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Maki Kato, C.N.A. C.N.A. II and Hospital Unit Coordinator, 7A Trauma ICU Manager: Tracy Neidetcher Maki Kato works ceaselessly within her scope of practice to make sure that the unit functions optimally. Her positive attitude and compassion, energy, efficiency, and follow-through are cited by many. She has a an excellent bedside manner, and is skilled in developing rapport with even the most difficult patients. Maki is currently a nursing student, and we look forward to watching as her nursing career develops. “Maki is the hardest working C.N.A. that I have witnessed…She has excellent bedside manner and develops rapport with even the most difficult trauma patients. Maki has helped me in my bedside education of medications on several occasions due to her ability to connect with her patients and gain their trust.” Greg Roberti, Pharmacist “We only recently have had the luxury of having Maki join our team. She is definitely a blessing to our unit and has made an impression on all very quickly. Not only is she supportive to the staff, but she is so supportive to our patients and families. On Thursday night, we had a patient who had been estranged from his family and was dying. Maki stayed over after her shift to hold his hand so he would not be alone when he died. When we had the large bus accident, Maki was one of those who really helped to ease the families that we encountered. Most of the families admitted to TICU were Korean and although Maki is not Korean, she understood their culture well enough to help us greatly. She immediately bowed to all of the family members as they entered our unit, helped comfort them with the translators and just provided an added sense of security with her actions. Maki is the ultimate multi-tasker and can seem to make a million things happen at once. She is currently in nursing school and I will do anything in my power to keep her in our unit as a nurse after her graduation. It would be a huge loss to OHSU if she ever decides to leave.” Tracy Neidetcher, Nurse Manager The Ancillary Staff category is described as “a CNA, CMA, LPN, EMT, technician (surgical, telemetry, mental health, or other specialty technician) or hospital unit coordinator who supports nursing with excellence in patient care."
“When Maki was on the floor, I knew I would have a great day. When I worked with her, we discussed the care of patients and plan for the day in the morning. In addition, throughout the day she was great about following up with tasks she had completed and how the patient has tolerated the task. In one particular instance, for several weeks the unit was caring for a teenage boy with very complex psychological and social needs. I had been caring for the patient for approximately two weeks and due to his psychological needs, he required a PSA. Maki was the PSA and she went above and beyond her PSA duties. She was able to connect with this patient in a way no one else could. He went on a hunger strike and she convinced him to start eating. When he went on a personal hygiene strike, she was able to help him into the shower. She was able to engage him in conversation and get him to participate in his daily care.” Angie Casillas, RN former co-worker on 13A “Although I have always been fascinated with medicine and human physiology, my story is not that of someone who always wanted to be a nurse. My Initial training was in exercise and sports science and I worked as the fitness director of a physical therapy clinic and found the work fun and rewarding. I enjoyed working with clients and being part of their recovery, and it was very gratifying to see them getting to return to the activities they once enjoyed. When I lost my job at the beginning of the recession in 2009, it gave me an opportunity to reflect on the things I wanted to do in my life. I knew I wanted to continue to help people with the challenging process of recovery from illness and injury and to be a part of their rehabilitation process, but, at the same time, I wanted some change in my life. That’s when I decided to obtain a CNA certification to see if nursing is something I would enjoy as much as physical therapy. Being a CNA may not be the most glamorous job in the eyes of the world or health care community, and it sure is not on many days, but I could not ask for a more rewarding job. When the patients say that I made their day or I helped them to feel human again, it gives me a feeling that my work is meaningful and important. Working as a CNA on 13A (Trauma and Emergency General Surgery) taught me a great deal about teamwork and achieving a common goal: the compassionate care for each individual. I am extremely honored to receive this award, however, I couldn’t have achieved this without the support of all the other members of the patient care team. I think that’s another reason I enjoy my job - nursing is a team sport. One person cannot effectively care for people in need, but with everyone working together, I have witnessed incredible care and subsequently amazing recovery in very ill patients. I recently joined the TICU team on 7A. The TICU team is made up of incredible nurses who truly care for their patients. They are my role models for how I want to be once I obtain my RN license. I appreciate the co-workers and friends who have nominated me for this award and been supportive during my time at OHSU. All my co-workers’ daily commitment and passion for patient care inspires me and allows me to learn more about how to care better for people in need every day.” Maki Kato
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