09/25/2025
When you meet Taylor Dalrymple one can’t help but notice her sweet, genuine, uplifting, and calming aura.
It would only make sense that her favorite quote is, “If you live to be a hundred, I want to live to be a hundred minus one day, so I never have to live without you.” (Winnie the Pooh.)
Her leader and colleagues are grateful to work alongside her.
“Taylor is extremely intelligent and a quick learner. Her bedside manor is both professional and caring. She truly has a heart for Hospice and it shows in everything she does,” said Andrea Elwood, RN, BSN, Hospice Director.
In 2024, Emporia native Taylor, Registered Nurse, BSN started PRN (latin for as needed) and in 2025, began working full-time with Hand In Hand Hospice. Prior to that she served as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA.)
She is an alumnus of both Kansas State University and Emporia State University.
Taylor decided to work in the Hospice industry, to give her life purpose.
“I want to make a meaningful difference, not only in my patient’s life, but also their family’s life, “she said. “Having a loved one on Hospice can be incredibly challenging, but being able to be there for people during such a vulnerable time is something I find especially important.”
The word Hospice makes her think of meaningful connections.
“It makes me think about forming meaningful connections and making a difference in someone’s life. It makes me think about ways I can make someone feel like their life still has meaning and a sense of purpose, even towards the end of life.”
Her favorite movie is “Mamma Mia” and her favorite song is, “Life with You” by Kelsey Hart, because it was the first dance at her wedding.
Two women have been her biggest inspirations.
“My Grandma, Edna, who passed away at the end of 2024 and my Mom are my biggest inspirations. My mom has taught me to never give up and to keep persevering, even when times get tough,” she said. “My Grandma taught me to always be kind to others and treat everyone the way you want to be treated, because you never know what someone else is going through.”
Her husband, their five fur babies, and her family bring her joy.
Outside of work she likes to go rock crawling, fishing, and spending time with loved ones
In business since 1983, Hand In Hand Hospice is the local, five-star Medicare rated not-for-profit hospice organization in Emporia, Kansas. We serve the residents of Lyon, Coffey, Greenwood, Morris, Osage and Chase County and parts of Wabaunsee, Anderson, Woodson & Butler counties. It is our commitment to you and to those you love to provide outstanding support, guidance, and care.
