Joy M Peters
May 2024
Joy M
Peters
,
DNP, MBA, MSN, RN, NEA-BC
Administration
Jefferson Hospital
Jefferson Hills
,
PA
United States
Joy is a true role model for nurses and a tireless advocate for patients. She embodies the core values of compassion, empathy, and professionalism, inspiring those around her to strive for excellence.
Introduction:
It is with immense pride and admiration that we nominate Joy Peters, for the prestigious DAISY Lifetime Achievement Award. Joy’s unwavering dedication to nursing excellence, coupled with a profound commitment to patient care and professional development, makes her a truly deserving candidate.
Distinguished Career:
Joy has built a distinguished career spanning over 35 years in the field of nursing. As a young nurse she made her mark nationally by decreasing HAIs. She quickly rose through the ranks, demonstrating exceptional clinical skills, leadership, and a deep understanding of the healthcare landscape. Joy has held key leadership positions, consistently exceeding expectations and driving positive change. Most recently she led the nursing staff at both AHN Jefferson and AHN Canonsburg hospitals, south of the city of Pittsburgh. Joy also instructs DNP students at Georgetown University Hospital.
Professional Development:
Joy Peters is a lifelong learner, constantly seeking to enhance her knowledge and skills. She holds a DNP, MBA, MSN, RN and has pursued advanced certification in Nurse Executive Advanced Certification, NEA-BC. This commitment to continuous learning ensures she remains at the forefront of nursing practice and innovation. In 2023, Joy was featured in Nurse Leader Magazine. In addition to being on the cover, the article highlighted her distinguished career.
Nursing Role Model and Advocate:
Joy is a true role model for nurses and a tireless advocate for patients. She embodies the core values of compassion, empathy, and professionalism, inspiring those around her to strive for excellence. Year over year Joy’s staff engagement scores outperform national benchmarks where she scores in the highest percentiles. These exemplary scores are a reflection of her leadership and dedication to staff.
Recognized Leader:
Joy Peters’ leadership is characterized by vision, strategic thinking, and a collaborative approach. She is most recently known for leading Jefferson Hospital through awards such as Magnet®, Beacon, and Pathways at Canonsburg. Joy's lifelong pursuit of excellence ensures the highest possible patient care outcomes for those we serve. Joy is highly respected by colleagues and peers. Her leadership has fostered a culture of excellence, innovation, and teamwork within the organization. Joy has pioneered nursing research at Jefferson Hospital, which has led to multiple nursing publications and national presentations.
Conclusion:
Joy Peters' unwavering commitment to nursing, coupled with her exceptional leadership, advocacy, and professional development of others, makes her a truly deserving candidate for the DAISY Lifetime Achievement Award. We believe she embodies the highest standards of nursing excellence and is an inspiration to all who know her. We strongly recommend her for this prestigious award.
It is with immense pride and admiration that we nominate Joy Peters, for the prestigious DAISY Lifetime Achievement Award. Joy’s unwavering dedication to nursing excellence, coupled with a profound commitment to patient care and professional development, makes her a truly deserving candidate.
Distinguished Career:
Joy has built a distinguished career spanning over 35 years in the field of nursing. As a young nurse she made her mark nationally by decreasing HAIs. She quickly rose through the ranks, demonstrating exceptional clinical skills, leadership, and a deep understanding of the healthcare landscape. Joy has held key leadership positions, consistently exceeding expectations and driving positive change. Most recently she led the nursing staff at both AHN Jefferson and AHN Canonsburg hospitals, south of the city of Pittsburgh. Joy also instructs DNP students at Georgetown University Hospital.
Professional Development:
Joy Peters is a lifelong learner, constantly seeking to enhance her knowledge and skills. She holds a DNP, MBA, MSN, RN and has pursued advanced certification in Nurse Executive Advanced Certification, NEA-BC. This commitment to continuous learning ensures she remains at the forefront of nursing practice and innovation. In 2023, Joy was featured in Nurse Leader Magazine. In addition to being on the cover, the article highlighted her distinguished career.
Nursing Role Model and Advocate:
Joy is a true role model for nurses and a tireless advocate for patients. She embodies the core values of compassion, empathy, and professionalism, inspiring those around her to strive for excellence. Year over year Joy’s staff engagement scores outperform national benchmarks where she scores in the highest percentiles. These exemplary scores are a reflection of her leadership and dedication to staff.
Recognized Leader:
Joy Peters’ leadership is characterized by vision, strategic thinking, and a collaborative approach. She is most recently known for leading Jefferson Hospital through awards such as Magnet®, Beacon, and Pathways at Canonsburg. Joy's lifelong pursuit of excellence ensures the highest possible patient care outcomes for those we serve. Joy is highly respected by colleagues and peers. Her leadership has fostered a culture of excellence, innovation, and teamwork within the organization. Joy has pioneered nursing research at Jefferson Hospital, which has led to multiple nursing publications and national presentations.
Conclusion:
Joy Peters' unwavering commitment to nursing, coupled with her exceptional leadership, advocacy, and professional development of others, makes her a truly deserving candidate for the DAISY Lifetime Achievement Award. We believe she embodies the highest standards of nursing excellence and is an inspiration to all who know her. We strongly recommend her for this prestigious award.