Vocational nurse
It is something she's grown used to as a part of Saint Mary's Volunteen program, in which Gill has spent a total of 175 hours.
This summer, she works a shift every Monday. Much of her time is spent in the postpartum ward, where she deals with mothers who have just given birth and their infants. Her duties range from making the beds and cribs to helping discharge patients.
"I get to interact with a lot of different people while learning about the medical field," Gill said. "I really enjoy it."
Gill, 17, is headed into her senior year at Reno High School. She said her time at St. Mary's allows her to experience working in a hospital, something she wants to be a part of for years to come.
"I want to become a doctor, but I don't know where I'm going to apply for school yet," she said with a laugh. "(I'm) probably going to have lots of biology."
Gill's mother, Nancy, said she thinks the program is a wonderful experience for her daughter.
"It's shown her what to expect, and she looks forward to it every week," Nancy Gill said.
Courtney Gill got involved with Volunteen after she saw a newspaper ad and applied. Carolyn Scovill, the program's director, said the program is competitive. Applicants need to have a minimum 2.5 grade point average, submit letters of recommendation and a resume, go through an interview process and pass a two-part tuberculosis test.
The Volunteen program has an average of 10 to 12 teenagers on board throughout the year, Scovill said.
Scovill said whenever she hears about Gill, it's positive feedback.
"She's always willing to do whatever we ask, and she just loves the babies and the atmosphere," Scovill said.
Gill plans to stay in the program until she graduates high school.
"I like helping people," she said. "It makes me really appreciative of everyone around me."
In addition to the St. Mary's program, Gill also works with the City of Reno's Summer of Fun Kids Camp at the Neil Road Recreation Center.
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