Staff Spotlight: Carol McNamara, RN

Known for her gentle approach, her gift of listening and her love for animals, Carol McNamara is first described by her team as “compassionate” and “fantastic."

A Neonatal Nurse for over twenty years, Carol McNamara serves Stephen’s Place residents with the greatest level of respect, care and concern for their individual needs.

It should be said, her team is quick to applaud her love (and gift) of baking. For each birthday, Carol prepares her co-worker's favorite baked-from-scratch cake to ring in their special day. Yuuum!

Q: What are three words that describe Stephen's Place?A: Awesome, Fun & ExceptionalQ: Do you have a favorite quote?A: “You are the architect of your own destiny; you are the master of your own fate; you are behind the steering wheel of your life. There are no limitations to what you can do, have, or be. Except the limitations you place on yourself by your own thinking.” – Brian TracyQ: If Hollywood made a movie about your life, who would you like to see cast as you?A: Meryl StreepQ: If you had to eat one meal, every day for the rest of your life, what would it be?A: Tostada – I love the crunch!Q: What children’s character can you relate with most?A: Dorothy from the Wizard of Oz “There’s no place like home”Q: What are a couple things most people don’t know about you?A: I can cross one eye and I have a new kitty – Leonidas!Q: What super power do you wish you had?A: Healing. When I was a child I would pretend I could heal them by touch.Q: What would people never guess you do in your role? "A: Office type work, organizing, helping with the activities calendar.Q: Last but not least, when are you happiest?A: When I’m with my family and my animals!