Service to civilian: Local program forges new career path for veterans
and last updated 2021-03-01 18:22:16-05
SUFFOLK, Va. - With her laptop in hand, Teresa Tolle makes her way to exam room 9. As a clinical care technician for Bon Secours Mercy Health, her schedule calls for a full day of patients.
She's in a civilian healthcare field that she now loves, but that wasn't always the plan.
Joining the Navy in her 20s and climbing through the ranks, Tolle became a Corspman, providing medical help for other Sailors.
"On the ships when you have someone that's dehydrated, the doctor will have you go ahead and start IVs. If someone has a minor cut, you'll go ahead and do a couple of sutures," she said.