June 2021 Honoree
St. Anthony's Hospital Surgical Unit 1
Rhonda Bailey RN • Quinn Bognar PCT • Jonathan Bristol PCT • Regina Caouette RN • Jennifer Collado RN • Isvara Dhanesar PST • Makayla Dillard PCT • Minyon Downey RN • Pam Eason PCT • Gizelle Eastman RN • Susan Fleck RN • Leigh Gasper PCT • Anastasia Georgatos RN • Dylan Germack RN • LaPorsha Grant PCT • Haleigh Gray RN • Sabrina Hak RN • Yate Hicks RN • Jennifer Hyer RN • Ashley Irwin RN • Lawanda Jackson RN • Kathleen Kampman RN • Jessica Kelly RN • Latrice Knowles RN • Kelsey Lally RN • Janet Lewallen RN • Duck Mach RN • Suzanne Mackay RN • Italia Maggiacomo RN • Restie Mangune RN • Fortuna Marc RN • Kimberly Mazlin RN • Jany Mena PST • Lawanda Middlebrooks Miley LPN • Danielle Milazzo RN • Adiya Newsome PCT • Greg Novoselov RN • Brandi Penner RN • Jeanree Pinder PCT • Samantha Ribble RN • Jamille Robinson RN • Myra Ross PST • Ashley Schott RN • Koya Snead RN • Angela Stowers PCT • Taylor Sweeney RN • Ryan Tanagon PCT • Donsha Taylor PCT • Margaret Vail RN • Mariano Viera PCT • John Vrabel Jr, RN • Shameka Williams RN • Kathryn Winkler PST • Melissa York RN • Arielle Zapata PCT • Heather Zolciak PST • Jayme Pope RN Manager • Dierdre Core EVS • Dinah Dicataldo RN • Diana Vasilca MSW • Yolany Chong RN
As an orthopedic unit, their world was flipped upside down during the COVID-19 outbreak. On Friday I let them know we would be converting to the covid unit, and by Monday morning they were adequately prepared to do what was called upon them. They adjusted their work assignments, prepared the unit, gathered supplies, and educated themselves on what signs and symptoms to look for.
Each one of them was presented with the opportunity to take a break and float to other units for a needed break and not one TM wanted to leave their peers. They tirelessly supported one another, cried and laughed together, and provided exceptional care to scared, anxious patients. I witnessed remarkable teamwork as they assisted each other in getting supplies for rooms to preserve PPE. Guidelines seemed to change by the hour and every single team member adjusted accordingly without complaint and continued to remain positive. I know many were scared and worried about contracting COVID, actually, 2 did, however, they committed to one another and continued being rock-stars! I cannot think of a more deserving team to be awarded the team Daisy than PT2!
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Since that nomination was written, the team has continued to go above and beyond. A patient recently touched many of the team’s hearts. A gentleman was transitioning through a difficult time in life, contracted COVID-19, newly homeless, and his life choices had beaten him down. I was honored to receive a letter from him upon discharge saying, “To all of the nurses, techs, and doctors, Thank You! So much for your kindness and care. I was in a lot of distress and misery when I was admitted. You guys really helped me recover physically and mentally and have given me hope for my future. You reminded me of what a kick-butt person I really am. I am beyond grateful and thank you again. Lots of love.”
When the team was working on his discharge it was apparent his medications were far too expensive. They called his mother up north to see if she could help. She was in her late 80’s and let them know there was a winter storm warning, but she was going to try her best to get to the bank, she loved her son. The team immediately thanked her for her good intentions but asked her to please stay home. After a couple of donations from the floor team, a nurse drove to Walgreens and picked up the prescription. She made sure he understood his medications, quarantine instructions, and had adequate clothing and supplies. He was so grateful and let them know it was not going to waste. He was changing his life, moving to a farm for a job, allowing him time to get his mind and heart right.
The next day a bouquet of flowers and chocolates arrived for the team and a note for me saying, “You should be very proud of nurses that work the 2nd floor where my son was a patient. They went above and beyond their duties. They are filled with compassion, empathy, and professionalism. Please thank them for me and my son. He left that hospital with renewed hope for his future. God Bless!”
This is one of many feel-good stories that the team on PT2 has been a part of. One of the nurses calls it “magical mischief” and the special stuff that you want nursing to be all the time. We love that elbow bump moment when a patient is discharging home after helping them battle one of the scariest weeks of their lives. Families have come in, separated just rooms away from one another, and left hand in hand. As difficult as this pandemic has been, these moments have made it worth it. The PT2 team shows up for the patient, families, and each other every day!
Each one of them was presented with the opportunity to take a break and float to other units for a needed break and not one TM wanted to leave their peers. They tirelessly supported one another, cried and laughed together, and provided exceptional care to scared, anxious patients. I witnessed remarkable teamwork as they assisted each other in getting supplies for rooms to preserve PPE. Guidelines seemed to change by the hour and every single team member adjusted accordingly without complaint and continued to remain positive. I know many were scared and worried about contracting COVID, actually, 2 did, however, they committed to one another and continued being rock-stars! I cannot think of a more deserving team to be awarded the team Daisy than PT2!
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Since that nomination was written, the team has continued to go above and beyond. A patient recently touched many of the team’s hearts. A gentleman was transitioning through a difficult time in life, contracted COVID-19, newly homeless, and his life choices had beaten him down. I was honored to receive a letter from him upon discharge saying, “To all of the nurses, techs, and doctors, Thank You! So much for your kindness and care. I was in a lot of distress and misery when I was admitted. You guys really helped me recover physically and mentally and have given me hope for my future. You reminded me of what a kick-butt person I really am. I am beyond grateful and thank you again. Lots of love.”
When the team was working on his discharge it was apparent his medications were far too expensive. They called his mother up north to see if she could help. She was in her late 80’s and let them know there was a winter storm warning, but she was going to try her best to get to the bank, she loved her son. The team immediately thanked her for her good intentions but asked her to please stay home. After a couple of donations from the floor team, a nurse drove to Walgreens and picked up the prescription. She made sure he understood his medications, quarantine instructions, and had adequate clothing and supplies. He was so grateful and let them know it was not going to waste. He was changing his life, moving to a farm for a job, allowing him time to get his mind and heart right.
The next day a bouquet of flowers and chocolates arrived for the team and a note for me saying, “You should be very proud of nurses that work the 2nd floor where my son was a patient. They went above and beyond their duties. They are filled with compassion, empathy, and professionalism. Please thank them for me and my son. He left that hospital with renewed hope for his future. God Bless!”
This is one of many feel-good stories that the team on PT2 has been a part of. One of the nurses calls it “magical mischief” and the special stuff that you want nursing to be all the time. We love that elbow bump moment when a patient is discharging home after helping them battle one of the scariest weeks of their lives. Families have come in, separated just rooms away from one another, and left hand in hand. As difficult as this pandemic has been, these moments have made it worth it. The PT2 team shows up for the patient, families, and each other every day!
Thank you for your exceptional compassion, advocacy, and dedication to your patients. You truly make a difference.
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