Jasmin Deitrick
September 2023
Jasmin
Deitrick
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RN, BSN
Pediatric Long-Term Care
ChildServe
Johnston
,
IA
United States

 

 

 

Jasmin was with this family for several hours providing care, and went above and beyond to make sure everyone was comfortable. Jasmin provided so much relief and comfort to everyone in this moment.
Jasmin has an enormous heart and embodies the mission of ChildServe. She is always there for her team, she is always here for other members of leadership and, of course, the families. Jasmin has tackled some hard situations this year, things nobody ever should have to discuss, but unfortunately, in this line of work, we must. She handles it with tremendous grace, patience, kindness, and intellect. We, as a team, are lucky to have her.

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Everyone on the unit always says, ‘Jazzy is here, so everything is going to be okay,’ and it is so true. We can always count on Jasmin’s support if an unexpected challenge occurs. One night, Jasmin, our overnight team lead, was supposed to leave her shift at 2 a.m. Instead, she stayed to assist in assessing a patient in need, communicating with the doctors and the patient’s family to make sure the patient received the care they needed to be comfortable. Jasmin was with this family for several hours providing care, and went above and beyond to make sure everyone was comfortable. Jasmin provided so much relief and comfort to everyone in this moment. The family expressed immense gratitude for her amazing care and dedication to their family. Thank you so much for all you do, Jazzy. ChildServe is a better place because of you!

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One night, Jasmin was working as our team lead and was nearing the end of her shift at 2 a.m. Shortly before leaving, a respiratory therapist called her to assist with a patient whose condition had changed unexpectedly. Jasmin immediately took charge of the situation by performing a head-to-toe assessment and working to find a solution for the patient. Jasmin worked quickly to communicate with the on-call physician to discuss a further plan of care as well as the patient’s family and the hospice nurse. Jasmin never failed to be at the patient’s bedside, comforting the family and showing the utmost amount of grace. That night Jasmin worked over 16 hours so she could stay with the family to make sure their child was comfortable and be an emotional support. She works so hard to make sure everything runs smoothly, which helps her team feel supported. Jasmin goes above and beyond every single day for the patients and their families. The DAISY Award and its meaning remind many of us of Jasmin and her heart for this job.

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Jasmin goes above and beyond every day. Caring for patients, especially in their lowest times, can be difficult for all involved. To say it is a blessing to have a leader like Jasmin on the unit to provide support during all kinds of situations would be an understatement. Many of the experiences on the unit are a million times better with her love and guidance for both the staff and the patients that we serve.