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Nurse Week 2025 | Celebrating Our Nurses: Meet Alexis

May 6, 2025 by TRU Community Care

After graduating nursing school in 2008, Alexis cared for neuro and ortho patients and worked in travel nursing before taking an extraordinary path—pursuing self-care and meditation practices, eventually becoming a temporary nun at a Tibetan Buddhist monastery in Canada.

“When COVID hit in 2020, I realized I had a skill-set that would allow me to be of help,” Alexis shares. This calling brought her back to nursing, first at Boulder Community Hospital’s Oncology unit, and eventually to TRU in July 2023.

Her Buddhist background uniquely prepared her for hospice work. “Tibetan Buddhists have a saying, ‘think about death five times a day and you’ll be happy.’ This attitude, coupled with witnessing many oncology patients scared to die, ultimately led me to hospice care.”

Memento mori watch Alexis received from a Buddhist nun reminds her to appreciate each moment.

Memento mori watch Alexis received from a Buddhist nun is another reminder to appreciate each moment.

At TRU, Alexis finds deep meaning in supporting patients during their final journey. “We are with patients and families for a very specific sliver of their lives—filled with sadness, appreciation for life, fear, and fearlessness. Facades usually drop in the face of terminal illness. I truly honor these moments.”

“It is a privilege to do this work and be present for our community members in this way. I love my job with TRU, and I hope to continue it long into the future.”

Thank you, Alexis, for bringing your compassion and unique perspective to our TRU family!

 

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