Meet...Bobby
Name:
Roberta Jo Navarro, R.N.Department: 1 West/Trauma.
How
long at MUSC: Almost 2 and
a half years. What did you want to be when you were little: I wanted to work with my dad, who was a carpenter and contractor.
What was your first job: Cleaning stalls in exchange for boarding my horse.
How did you become interested in nursing: I was a lab technician for 16 years and it was time to progress. I am comfortable working in a hospital, and I love nursing. I am also a certified Spanish interpreter.
What is the most rewarding aspect of your job: The words of thanks from my patients and their families.
Favorite room in your house: Living room on a cold rainy day with the TV on and me half asleep.
Least favorite chore: Weeding my garden.
Bad habit: Leaving books and papers next to the bed or sofa.
Pet peeve: Cruelty to animals—they’re defenseless.
Person you admire the most: My dad. He came to this country, couldn’t speak, read or write English. He joined the military to earn his citizenship and became a prominent businessman who built custom homes.
Friday, Nov. 3, 2006
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