Faith, Family, and Finding Purpose: “It makes you feel good, working and helping people.”
she works as a Registered Nurse, a role she has grown into with compassion and dedication. Her Christian faith is a cornerstone of her care philosophy, believing it’s crucial to treat people with the same love that Christ has for us. Before joining Providence, Ashley worked at another long-term care facility in Crown Point. She earned her CNA license during her senior year of high school and jumped straight into the healthcare world in the summer of 2020. “I love the people. I love the residents. I love the staff,” she shared. “It’s a fun environment to work in. Sure, every job has challenges, but overall, I enjoy it here.” Even though nursing was not part of her family background, her mom has a business degree, and none of her three sisters went into healthcare, Ashley knew it was the right path for her. “I am actually the first nurse in my family,” she said. “Sometimes I ask myself, ‘How did I end up here?’ But I would not trade it.”
Ashley has been with Providence for nearly three years. She currently works the evening shift at Park Place of St. John and will soon transition to the morning shift. In that time, she has found not only meaningful work but also a real community. The support and camaraderie she has experienced from her colleagues and the residents have made her feel like she’s part of a big, caring family. “Ashley brings so much light and energy to our campus,” says Terri Vercel, Director of Nursing. “Her caregiving skills are God-gifted, her compassion is genuine, and the residents feel it every day.” “One of my favorite memories is pretty recent,” she said. “Some of us, in the evenings, something for dinner, and we all go down to the first floor to grab food together. It’s simple, but it’s special.” Outside of work, Ashley is keeping busy with something very exciting: wedding planning. She is getting married this July, and most of started doing a monthly potluck. Everyone brings
her free time is wrapped up in preparing for the big day. She’s excited to start this new chapter of her life and is grateful for the support she’s received from her Providence family. It’s hard to find something that Ashley’s co-workers wouldn’t know about her, as they’re a tight-knit group. One thing they might not know about Ashley is that she used to live in Utah between her sophomore and junior years of high school. When asked what keeps her grounded on the tough days, her answer was simple and sincere. “Knowing that what I am doing is not just for people. It is to glorify God. If you do not stay grounded in your belief in God, things can fall apart.” Ashley’s journey is one of compassion, commitment, and purpose. She is a joyful presence on the Park Place team, and her heart for
ASHLEY REVLETT RN, Park Place of St. John
For Ashley, working at Providence is not just a job. It is a calling. Ashley’s journey with Providence began while she was still in nursing school. Another Park Place of St. John employee encouraged her to apply for the open role. Not only was it close to her home, but the individual knew that Ashley would like the corporation’s religious background since Ashley is a pastor’s daughter. She’s more than willing to support and promote any religious background she can. She started as a CNA and juggled school and work to earn her degree. Today,
others is evident in everything she does.
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