Ellyn makes such an incredible impact on our SICU team and the nurses she leads. Ellyn is a phenomenal charge nurse who creates a supportive, safe, and empowering learning environment.

A newer nurse to our unit shared how Ellyn’s personalized and loving feedback has shaped her growth and confidence. When she first started, she was experiencing frequent panic attacks and often felt overwhelmed. Under Ellyn’s guidance and leadership, she has flourished, not only learning and growing clinically but also finding her confidence as a nurse. This nurse shared that she feels “100 times better” when she works with Ellyn and even loves being corrected by her because Ellyn does it with such heart, compassion, and respect.

Ellyn has a way of making feedback feel encouraging rather than discouraging, and she consistently inspires those around her to strive for excellence. She exemplifies what it means to lead with kindness, patience, and empathy, creating an environment where nurses feel safe to learn, ask questions, and grow.

Our unit and our patients are better because of her. Ellyn truly embodies dedication, compassion, and unwavering support for her team.