Nelly Vitug
June 2021
Nelly
Vitug
,
BSN, RN
Surgical Telemetry Step Down (1 West)
Saint Barnabas Medical Center
Livingston
,
NJ
United States

 

 

 

With daily huddles and monthly check‐ins with her team, Nelly communicates a shared vision and clear goals for professional development.
Nelly received multiple nominations and has shown dedication to the organization through her many years of commitment. She is extremely knowledgeable, shows concern for others, and is continuously thinking outside the box. She has the ability to see the potential of each nurse that we sometimes do not see in ourselves. She sets examples that the staff wish to emulate, is confident, and displays a remarkable amount of conviction. With daily huddles and monthly checkins with her team, Nelly communicates a shared vision and clear goals for professional development. She starts every huddle with a win and recognizes staff members who were mentioned by patients through rounds or patient phone calls.

It is easy to recognize that she has created a positive environment that encourages others to be their best. She has the ability to understand what motivates the staff and sees things from their perspective. She holds others accountable for their actions while expecting others to hold her accountable too. She goes above and beyond for her staff as she teaches, coaches, and genuinely cares about her employees. She aims for excellence and takes the care of the patients on her unit very seriously, giving her heart and soul into her role every day. She is an ideal Nurse Leader to model after.