Elizabeth O'Donnell, MA, RN, OCN

Betty creates a deep connection with our patients starting from the first day of treatment. She does an exceptional job of teaching our patients how to manage their symptoms and what to expect after treatment. Her knowledge and genuine concern put our patients at ease for what would be an extremely stressful day. Betty is a true example of a professional nurse. Patients feel safe in her care; she is a great resource of knowledge for any questions the patients or their families have.

Betty is also a resource for her colleagues; she has mentored our newest employees with the same care and trusting relationship that she gives her patients. Our new nurses flourish under her mentorship. She sets a great example for them. She has made some very good contributions to the Ambulatory Care Committee by supplying supportive articles on the problem of patient falls, and from these articles, she developed a brochure on how to identify patients who are at risk for falls. She is always the first to jump on board to support any new project being introduced to the unit. Betty is a great asset to our unit and is a strong reason why it has been so successful.