When I first started at SBMC, I was unsure of what kind of nurse I would be. As a new graduate, working in a large hospital such as SBMC, I had a lot of anxiety about whether or not I would be able to provide the care that SBMC stands for (CCHESS). Fortunately, this anxiety was eased when I met Russini during orientation. Specifically, I remember sitting in her arrhythmia class panicking since telemetry was never a strong suit for me. But with her kind and caring nature, I was able to break down the different rhythms and eventually master them.
During my first few months at SBMC, Russini made it her priority to continuously follow my progress and encourage me to achieve more. She pushed me to accomplish both my professional goals and my personal goals. Whether that was messaging me after a brutal shift to help me deconstruct the day, or checking up with me on the weekends to make sure I was prepared for the following week. She assigned me the preceptors that I worked the best with, and who she knew would get along with my personality.
After seven months of being at SBMC, I reached out to her to ask if she would be my mentor. I chose Russini because of all of the above and because I knew she would be the best fit for me. With Russini as my mentor, I have met numerous goals. I am PCCN certified as a new grad, I am ACLS certified, charge trained, and I've become a preceptor for three orientees. I do not feel as though this would have been possible without having her as my mentor to continuously push and drive me to accomplish my goals.
The reason I am nominating Russini for a DAISY Award is because of her continuous dedication to developing policies and education materials for 2300. I believe that Russini exemplifies the mission statement of SBMC. Although not a bedside nurse, she provides compassionate care through her teachings as a mentor and as an educator.