Barb has excellent assessment skills; she can spot the subtlest change in her patients and alert the physician promptly. Recently, she was able to identify a change in an infant's color, which led physicians to work up the infant for sepsis. Barb is also an advocate for her patients, especially when it comes to discussing their needs with the medical team.
A family once wrote to her, "We truly loved that you were our daughter's nurse. You are down to earth, easy to talk to, and extremely great at what you do. We are so thankful we had the privilege of getting to know you."
Barb is able to be a preceptor, charge nurse, staff nurse, and is a shining example of what it means to be a nurse. She has mentored many new RNs on nights and has developed long term relationships with each one of them. Barb teaches a phlebotomy class to the new NICU RNs and has always been a team player. She partners with other areas in Pediatrics. Recently, Barb was called to 4 Hope to start an IV on a 4-month-old child that was a difficult IV start. She went to 4 Hope immediately and was successful in her attempt.
Barb always makes sure little things are done for the family. On one occasion, she made a mobile for a long term child with her family and the nurses' faces that had cared for their daughter. Barb always listens to her families and makes their stay special in the NICU. Many surveys come back with Barb's name highlighted as a compassionate, caring nurse.