Professional Summary of Jenise Ervin

A Reflection on a 35-Year Nursing Career

Introduction

My name is Jenise Ervin . And I'm a retired nurse.

Career Overview

I worked in nursing for 35 years. I became a nurse because I really had a drive and a passion for helping people, for caring about people.

Professional Experience

For many years, my world was centered around caring for others, especially mothers and babies. I began my journey in Pediatrics and Maternal Child Health, serving families in the city of Chicago. I worked as a case manager for high-risk infants and pregnant women, doing newborn screenings, developmental screenings, and guiding mothers through breastfeeding and healthy bonding. I absolutely loved helping families during the most delicate and important moments of life.

But my calling continued to evolve.

I returned to school and became a Family Nurse Practitioner. I served at the University of Chicago, Planned Parenthood, and a Family Planning Clinic, giving care, support, education, and hope to families every single day.

Life then shifted again when my mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. I moved closer to home to be present and available. There, I became the Director of Public Health in my town. I supervised nurses, oversaw an immunization and school physical clinic, supported home health teams, coordinated the town’s farmers market, worked with seniors, and even ensured food safety for our community. I got the privilege to touch lives in my own neighborhood and I truly loved it.

When I finally retired, I thought I was closing a chapter but God had another chapter waiting.

In retirement, I discovered a deep peace in plants and growing things. And I rediscovered a gift I learned as a young girl. That's crocheting.

What started as a simple hobby turned into a passion. I began making purses, and my friends and family became amazed at the beauty, the details, the creativity, and the love poured into each piece.

Slowly, it became more than a hobby, it became a business and today every purse I make is still crafted by hand, with the same patience I gave families in healthcare, the same care I gave my community, and the same love I gave to my mother.

This is why the business is called
Homemade With Love By Niecy’s Store
Because every piece truly is made with love, stitched with purpose, history, and heart