Six years ago, Meghan Santos changed her career aspirations from physical therapy to nursing, following in the footsteps of her grandmother, whom she deeply admires, after encouragement from a nursing professor at Broward College.

Today, Santos is an RN in Broward Health North’s cardiac special care unit, where she is always willing to step up and help out when needed. In addition to her RN duties, she trains new hires, leads a staff action committee, participates in rounding and more.

“After five years in nursing, there is absolutely no other profession I would rather have,” Santos said. “I constantly think about my late grandmother and know this is right where I was meant to be.”

Santos has a bachelor’s degree in exercise science and health promotions from Florida Atlantic University, an associate degree in nursing from Broward College and has an advanced cardiac life support certification.