of the Year

Jayne Mitchell, ANP-BC
Nurse Practitioner, Congestive Heart Failure
Manager: Judi Workman
Jayne’s extraordinary efforts have led to improved patient
outcomes that have afforded OHSU recognition on both
local and national levels. Her approach, which focuses on
identification of high risk patients, standardized education
across all settings, reliance on community partners and
utilization of available resources has led to decreased
readmission rates in this most vulnerable of patient
populations.
For the most acutely ill congestive heart failure (CHF)
patients in our community, Jayne established a relationship
I am honored and feel humbled to receive this award.
I have been at OHSU for 2 ½ years and each day I am
impressed by the energy level and excitement I see
for continued learning and innovation. I am in awe
of the intelligence, innovation, and compassion that
is demonstrated everyday throughout the hospital
and clinics at all levels.
What a great place to keep learning! Every change
implemented for our heart failure patients is the
result of someone asking if we “could” and “should” do something different. I have never once heard “that is the way we
do it here”. For example, when we realized our patients didn’t understand basic concepts of heart failure selfmanagement,
it was the nurses that led the way- fine tuning what the education should be. The nurses were the ones
who came up with the concept of daily teaching and teach back. I am and always will be their cheerleader.
Every positive change in this program is the result of hard work from many people, not one person. The providers,
nurses, and staff who care for the patients are constantly asking themselves “What can we do to make this patient
succeed at home?” We also have excellent community partners (the Area of Aging and Care Oregon), as well as the hard
work and support from our outpatient clinics (Cardiology, Family Practice and Internal Medicine).
I feel that it is a privilege to work at OHSU. I am truly fortunate to be surrounded by such a great force.
Jayne Mitchell
The Advanced Practice category is described as
“a role-based advanced practice nurse (CNS, NP, Midwife or RN Anesthetist) who exhibits excellence in providing care.
This nurse is a leader and guides practice in the advanced practice role.“