October 2010
Anne
Powers
,
NP
Interventional Pulmonology
UC San Diego Health System
La Jolla
,
CA
United States
In the 2 years that I’ve worked with Anne Powers, NP, I have witnessed her consistently going above and beyond in every aspect of her nursing practice. She is the glue that holds the pulmonary team together when they are in the perioperative area. She is an excellent communicator, acting as the liaison between patients, doctors, and nurses as she ensures that patients will have a seamless transition between pre-op, OR, and PACU. She responds promptly, addresses people with respect, listens to their needs, and makes sure that patients are happy and comfortable. Patients recognize these qualities and often comment on the great care that they receive from Anne.
Anne is also an outstanding team player. She completes the pre-op paperwork when the pre-op nurse is busy, she transports patients to and from the OR, and she checks in on her patients in the PACU several times before they are discharged. The day before a transfer patient is expected in the PACU she notifies the charge nurse and gives details about the condition of the patient, ensuring that we will be prepared. There is no job that she is “above” and she is eager to offer assistance whenever needed.
But what sets her apart from other great caregivers is that she treats patients like family. She is connected with her patients on a deep level, knowing their medical and social needs and ensuring that they are met. She knows her patient’s family members and includes them in the care of their loved ones whenever possible. She has even been known to drive patients home after their procedure, as some do not have family or friends to take them.
Anne is thorough, detailed, and passionate about what she does which makes an obvious impact on the lives of all her patients and their families. Working with someone like Anne in the perioperative environment is a blessing and she deserves to be recognized for her exceptional contributions to UC San Diego Medical Center.
Submitted by Leonora Hightman RN (Pulmonology):
I would like to nominate Anne Powers NP, as a more than deserving recipient for the DAISY award who has been with Interventional Pulmonary Unit for over 15 years.
Anne is an outstanding nurse. She always has the patient’s needs uppermost in her mind. As a NP she does the routine tasks that are unique to that position but goes far beyond those tasks. With her experience she is a good teacher and role model. She has been known to house visiting patients and visiting medical staff that have nowhere to stay. If any of those need extra transportation she is there to do it. I don’t believe she knows the word “no”.
Her concern is for the whole patient and the family. All of the necessary information is passed on to the others that work with her. She is quick to see a possible patient problem and acts on it quickly.
Anne is not only a Nurse Practitioner but in my opinion a Really Great Nurse. All these “above and beyond” actions she does without any special recognition except from those of us who work with her.
She also does much community service such as aiding orphanages in Baja California and volunteering to work in charity events. Anne is not afraid of getting her hands dirty.
Anne is also an outstanding team player. She completes the pre-op paperwork when the pre-op nurse is busy, she transports patients to and from the OR, and she checks in on her patients in the PACU several times before they are discharged. The day before a transfer patient is expected in the PACU she notifies the charge nurse and gives details about the condition of the patient, ensuring that we will be prepared. There is no job that she is “above” and she is eager to offer assistance whenever needed.
But what sets her apart from other great caregivers is that she treats patients like family. She is connected with her patients on a deep level, knowing their medical and social needs and ensuring that they are met. She knows her patient’s family members and includes them in the care of their loved ones whenever possible. She has even been known to drive patients home after their procedure, as some do not have family or friends to take them.
Anne is thorough, detailed, and passionate about what she does which makes an obvious impact on the lives of all her patients and their families. Working with someone like Anne in the perioperative environment is a blessing and she deserves to be recognized for her exceptional contributions to UC San Diego Medical Center.
Submitted by Leonora Hightman RN (Pulmonology):
I would like to nominate Anne Powers NP, as a more than deserving recipient for the DAISY award who has been with Interventional Pulmonary Unit for over 15 years.
Anne is an outstanding nurse. She always has the patient’s needs uppermost in her mind. As a NP she does the routine tasks that are unique to that position but goes far beyond those tasks. With her experience she is a good teacher and role model. She has been known to house visiting patients and visiting medical staff that have nowhere to stay. If any of those need extra transportation she is there to do it. I don’t believe she knows the word “no”.
Her concern is for the whole patient and the family. All of the necessary information is passed on to the others that work with her. She is quick to see a possible patient problem and acts on it quickly.
Anne is not only a Nurse Practitioner but in my opinion a Really Great Nurse. All these “above and beyond” actions she does without any special recognition except from those of us who work with her.
She also does much community service such as aiding orphanages in Baja California and volunteering to work in charity events. Anne is not afraid of getting her hands dirty.