Stephanie Bonnell has changed the department in numerous ways. This change has been a positive turning point for the patients and associates at Jane Phillips Medical Center. She is a role model for compassion and exemplary practice. She is a servant leader who models the behavior perceived as extraordinary.
Stephanie creates an environment that fosters care and compassion-where attributes of trust, compassion, mutual respect, continued professional development, and ethical behavior are modeled and supported. She motivates her staff with a shared vision and enthusiasm to achieve better outcomes for themselves and for their patients. She is a mentor to her staff, accessible, available and responsive to the needs of others. Stephanie always encourages critical thinking and problem-solving for individuals and her team. She promotes and enhances the image of nursing within Jane Phillips Medical Center, the community and the profession.