Meet Kevin, Sleep Clinician
I came into sleep through my background as a respiratory therapist. I knew I had always wanted to work in healthcare, I guess I take after my mother as she worked as a nurse! After a few years in acute…
I came into sleep through my background as a respiratory therapist. I knew I had always wanted to work in healthcare, I guess I take after my mother as she worked as a nurse! After a few years in acute care, I moved into sleep medicine and quickly realized how common sleep apnea is—even among my own friends and family. Many people don’t realize how valuable sleep is until they start waking up exhausted, slow, or debilitated, and a common misconception is, ‘Oh, I’m just getting old.’ Often, it’s actually due to sleep apnea. It’s been incredibly rewarding to know I can make a real difference in people’s lives.
My biggest accomplishment in life has been graduating from Respiratory Therapy and building a rewarding career in healthcare. It’s something I’m proud of because it allows me to make a real difference in people’s lives every day. Aside from my work accomplishments, one of my life accomplishments is visiting over 20 different countries – I’ve traveled across Europe, Asia and North America and I look forward to adding more in the future!
I love seeing the shift in people. A lot of patients come in tired, frustrated, or even anxious, and being able to calm that down, explain things clearly, and watch them get better—it’s huge. That human connection, knowing you’ve made their life a little easier, is what keeps me going.
