Roe to Rio: OhioHealth nurse shares her experiences at the 2016 Summer Olympic Games

If you're a fan of OhioHealth on Facebook and Instagram, there's a good chance you saw the 2016 Olympic Games through the eyes of Teresa Roe, RN, Care Coordinator at OhioHealth Physician Group.

Earlier this year, Teresa was accepted by the 2016 Olympic Committee as a volunteer medical team member at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio, Brazil. The application process began in 2014 and Teresa had to learn Portuguese to be considered for the honor. She was one of 50,000 volunteer medical people accepted out of 270,000 applicants worldwide.

So when Teresa shared she'd be traveling to Rio, the #RoetoRio Instagram takeover was born, and we got to watch Teresa's adventures at the 2016 Olympic Games.

Earlier this week, we caught up with Teresa, to hear about the most memorable parts of the Olympics, and find out what made the most impact on her.

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Teresa Roe, RN, shares her volunteer experience at the 2016 Summer Olympics

Remember me? It's Teresa Roe again! Just when I thought I had this Instagram stuff figured out, I had internet problems today. Looking at this beast of power pole in Rio and I'm not totally shocked! Get it, "shocked"... LOL!
Teresa Roe, RN, shares her volunteer experience at the 2016 Summer Olympics

Hello from Rio! This is Teresa Roe - I made it. Here's your first look at the #rio2016
Teresa Roe, RN, shares her volunteer experience at the 2016 Summer Olympics

Hi Teresa Roe, I made it to the Opening Ceremonies! This is the view from my seat in the stadium. The energy here is amazing!
Teresa Roe, RN, shares her volunteer experience at the 2016 Summer Olympics

Hi - it's Teresa Roe, RN, and I'm beginning my 1 hr 30 min trip to work. Isn't the scenery amazing?! I'm providing medical coverage today in the aquatics center
Teresa Roe, RN, shares her volunteer experience at the 2016 Summer Olympics

As seen in my travels to the Opening Ceremonies tonight! And by travels, I mean my 2 1/2 hour journey from where I'm staying to the stadium!
Teresa Roe, RN, shares her volunteer experience at the 2016 Summer Olympics

Wheels up! I'm on my way to #Rio2016
Teresa Roe, RN, shares her volunteer experience at the 2016 Summer Olympics

The Rio Aquatic Center may be quiet now, but soon the lanes will be full with hopes, dreams and adrenaline.
Teresa Roe, RN, shares her volunteer experience at the 2016 Summer Olympics

Look what I found behind the swim stadium where I'll be working!
Teresa Roe, RN, shares her volunteer experience at the 2016 Summer Olympics

Hi, it's Teresa Roe here in Rio volunteering for the Summer Games. Today I met some great volunteers at Hospital Naval Marcilio Dias. I also visited this amazing Church - Paróquia Nossa Senhora da Piedade - they help with the homeless in the area. Day 3 has been great - now I'm off to the Rio2016 aquatics center.
Teresa Roe, RN, shares her volunteer experience at the 2016 Summer Olympics

Hello Ohio from Rio - Teresa Roe, RN checking in from the Cross-Country Equestrian!
Teresa Roe, RN, shares her volunteer experience at the 2016 Summer Olympics

Hi, it's Teresa Roe here in Rio volunteering for the Summer Games. Today I met some great volunteers at Hospital Naval Marcilio Dias.
Teresa Roe, RN, shares her volunteer experience at the 2016 Summer Olympics

Hi from the Copa Beach in Rio - it's your OhioHealth RN, Teresa Roe! You may think as a nurse & a mom that I clean enough things in my life
Teresa Roe, RN, shares her volunteer experience at the 2016 Summer Olympics
Teresa Roe, RN, shares her volunteer experience at the 2016 Summer Olympics

It's getting real down here in Rio! Hi, it's Teresa again, today I picked up my uniform & gear for Rio2016
Teresa Roe, RN, shares her volunteer experience at the 2016 Summer Olympics

Going to the games has been a life goal for me. It was a real proud moment to see the US walk in! Today (August 6) I begin my volunteer work in the aquatics center. If you are watching on TV, look for me-that's where I'm volunteering medical help. -Teresa Roe, RN
Teresa Roe, RN, shares her volunteer experience at the 2016 Summer Olympics

! Could we squeeze together any closer or do I need a longer arm? LOL Hi again from Rio - this is Teresa. This a pic of the amazing group of volunteers I'm working with - they are all such great professionals. Long day for me today - time for some
Teresa Roe, RN, shares her volunteer experience at the 2016 Summer Olympics

Hey everyone - this is Teresa. This poster is my band of volunteer heroes. I'm bringing this with me to #Rio2016
Teresa Roe, RN, shares her volunteer experience at the 2016 Summer Olympics

Teresa (2nd from the left) with other hospital volunteers at Paróquia Nossa Senhora da Piedade in Rio
Teresa Roe, RN, shares her volunteer experience at the 2016 Summer Olympics

Teresa helped with cleaning the Copa Beach outside the volleyball stadium.
Teresa Roe, RN, shares her volunteer experience at the 2016 Summer Olympics

One more pic of the Opening Ceremonies before I work today! Going to the games has been a life goal for me (well, competing in them was my first, but that's another story). It was a real proud moment to see the
Teresa Roe, RN, shares her volunteer experience at the 2016 Summer Olympics

Volunteer lunch selfie!
Teresa Roe, RN, shares her volunteer experience at the 2016 Summer Olympics
Teresa Roe, RN, shares her volunteer experience at the 2016 Summer Olympics

With events all over the place, there's enough to keep athletes and fans occupied at The Olympics!
Teresa Roe, RN, shares her volunteer experience at the 2016 Summer Olympics

Hello from Rio - it's me, Teresa Roe, RN. Are we on a "it's me" level now?
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No filters here - the sky is this blue in Rio! One of my fun projects has been getting my fellow volunteers to sign my bag. I have 100s of them now from all over the
Teresa Roe, RN, shares her volunteer experience at the 2016 Summer Olympics

Here is Tom, official mascot of the Paralympics.
Teresa Roe, RN, shares her volunteer experience at the 2016 Summer Olympics
Teresa Roe, RN, shares her volunteer experience at the 2016 Summer Olympics

Let's do lunch Rio-style! Today it was my day to treat my host and her best friend to lunch. She has been so welcoming and gracious - I am very lucky! We had fish, rice and fries - we didn't understand each other much, but still had so much fun. Friendship has no language barrier!
Teresa Roe, RN, shares her volunteer experience at the 2016 Summer Olympics

Some of the unique grafitti artwork in Rio.
Teresa Roe, RN, shares her volunteer experience at the 2016 Summer Olympics

The party continues after the evening games. Here's a picture of Olympic park in Barra when the sun goes down.
Teresa Roe, RN, shares her volunteer experience at the 2016 Summer Olympics

Bon dia! That's Portuguese for "Good Morning!" When I'm done volunteering in the aquatic center, I'm going break a pole vault record (or myself).
Teresa Roe, RN, shares her volunteer experience at the 2016 Summer Olympics

You may not be able to see this on TV (although how would I know), but this is the outside of the aquatics center where I am a medical volunteer. There is this really cool artwork on screens hanging down the side of the building. How cool is that?! - Teresa Roe, RN
Teresa Roe, RN, shares her volunteer experience at the 2016 Summer Olympics

Where's Teresa? It's like Where's Waldo, only it's me, not Waldo! LOL! Check out this cool wall by the Olympic area near the opening ceremony stadium. That's me on the right.
Teresa Roe, RN, shares her volunteer experience at the 2016 Summer Olympics

Olympics themed grafitti artwork in Rio. Looks like it could be Futbol!
Teresa Roe, RN, shares her volunteer experience at the 2016 Summer Olympics

Time is of the essence for wonderful volunteers like Teresa, who have helped keep poolside events on track at the Olympics!
Teresa Roe, RN, shares her volunteer experience at the 2016 Summer Olympics

Teresa with another friendly volunteer down at the Olympics.
Teresa Roe, RN, shares her volunteer experience at the 2016 Summer Olympics

Hello from Rio - Teresa Roe, RN here. Around each of the Olympic stadiums are countless of helpful volunteers. They have so much Olympic spirit and energy - it's contagious (#MedicalHumor).
Teresa Roe, RN, shares her volunteer experience at the 2016 Summer Olympics

USA!
Teresa Roe, RN, shares her volunteer experience at the 2016 Summer Olympics

No big deal - just hanging out with an Olympic torch holder.
Teresa Roe, RN, shares her volunteer experience at the 2016 Summer Olympics

Teresa with a new friend, getting some shopping done in her spare time!

Not only did OhioHealth want to document Teresa's trip, but The Columbus Dispatch took interest in getting her perspective on the games. You can read the paper's story by clicking on the logo.

Thank you, Teresa, for sharing your adventures with us!!