Emma is truly special. She is a nurse first but a teacher second. Emma has been a nurse at Monmouth Medical Center for five years and is a perfect example of an Extraordinary Nurse! She is the chairperson of the Medical-Surgical Shared Governance Council as well as the chairperson of the Patient Care Coordinating Council. She is a member of the Nursing Workplace Environment and Staffing Council as well as a mentor and preceptor to many new nurses. Emma shows her dedication to her patients by working on a professional level to improve the patient experience from within. Emma is always the person you can go to for help. She is non-judgmental and will go above and beyond to make sure you and your patient are well taken care of.

As an oncology nurse, Emma uses her amazing compassion every day to make an impact on her patients. There have been many nights where Emma has gone above and beyond in patient care. For example, we had a hospice patient who had been on the unit for a very long time and had gotten to know the nurses very well. Emma had decided to give her what she calls a “Spa Day” one night. This consisted of a FULL soap and hot water bed bath, brushing and putting her hair into little braids and even painting her fingernails and toes her favorite color. This patient felt so special, loved, and cared for and it was all because of Emma. It is in these little acts that Emma performs every day that makes her an Extraordinary Nurse.

Aside from that, she is an amazing mentor. Emma precepts multiple new graduate nurses every year as well as myself and loves doing it! She puts passion into making sure the next generation of nurses is prepared and provides safe quality healthcare to all patients of BBR2. Emma is not one to brag about herself but is one of the most committed nurses at MMC, proven through her long list of committee work and amazing patient care. Emma is a true DAISY Nurse.