Adelia exemplifies what it means to be a great leader. She leads with honesty, integrity, and resilience, always placing the needs of her team and unit ahead of her own. Adelia consistently makes time to round on staff, ensuring their voices are heard and empowered. She never becomes frustrated with repetitive requests and carefully considers how her decisions affect others. Adelia supports everyone in both professional and personal settings, making a significant impact on everyone she encounters. She gives 100% to everything she does. Her sacrifices for 5-South have shown her dedication and positively impacted the unit.

Adelia's leadership is also evident in her hands-on approach. For example, she steps in to assist on the unit when she notices a patient in distress or when dealing with a disgruntled family member. Her presence and support during these critical moments demonstrate her commitment to both patient care and staff well-being. Adelia has done an outstanding job standardizing the care we deliver to our patients, which has improved the quality of care our nurses provide. She is compassionate to both her staff and the patients on the unit, going out of her way to ensure her staff know she is willing to listen and help with any issues, whether at work or home. She takes the time to listen to every situation and strives to find outcomes that work for all parties involved. Adelia's leadership can be summed up in a few words: compassion, support, advocacy, and teamwork. We, as a unit, are incredibly proud of the leader she has become and the inspiring role model she is for us all; her thoughtful work makes a difference every day.