Tonya has been an RN in the main ECC for over 13 years, she is an exceptional nurse who is a quiet force who continually advocates for patients. Tonya is a role model in professionalism and clinical practice who is determined to make a patient's ECC stay less stressful, through ongoing communication and an empathetic approach. In a busy and stressful environment, Tonya always displays professionalism and compassion while delivering excellent quality care to patients in her nursing practice. She is the ultimate team player and well respected by her peers and leadership.