Stefonia Thompson
May 2021
Stefonia
Thompson
,
BSN, RN-BC
Borden 5
Monmouth Medical Center
Long Branch
,
NJ
United States
Stefonia works with her staff so well, with an open-door policy and team approach.
Stefonia’s staff on Borden 5 describe her as a leader who cares for them like family. She is always well-informed about what is going on in the unit and trusts the staff to make decisions which promote autonomy. When someone comes to her with an idea, she supports them and encourages them. Stefonia sets a tone for the unit, and her staff feels that the environment she facilitates is one of positive energy, compassion, and teamwork. Stefonia goes above and beyond for her staff; she always makes herself available to them, no matter the issue. She has met with many of her staff about the Professional Development Advancement Program and other projects, always willing to help with them. She is patient and leads by example.
Stefonia shows respect by not asking anyone to do anything that she could do herself. Borden 5 has very good outcomes as a Tier 1 unit with stellar committee engagement. Good staff buy-in starts with leadership, and Stefonia is always promoting a positive vision for the unit and how it fits into the organization. Borden 5’s quality indicators increased under Stefonia, as did HCAHP scores. She has changed the unit culture for the better. Stefonia’s safety huddles are the best! Very thorough with high staff involvement and attention to detail. The education posted around the unit speaks to her eagerness to promote and increase nurse-sensitive indicators. Stefonia works with her staff so well, with an open-door policy and team approach. She is an excellent nurse, approachable, kind, compassionate, innovative, and an advocate for her team. She is a leader in every way! A DAISY Nurse embodies something very special – a DAISY Nurse exhibits qualities that are exemplary and does so with the utmost integrity and grace. Stefonia is celebrated for her strength of character, compassion, and excellence as a DAISY Nurse Leader.
Stefonia shows respect by not asking anyone to do anything that she could do herself. Borden 5 has very good outcomes as a Tier 1 unit with stellar committee engagement. Good staff buy-in starts with leadership, and Stefonia is always promoting a positive vision for the unit and how it fits into the organization. Borden 5’s quality indicators increased under Stefonia, as did HCAHP scores. She has changed the unit culture for the better. Stefonia’s safety huddles are the best! Very thorough with high staff involvement and attention to detail. The education posted around the unit speaks to her eagerness to promote and increase nurse-sensitive indicators. Stefonia works with her staff so well, with an open-door policy and team approach. She is an excellent nurse, approachable, kind, compassionate, innovative, and an advocate for her team. She is a leader in every way! A DAISY Nurse embodies something very special – a DAISY Nurse exhibits qualities that are exemplary and does so with the utmost integrity and grace. Stefonia is celebrated for her strength of character, compassion, and excellence as a DAISY Nurse Leader.