Mackenzie Cathey
November 2022
Mackenzie
Cathey
,
BSN, RNC-NIC
NICU
University of Washington Medical Center - Montlake
Seattle
,
WA
United States
Recently, Mackenzie took the chair position on the Healing Hearts Committee, which helps families and staff navigate the challenges of grief and loss.
Mackenzie Cathey came to the UW NICU in 2019 with a background in Pediatric ICU. From the start, she demonstrated an eagerness to learn, collaborate and improve processes. She continues to model high standards of conduct as a leader. She is a preceptor, she is on the Resource/Charge Team, and she recently assumed the chair position for the Healing Hearts Committee.
Mackenzie will easily admit that when she came to the NICU, her initial instincts were to apply pediatric critical care principles to neonatal critical care. As she learned the nuances of neonatal care, it was clear that she sought evidence-based guidelines and policies and that she pays close attention to detail. Her transition from pediatric ICU nurse to neonatal ICU nurse is fueled by a desire to learn and practice with the highest regard for safety. She is now a preceptor for new hires, modeling the highest standards of safety and advocacy in patient care.
Recently, Mackenzie took the chair position on the Healing Hearts Committee, which helps families and staff navigate the challenges of grief and loss. Under her leadership, the committee is forging a collaborative relationship with Life Center Northwest, working closely with our Palliative Care physician, writing a new palliative pain guideline, and streamlining the nursing documentation process for end-of-life care. The combination of knowledge, excellent communication skills, compassion, and desire to do the right thing is what makes Mackenzie an excellent neonatal nurse and nursing role model. We are proud to say she is part of our team! Congratulations, Mackenzie, on your DAISY Award!
Mackenzie will easily admit that when she came to the NICU, her initial instincts were to apply pediatric critical care principles to neonatal critical care. As she learned the nuances of neonatal care, it was clear that she sought evidence-based guidelines and policies and that she pays close attention to detail. Her transition from pediatric ICU nurse to neonatal ICU nurse is fueled by a desire to learn and practice with the highest regard for safety. She is now a preceptor for new hires, modeling the highest standards of safety and advocacy in patient care.
Recently, Mackenzie took the chair position on the Healing Hearts Committee, which helps families and staff navigate the challenges of grief and loss. Under her leadership, the committee is forging a collaborative relationship with Life Center Northwest, working closely with our Palliative Care physician, writing a new palliative pain guideline, and streamlining the nursing documentation process for end-of-life care. The combination of knowledge, excellent communication skills, compassion, and desire to do the right thing is what makes Mackenzie an excellent neonatal nurse and nursing role model. We are proud to say she is part of our team! Congratulations, Mackenzie, on your DAISY Award!