Thanuttha "Tak" Tiensawang
September 2024
Thanuttha "Tak"
Tiensawang
,
MSN, RN, CNS, CWON-AP
Center for Nursing Excellence
UCLA Health
Los Angeles
,
CA
United States
His impact extends beyond the clinical realm, serving as an inspiration and role model for every patient, nurse, and employee fortunate enough to interact with him. His excellence in wound and ostomy nursing is matched only by his inspirational qualities as a compassionate individual.
Tak is recognized for his unwavering dedication and outstanding contributions, which have significantly elevated patient outcomes at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center. His steadfast commitment to reducing hospital-acquired pressure injuries (HAPIs) and enhancing ostomy care within my unit has yielded remarkable results, with zero HAPI Stage 2+ cases from September 2023 to December 2023.
Moreover, his decision-making consistently reflects a commitment to evidence-based practice (EBP). During our clinical rotations, I had the privilege of witnessing his dedication to finding alternatives for patients with specific needs, exemplified in a remarkable instance involving a pediatric patient allergic to Tegaderm. Rather than making hasty decisions, he took a deliberate approach by conducting thorough research on EBP, leveraging databases accessible through UCLA. This commitment was evident as he revised UCLA's policies and procedures, recommending a gauze dressing be changed every 48 hours, aligning with UCLA's policy. The positive feedback from both the mother and nurse highlighted the effectiveness of our research-driven approach in ensuring patient safety and providing effective care.
His leadership extends beyond clinical expertise, leaving a profound impact on motivating, inspiring, and empowering others. A vivid example of his compassionate leadership emerged seven years ago at the beginning of my nursing career at UCLA. Faced with a challenging scenario involving a patient with necrotizing pancreatitis and an abdominal fistula, his guidance and support were invaluable. When the patient reported leakage from the abdominal wound, causing discomfort, and I had never changed an Eakins pouch before, I recalled my preceptor's advice to seek guidance from him in regard to wound and ostomy care.
Promptly responding through the pager system, he reassured me that he was on his way. Upon his arrival, he exhibited a calm demeanor, demonstrating profound empathy toward the patient. With supplies in hand, he patiently guided me through the process, explaining each step to both me and the patient. While meticulously attending to the wound, he also guided me on how to provide appropriate patient care to protect the area.
His exceptional bedside manner left a lasting impression, instilling immediate trust in the patient, who consistently requested him for subsequent dressing changes. Inspired by this experience, I resolved to pursue a master's degree to follow in his footsteps and contribute to patient care with the same thorough yet kind approach.
Beyond his clinical expertise, his leadership as the manager of the wound care team is characterized by kindness and respect towards all nurses. He consistently embodies UCLA's vision to heal humankind through acts of kindness, improved health, and alleviating suffering, reflecting the core values of Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Teamwork, Excellence, and Discovery.
His impact extends beyond the clinical realm, serving as an inspiration and role model for every patient, nurse, and employee fortunate enough to interact with him. His excellence in wound and ostomy nursing is matched only by his inspirational qualities as a compassionate individual. Having worked with him in clinical practice and as a student, I can attest to his unwavering dedication. His compassion, teaching prowess, and commitment to excellence make him a role model and a deserving candidate for the DAISY Nurse Leader Award. His impact transcends the clinical realm, embodying UCLA's core values and truly making him an inspiration to all who have the privilege of working with him.
Moreover, his decision-making consistently reflects a commitment to evidence-based practice (EBP). During our clinical rotations, I had the privilege of witnessing his dedication to finding alternatives for patients with specific needs, exemplified in a remarkable instance involving a pediatric patient allergic to Tegaderm. Rather than making hasty decisions, he took a deliberate approach by conducting thorough research on EBP, leveraging databases accessible through UCLA. This commitment was evident as he revised UCLA's policies and procedures, recommending a gauze dressing be changed every 48 hours, aligning with UCLA's policy. The positive feedback from both the mother and nurse highlighted the effectiveness of our research-driven approach in ensuring patient safety and providing effective care.
His leadership extends beyond clinical expertise, leaving a profound impact on motivating, inspiring, and empowering others. A vivid example of his compassionate leadership emerged seven years ago at the beginning of my nursing career at UCLA. Faced with a challenging scenario involving a patient with necrotizing pancreatitis and an abdominal fistula, his guidance and support were invaluable. When the patient reported leakage from the abdominal wound, causing discomfort, and I had never changed an Eakins pouch before, I recalled my preceptor's advice to seek guidance from him in regard to wound and ostomy care.
Promptly responding through the pager system, he reassured me that he was on his way. Upon his arrival, he exhibited a calm demeanor, demonstrating profound empathy toward the patient. With supplies in hand, he patiently guided me through the process, explaining each step to both me and the patient. While meticulously attending to the wound, he also guided me on how to provide appropriate patient care to protect the area.
His exceptional bedside manner left a lasting impression, instilling immediate trust in the patient, who consistently requested him for subsequent dressing changes. Inspired by this experience, I resolved to pursue a master's degree to follow in his footsteps and contribute to patient care with the same thorough yet kind approach.
Beyond his clinical expertise, his leadership as the manager of the wound care team is characterized by kindness and respect towards all nurses. He consistently embodies UCLA's vision to heal humankind through acts of kindness, improved health, and alleviating suffering, reflecting the core values of Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Teamwork, Excellence, and Discovery.
His impact extends beyond the clinical realm, serving as an inspiration and role model for every patient, nurse, and employee fortunate enough to interact with him. His excellence in wound and ostomy nursing is matched only by his inspirational qualities as a compassionate individual. Having worked with him in clinical practice and as a student, I can attest to his unwavering dedication. His compassion, teaching prowess, and commitment to excellence make him a role model and a deserving candidate for the DAISY Nurse Leader Award. His impact transcends the clinical realm, embodying UCLA's core values and truly making him an inspiration to all who have the privilege of working with him.