member at City of Hope — from crossing guards to transport techs — brings something special: compassion. (fb)

Throughout her life, Tina Jaramillo, M.S.N., R.N., OCN, has cared for several sick loved ones — an experience that ultimately inspired her to pursue a career in nursing. For the last seven years, she has worked as an infusion nurse at City of Hope — she’s the keeper of countless stories and memories from patients she’s cared for throughout the last seven years. And what makes her proud to work at City of Hope? “Knowing that when I tell other people that I work here, I often hear how the hospital and staff saved their family members or themselves.” Thank you, Tina! We are proud to call you — and all our extraordinary City of Hope nurses — a part of our care team. #NursesMonth (fb)