Marti Wilson with Susan Grant
October 2014
Martha (Marti)
Wilson
,
MSN, RN
Nursing Quality
Emory Healthcare
Tucker
,
GA
United States
I can think of no better person who exemplifies the competent, caring, compassionate behaviors of nurses than Marti Wilson. Marti has been "the nurse of many hats" over her 33 years of service within Emory Healthcare. She is known throughout the system for her kindness, attention to detail, fabulous memory, and organizational skills. There are few people who can manage as much information as well as can Marti. She is absolutely incredible.
Many celebrations have occurred as Marti prepares to retire, which help to exemplify not only her monumental accomplishments within Emory Healthcare, but also, her clinical skills. Marti is remembered by long tenured nurses of Emory Midtown Hospital as a fabulous clinician and role model. She precepted and taught many of the nurses who are considered foundational to excellent care within Women's Services. Marti was prepared as a clinical nurse specialist for Women's Services, and despite time away from the bedside, remains current. She was an advocate for the Baby Friendly program, which has now been well enough established to be ready to achieve national recognition. Back in the day, Baby Friendly was a radical idea in obstetric hospital care. Marti was able to help lead the charge of nurses promoting an emerging evidence based practice.
Nurses who have worked with Marti in any capacity, love her. I have watched tears well up in many eyes as Marti's retirement draws near. Her peers are grateful to have had the privilege to work with her. She is a true icon within Emory Healthcare who will be greatly missed.
For me, Marti's greatest accomplishments lie not only in her past clinical and educational roles, but also in leadership. Marti has been instrumental in the development of shared governance within EHC. She has been on the Magnet Journey for at least 8 years, and has never lost enthusiasm. The pinnacle of achievement was to see Emory University Hospital be recognized earlier this year as a Magnet Hospital. Marti's life blood is part of the tapestry woven to reflect their excellence. She sacrificed many hours of personal time to write the Magnet document for Emory University Hospital, to mentor nurses and leaders regarding shared decision making, and to spread her enthusiasm throughout the facility. She will never be forgotten for her role in EUH being recognized for excellence.
Many celebrations have occurred as Marti prepares to retire, which help to exemplify not only her monumental accomplishments within Emory Healthcare, but also, her clinical skills. Marti is remembered by long tenured nurses of Emory Midtown Hospital as a fabulous clinician and role model. She precepted and taught many of the nurses who are considered foundational to excellent care within Women's Services. Marti was prepared as a clinical nurse specialist for Women's Services, and despite time away from the bedside, remains current. She was an advocate for the Baby Friendly program, which has now been well enough established to be ready to achieve national recognition. Back in the day, Baby Friendly was a radical idea in obstetric hospital care. Marti was able to help lead the charge of nurses promoting an emerging evidence based practice.
Nurses who have worked with Marti in any capacity, love her. I have watched tears well up in many eyes as Marti's retirement draws near. Her peers are grateful to have had the privilege to work with her. She is a true icon within Emory Healthcare who will be greatly missed.
For me, Marti's greatest accomplishments lie not only in her past clinical and educational roles, but also in leadership. Marti has been instrumental in the development of shared governance within EHC. She has been on the Magnet Journey for at least 8 years, and has never lost enthusiasm. The pinnacle of achievement was to see Emory University Hospital be recognized earlier this year as a Magnet Hospital. Marti's life blood is part of the tapestry woven to reflect their excellence. She sacrificed many hours of personal time to write the Magnet document for Emory University Hospital, to mentor nurses and leaders regarding shared decision making, and to spread her enthusiasm throughout the facility. She will never be forgotten for her role in EUH being recognized for excellence.