Kate Szuberla Jauch Scholarship

For years I worked as a waitress at a Pizza Hut. I supplemented that income while also working as a Cafeteria Assistant at Beall Elementary in Frostburg, MD. I worked at the cafeteria while my son attended Elementary school. It allowed me to take him to school and be home when he got off the bus. When the restaurant closed I decided that I didn't want to work in the food service industry any longer. My son, at the time, was getting ready to head to Middle School. Most of my family members are volunteer firefighters and EMTs so I decided to look at the health care industry. I decided to enroll in the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant program at Garrett College in Accident Maryland. I enjoyed taking the classes at Garrett College and finished during the Covid-19 pandemic. While I was finishing up my degree one of my instructors suggested that I apply for a Medical Assistant position at what is now UPMC - Western Maryland. They were hiring multiple Medical Assistants and the interview would help me in the future regardless of getting the job. I was hired to work in the Endocrinology office as a front desk medical assistant. It took me a while to get used to a slower-paced job but I enjoyed it. While working at Endocrinology we were offered overtime to assist with the urgent care offices in our area. I started helping at Frostburg Urgent Care in the evenings and weekends when I wasn't working at Endocrinology. And I absolutely loved it. A full-time position eventually opened up and I was rolled over. I have been working there since and still enjoy the fast past environment and meeting all the new people. Since then I've also become a National Registered Emergency Medical Technician. Then last year when I was thinking about taking a paramedic class my family helped me consider becoming a Registered Nurse instead. That is when I started taking classes at Allegany College of Maryland. Anyone who decides to enter, stay, and enjoy the medical field makes a positive impact on the world. I feel that I bring my positive attitude and good customer skills that were built up over 14 years of waitressing to any patient that I meet. Most of the patients we encounter are at the urgent care because they aren't feeling well physically and sometimes mentally. I truly hope that I can make their day better with my kindness and professionalism. Thank you for your consideration.