Kim Augustosky
May 2025
Kim
Augustosky
,
MSN, RN
BHU
AHN Forbes Hospital
Monroeville
,
PA
United States
Kim leads by example, demonstrating compassion, integrity, and a strong work ethic. She inspires her team to strive for excellence and to embrace the challenges and rewards of working in Behavioral Health.
Kim is an exceptional leader who consistently goes above and beyond to support her staff, advocate for patients, and foster a positive and healing environment. Her nomination was submitted with the unified voice of over 16 members of the BHU care team. These team members are deeply grateful for her leadership and impact on nursing practice and employee support and recognition. Kim embodies the true spirit of the DAISY Award through her:
- Unwavering Support: Staff consistently highlight Kim's accessibility and willingness to help, no matter what the situation. She makes herself available to answer questions, provide guidance, and offer a listening ear. Her support empowers nurses to provide the best possible care. She fosters a safe work environment and takes action to address any problems that arise.
- Advocacy and Empowerment: Kim is a strong advocate for both her staff and her patients. She champions the needs of the Behavioral Health unit, ensuring they have the resources and tools necessary to provide compassionate care.
- Positive and Collaborative Environment: Kim fosters a culture of teamwork, respect, and open communication. She recognizes and celebrates individual and team achievements, creating a sense of camaraderie and shared purpose. Her positive attitude is contagious, even during challenging times.
- Commitment to Patient-Centered Care: Kim's decisions are always guided by what is best for the patients. She is dedicated to improving the quality of care provided within the Behavioral Health unit and actively seeks feedback from staff to identify areas for improvement.
- Role Model: Kim leads by example, demonstrating compassion, integrity, and a strong work ethic. She inspires her team to strive for excellence and to embrace the challenges and rewards of working in Behavioral Health.
Kim is an extraordinary nurse leader who has made a profound impact on her staff, her patients, and the Behavioral Health unit. Her dedication, compassion, and leadership qualities make her an ideal choice for the DAISY Nurse Leader Award. She is a true asset to our organization, and we are so privileged to honor her today.
- Unwavering Support: Staff consistently highlight Kim's accessibility and willingness to help, no matter what the situation. She makes herself available to answer questions, provide guidance, and offer a listening ear. Her support empowers nurses to provide the best possible care. She fosters a safe work environment and takes action to address any problems that arise.
- Advocacy and Empowerment: Kim is a strong advocate for both her staff and her patients. She champions the needs of the Behavioral Health unit, ensuring they have the resources and tools necessary to provide compassionate care.
- Positive and Collaborative Environment: Kim fosters a culture of teamwork, respect, and open communication. She recognizes and celebrates individual and team achievements, creating a sense of camaraderie and shared purpose. Her positive attitude is contagious, even during challenging times.
- Commitment to Patient-Centered Care: Kim's decisions are always guided by what is best for the patients. She is dedicated to improving the quality of care provided within the Behavioral Health unit and actively seeks feedback from staff to identify areas for improvement.
- Role Model: Kim leads by example, demonstrating compassion, integrity, and a strong work ethic. She inspires her team to strive for excellence and to embrace the challenges and rewards of working in Behavioral Health.
Kim is an extraordinary nurse leader who has made a profound impact on her staff, her patients, and the Behavioral Health unit. Her dedication, compassion, and leadership qualities make her an ideal choice for the DAISY Nurse Leader Award. She is a true asset to our organization, and we are so privileged to honor her today.