Mary Jane Sibayan has had over 30 years of solid exemplary professional nursing experience working in different disciplines and most importantly in the Perioperative Department. She has been a registered nurse in our preadmission department for 3 years with committed dedication to the department and her patients. She possesses a wealth of knowledge that translates in the care and appropriate interventions displayed when necessary such as communicating with surgical offices with abnormal clinical findings during preadmission testing is done and followed up in a timely manner to ensure the safe delivery of surgical care.
Mary Jane willingly accepts new patient assignments and volunteers to work extra when the need arises. Her customer service is exemplary displayed by countless "All-Star Team" cards received, and probably if tabulated might be the most received throughout the organization. She makes her patients feel comfortable and relaxed offering them coffee, tea, juice, water, cookies. Her infectious laughter can be heard throughout the department while interacting with the patients and family which puts them at ease.
As remarked by one of our patient's comments on the All-Star Team card, "Mary Jane was exceptional. She has a nice mannerism about her and makes the patient feel extremely comfortable. She is knowledgeable and explained everything very well."
Mary Jane is a certified RN in her specialty, and actively participates on The Diabetic Council as well as the unit base council.
"Safety Together" incident exemplifies her commitment, tenacity, and nursing knowledge; a patient presented to PAT for testing, nursing health history, and preoperative teaching accompanied by her son. The patient's primary language was not English. The family was also on their way to vacation with other family members waiting in the Minivan. During the testing, the patient had an abnormal EKG interpreted as an A.M.I.
With much insistence, it was explained to the patient and family the urgency of an Emergency Room referral. The patient later told Mary Jane that they have been experiencing chest discomfort for a few days but did not want to let their family know because of the upcoming trip. The patient was transferred to the ED with immediate activation of Medical Alert MI Response.
With subsequent follow up with the surgeon's office, surgery was canceled until the patient was medically optimized. The patient and family were appreciative of the intervention.
Mary Jane's knowledge, her commitment to patient and family, colleagues makes her an extraordinary DAISY Nurse.