As the first RN transfer from Good Samaritan Hospital OR to the Miami Valley Hospital OR, I was nervous. I was nervous not only about starting at a new facility but also how I would be received by the staff as a "Good Sam person". I was paired with Jamie Ryan and she immediately made me feel comfortable and welcomed. At no point did she (or any of the OR staff) make me feel like an outsider. They fostered an environment of inclusion and alleviated my concerns.
At Good Sam Hospital I transitioned from the floor to the OR a little over a year ago. I still have so much to learn about the surgical environment. Jamie has cultivated growth in my knowledge during my short time on staff at MVH. At the same time, she respected the knowledge I came with and always created a climate where I was comfortable sharing my ideas.
Jamie emulates how nurses should treat each other, especially during the current transition. She is truly the embodiment of what Premier Health leadership should expect from all their employees who will be working with GSH staff. Jamie's wealth of knowledge and positive attitude have surpassed all expectations for my transfer. I am extremely proud to have chosen MVH as my new facility.