My concern in the pediatric age group is that we cannot adequately assess a child digitally in primary care. We must see these children in person. Also, children need to be coming in for their good checks to have certain labs and immunizations.
1. Tell us about your upbringing, background, and journey?
I was born in Greenwood, South Carolina but was raised mainly in Augusta, GA, and the suburbs of Atlanta, GA. I went to The University of Georgia for the undergraduate with a focus in Health Promotion, then went on to nursing school at The Medical College of Georgia in Augusta, Georgia where I graduated with my Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree in 2014.
I always knew I wanted to work in pediatrics, therefore my first job out of nursing school was with Children's Healthcare of Atlanta on a Liver & Kidney Transplant/Stepdown Unit. I also worked at Wolfson Children's Hospital in Pediatric Oncology/Bone Marrow Transplant, and McLeod Children's Hospital in General Pediatrics and Pediatric ICU.
I went back to school for Masters of Science in Nursing at The University of Alabama at Birmingham as Pediatric Nurse Practitioner & graduated in 2017. I currently work in private pediatric practice in Hartsville, SC where I see well & sick children, as well as round on newborns at the local regional hospital for level I and II neonates.
2. Why did you choose to be a caregiver and what qualities do you think one needs to do so?
I knew from a very young age I wanted to work in the medical field in order to serve others. I nicknamed my grandmother's insulin checks at the age of 3 as "bloodsuckers", and I watched my father battle idiopathic Pancreatitis from the age of 12, which he still battles today.
I've always known from these two influential people in my life that I wanted to prevent disease, injury, and help others live their most optimal life. I chose Pediatrics because the foundation of all learning begins in children, they are the future of this world. I love the resilience & heart of children & it honors me to serve them each & every day.
Qualities I think you should have to work in the medical field, esp pediatrics, include motivation, empathy, determination,
3. We salute your work during the pandemic, where did you get the inspiration to work so hard?
After watching my dad battle a chronic disease for most of my childhood & taking care of children battling cancer, it is the least I can do to give back to my community to serve them during hardship and unprecedented times. If I can save someone from disease, injury, or harm then I am doing my job well. I also have a strong Christian faith and believe it was my purpose to serve children
4. How do you expect digital health to grow over the next 5 years?
My hope is that mental health resources will grow in the digital health market, it is very much needed in pediatrics, esp in the adolescent age group. I also hope pediatric specialties will allow more digital health consultations/appointments esp for those children that live in rural areas and have limited means of transportations.
5. What are your concerns about Digital Health?
My concern in the pediatric age group is that we cannot adequately assess a child digitally in primary care. We must see these children in person. Also, children need to be coming in for their good checks to have certain labs and immunizations.
6. Can you let us know anyone application of Digital Health in your country which has impressed you?
Mental health telehealth visits through MUSC in Charleston, SC. This has been a game-changer for children in our rural area having access to care from our office to a bigger facility.
7. What is your message for encouraging more people to take up this profession and the younger generation?
Never give up. A lot of people are scared to specialize in certain fields due to limiting their scope of medicine. I believe that specializing helps make you that much more knowledgeable and sought after.
In the field of medicine, we cannot know everything. Medicine is ever-changing due to research and science. Specialize in the field that brings you the most passion and dive deep! Learn as much as you can!
8. What does your typical day look like and what do you like to do besides work?
I am a go-getter & I thrive off of being busy. I am also a wife & mother to a 6-month-old little boy, Shep, and a 3-year-old daughter, Sullivyn. I am also a FASTer Way to Fat Loss Certified Health Coach to help prevent disease and allow people to feel the best version of themselves.
I run health rounds every few weeks. I also enjoy advocating for safer personal care product laws by working as a Beauty counter Consultant. I enjoy working out, shopping, attending church, hanging out with my family & friends, and going to the beach or pool.
My typical working day includes:
5:30 am - Wake up & workout or get ready
7:00 am - Feed my children & get them ready for the day
7:45 am - Drop my kids off & head to my office
8:45 am -12 pm- Start my day with patients or round at the hospital if I am on call (I am on call ~7 days/month)
12:1:30 pm - lunch break
1:30 pm -5 pm - Afternoon patients
6pm - Dinner & bath time with kids/family
7pm - Bedtime for my little boy
8:pm - Bedtime for my daughter
8:30 pm - Check in with my clients doing health rounds, catch up on emails, shop, read, wind down
10 pm - Bedtime
Haley Jackson - Pediatric Nurse Practitioner in Hartsville, SC
Interviewed By: Navya Garg
This interview is sponsored by Plus91 Technologies, a leading Digital Health firm.
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