After more than 20 years in the medical field, Missy Fitzgerald feels like she has found a second home at Indiana Eye Clinic.

“I love this place, and I want to be around for the long haul,” she said. “I’ll retire from here.”

Missy became a member of the IEC family in 2016 and started as a staff agency nurse. She is now a charge nurse in the Ambulatory Surgery Center.

Missy enjoys working closely with patients and joining them on their journey toward enhanced vision and an improved lifestyle.

“I cherish seeing the relief and excitement that washes over them as they experience sharper eyesight,” she said. “I take pride in being part of that special moment in their lives.”

Fellow staff members also appreciate the gravity and significance of what patients are sharing with them when they come to IEC.

“There’s great compassion for everyone who walks through our doors,” Missy said. “Patients aren’t just a number on our computer screens. Everyone here cares about them deeply. They treat people, not problems. IEC brings a personal touch.”

Outside of work, Missy can be found hitting beaches and bike trails with her husband and their three children. She is grateful to return to a job she finds herself falling in love with more and more.

“Every day brings something new and different,” she said. “I always look forward to work.”