Alyssa
Jarvis
May 2022
Alyssa
Jarvis
Fox Valley Technical College
Appleton
,
WI
United States
Alyssa took the time to create an alternative method of communication. She made a pain scale that he could point to in order to express his need for pain medication with this therapy.
Alyssa had 7 nominations for this award from students and faculty and here are just a few of the many highlights from her nominations: Alyssa is a classmate that every nursing student wishes to have. Alyssa has honestly dedicated herself to helping tutor students and providing support for any student in need. Alyssa goes out of her way to help other students review for future exams. If something is not understood, she comes up with other ways to present the information so it is more easily understood by her peers. Many students owe their success to her review sessions. I am honored to be able to learn from her and alongside Alyssa.
Another peer student wrote - Alyssa is the most incredible student, nurse, and human being I have ever met. Even with her busy home life and job, she always puts others first. She is incredibly brilliant and has an amazing bedside manner. During clinical, Alyssa was a great resource to bounce ideas on whenever we needed some advice or were stuck. She always showed a positive attitude, quality care, and follows standard procedures to perfection.
One nursing instructor wrote more about her bedside manner - While at clinical, Alyssa had a patient who had expressive aphasia and was struggling to communicate his needs with staff. Alyssa took the time to create an alternative method of communication. She made a pain scale that he could point to in order to express his need for pain medication with this therapy. Without being asked to do so, Alyssa would think ahead to a patient who was nearing discharge and would talk to them about their medication to ensure they had understanding prior to discharge. The staff at the clinical site were thankful she took the time on the days leading up to the patient's discharge to go over the information and gave that patient time to think of and ask questions about their plan of care. Alyssa shows compassion to her patients and ensures their needs are met or exceeded. I feel Alyssa exemplifies the attributes of the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nursing Students and represents the FVTC nursing program in a positive light. Alyssa is going to be a great nurse because her heart is so big and her dedication to helping others is beyond belief.
Another peer student wrote - Alyssa is the most incredible student, nurse, and human being I have ever met. Even with her busy home life and job, she always puts others first. She is incredibly brilliant and has an amazing bedside manner. During clinical, Alyssa was a great resource to bounce ideas on whenever we needed some advice or were stuck. She always showed a positive attitude, quality care, and follows standard procedures to perfection.
One nursing instructor wrote more about her bedside manner - While at clinical, Alyssa had a patient who had expressive aphasia and was struggling to communicate his needs with staff. Alyssa took the time to create an alternative method of communication. She made a pain scale that he could point to in order to express his need for pain medication with this therapy. Without being asked to do so, Alyssa would think ahead to a patient who was nearing discharge and would talk to them about their medication to ensure they had understanding prior to discharge. The staff at the clinical site were thankful she took the time on the days leading up to the patient's discharge to go over the information and gave that patient time to think of and ask questions about their plan of care. Alyssa shows compassion to her patients and ensures their needs are met or exceeded. I feel Alyssa exemplifies the attributes of the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nursing Students and represents the FVTC nursing program in a positive light. Alyssa is going to be a great nurse because her heart is so big and her dedication to helping others is beyond belief.