Jessica Nardi possesses exceptional leadership skills and has a strong commitment to LMC, nursing, our patients, and the staff. She consistently exceeds expectations and ensures her team is well-supported with the necessary resources, education, and encouragement to succeed. Most recently, she has managed multiple units in the absence of a Nurse Manager with great success, demonstrating her adaptability and resilience and her ability to lead through periods of unforeseen change.

Furthermore, she has navigated various periods of staff vacancies with composure, leading to a successful stabilization of the 1 Pavilion workforce. 

Jessica’s leadership style emphasizes open communication and inclusivity, fostering an environment where all team members can freely express their views. By seeking input from direct care nurses, Jessica promotes shared decision-making to improve patient care, team dynamics, and employee engagement. Her team-oriented approach ensures diverse contributions with successful outcomes. She has recently emphasized the importance of direct care nurses' input as a primary writer in the Pathway document. 

Jessica’s leadership journey has evolved from an emerging nurse leader to a highly competent and respected manager. Always eager to grow, she embraces feedback as a valuable tool for development. After serving two years on the PONL Board as an Emerging Nurse Leader, she now holds a position on the SEPONL Board and its legislative committee, where she continues to advocate for the advancement of nursing practice. 

Jessica has consistently focused on quality patient care. Her passion for quality is reflected in her leadership of the LMC Quality Committee and a notable decrease in hospital-acquired conditions in her unit over the past year. Additionally, she remains an active member and leader of the integrative therapies team, providing alternative comfort measures to patients. 

Known for her expertise in conflict resolution, Jessica addresses challenges with empathy and kindness, thereby earning the respect of both her colleagues and mentees. She fosters an environment of empowerment by supporting the professional growth of her team members, aiding them in achieving their career objectives, and developing their leadership potential. This was exemplified when her Assistant Nurse Manager was recently promoted to the Nurse Manager of 3S. 

Jessica is an exceptional Nurse Manager whose compassion, dedication, and leadership have significantly impacted nursing at LMC, the 1P team, and many, many patients. Her contributions at LMC inspire others, making her a true DAISY Nurse Leader.