We Are IH: Nurse assistant studies to provide more hands-on care

September 19, 2024
Ashley with daughter Ze (left) and son Ethan (right).

Name: Ashley Ogilvie (she/her/hers)
Job Title: Nursing Unit Assistant
Years of Service: 7
Worksite: Queen Victoria Hospital
Community: Revelstoke 
Ancestral Territory: Secwépemc/Shuswap
Favourite Quote / Advice to live by: Live life to the fullest!

Ashley Ogilvie is a nursing unit assistant (NUA) at Queen Victoria Hospital in Revelstoke, B.C. For Ashley, the best aspect of being part of a health-care team is the collaboration with doctors, nurses and other health-care professionals, which fosters a sense of community and shared purpose. 

“Nursing unit assistants often play a crucial role in supporting staff and ensuring that patients receive the care they need,” explains Ashley. “This can be incredibly rewarding for those who are driven by a desire to help make a difference in other people’s lives.”

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