2008 NursiNg ANNuAl report - Catholic Health System

Awards and Recognitions
Nurse of Distinction and Outstanding Staff Nurses
We are proud to present Lynette WRYk as Sisters Hospital Nurse
of Distinction for 2008. Lynette has been a member of the Emergency
Department for over twenty years, specializing as a Sexual Assault
Nurse Examiner. While providing other valuable expertise in areas
such as HIV counseling and implementing the SANE program in
Western New York, Lynette has influenced policies and procedures
that are still used today. Outside of the ED, Lynette participates in
many hospital-wide programs, such as sitting on the ER Quality
Council, participating on the Preceptor Committee, and leading the
Grand Rounds presentation on Triage.
In addition to her service to Sisters Hospital, Lynette has also been a
pillar in her community, serving such worthy endeavors as the Emergency Nurses Association, the
Rape Advisory Council for Buffalo and Erie County, the International Association of Forensic Nursing,
and the NYS Coalition Against Sexual Assault. In addition to her community activities, Lynette
has succeeded in being an inspiration to all nurses, as she personifies what it means to truly practice
what you preach.
As a member of the Sisters Hospital nursing team for twenty two
years, Mary Miller was recognized as one of our Outstanding
Staff Nurses for 2008. Currently working in the NICU, Mary has
also worked in 3 South and the ICU. Mary makes a special effort to
include family members of each patient in her care plans, ensuring
that they all feel included and respected. She also is active in many
professional development programs and special projects, such as the
development of Soarian, co-presenting the Nursing Grand Rounds,
and applying the principles of Performance Improvement to nurse
managers and charge nurses. Overall, Mary demonstrates exemplary
professional nursing practice.
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