Martha Sims

University of Southern Indiana

Health Hut Nurse

1st year on staff

I am an experienced critical care and cardio thoracic nurse and educator. Guided by my knowledge and skills, I take pride in providing the best care possible in a compassionate and professional manner. After 20 years of intensive care and open-heart recovery nursing, I received my masters degree in nursing education from the University of Southern Indiana. I taught Human Body Systems ( a 4 hour college credit course ) at Owensboro Community and Technical College with Life Science Academy to High School sophomores interested in a career in medicine or related field.

After a fullfilling career in nursing and teaching, I retired to have time to spend with my family and to travel. I recently visited the Holy Land with Footprints of God travel, and have aspirations to make a pilgrimage to follow the footsteps of Saint Paul through Greece. In my spare time, I enjoy volunteering at my church working in and managing the community garden.

I and my husband of 49 years, Mark, live in Owensboro Kentucky. I have four children and 10 grandchildren that I enjoy spending time with and visiting.

Personal Interests: Gardening

When I have an hour of free time, I like to… Work Sudoku puzzles

Something you wouldn’t guess about me: That I have a pretty good free throw shot

The emoji that describes me: Smile

The one thing that makes any day better: Sunshine

The camp food I can’t wait to eat is… Hamburger

Item that I MUST bring to Camp with me: Reading glasses

My go-to pump up song: Cotton Eye Joe

The best book I’ve read this year: Mr. Blue

My guilty pleasure: A dish of chocolate ice cream

The most famous person I’ve met is… Pope John Paul II

My favorite cheesy joke: Why was the students report card wet? It was below C level.

I wanted to work at Greystone because… I have heard a lot of good things about the camp from other nurses that have worked here

The best thing about camp will be… The girls I will get to know