Benavidez finds passion in caring for others Kirsten Barnhart, DHI Media News Editor Wednesday, May 5, 2021 12:02 AM Susan Benavidez VAN WERT – After 16 years in the nursing field, Susan Benavidez said the career choice is one she’s proud to have made and one that has helped her connect with so many people. At age 29, she went back to college with the hopes of helping others. “I had never thought about going into nursing when I was younger, but I loved taking care of people, I loved being with people, and I got a job in environmental services at Lutheran Hospital,” said Benavidez. “When I got there and I