Kaiser Permanente and the Alliance of Health Care Unions

Humans of Partnership: Joanna Pantig

smiling female nurse

I go to work every day in fear of getting sick and in fear of seeing patients decline. But I care so much to be present for the patients and my co-workers. Seeing patients get better and go home is fulfilling. In times like these, the teamwork I have with every member of the health care team keeps me going. We show up to work to support one another. Not only nurses, but Environmental Services and lift technicians are vital to our unit. The staff and I always find ways to laugh through the stress. We’re all in this together and we will get through it.

Joanna Pantig, registered nurse, UNAC/UHCP (Southern California)