Title: Registered Nurse, Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse

Company: Long Beach Memorial Hospital

Location: Signal Hill, Calif.

For nearly a decade, Shirley Bruhl has been providing nursing and health care services to patients in the state of California. Within the past 5 years, she has served as a registered nurse, and certified hospice and palliative nurse for Providence Hospice at Long Beach Memorial Hospital. During her work-week, Ms. Bruhl cares for patients, manages operations, orders equipment, distributes medications, and administers treatment services.

Ms. Bruhl became a registered nurse in 1981 at Long Beach City College, earning an Associate Degree in vocational nursing two years prior. She is also a Licensed Vocational Nurse and Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse. She has received the Hospice Star and Applause Award since joining the profession nine years ago. To keep herself abreast of changes in her profession, Ms. Bruhl maintains membership with Hospice of Palliative Care.