Helen Smithson
May 2020
Helen
Smithson
,
MSN, RN, CNML
Director, Float Pools
Lehigh Valley Hospital
Helen comes alongside you when you need support, lifts you up when you are down, and celebrates with you in happy times.
It is very difficult to formulate the sentiments of the 300+ Float Pool employees of Helen Smithson so we decide to share a compilation of stories that demonstrate how Helen has touched our lives and express why we are so grateful to have Helen as our nurse leader. Key phrases from these narratives reflect Helen's:
• Support
• Advocacy
• Skillful listening
• Compassion
• Dedication
• Cheerfulness
• Patience
• Leadership
One narrative eloquently stated that "The most important attributes of a nurse leader are flexibility, forward-thinking, problem solving, strength, kindness, approachability and a connection with the team you are leading. Helen possesses all of these qualities and more. Helen encourages a sense of team even though we are a unit without walls. She comes alongside you when you need support, lifts you up when you are down, and celebrates with you in happy times. Like the petals on a daisy, each of her attributes as a nurse leader, manager, colleague, fellow human being, friend, and civilian combine to form a great big LVHN DAISY."
• Support
• Advocacy
• Skillful listening
• Compassion
• Dedication
• Cheerfulness
• Patience
• Leadership
One narrative eloquently stated that "The most important attributes of a nurse leader are flexibility, forward-thinking, problem solving, strength, kindness, approachability and a connection with the team you are leading. Helen possesses all of these qualities and more. Helen encourages a sense of team even though we are a unit without walls. She comes alongside you when you need support, lifts you up when you are down, and celebrates with you in happy times. Like the petals on a daisy, each of her attributes as a nurse leader, manager, colleague, fellow human being, friend, and civilian combine to form a great big LVHN DAISY."