2008 NursiNg ANNuAl report - Catholic Health System

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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. 16
Awards and Recognitions Congratulations to Sandra Nagro, 4 North, who was named a Sisters Hospital 2008 Outstanding Staff Nurse AND the Western New York Professional Nurses Association District 1 Outstanding Staff Nurse. Sandra’s clinical patient care skills as a registered nurse on the telemetry unit at Sisters Hospital are impeccable. While specializing in wound and skin care, Sandra excels at teaching patients and their families in preparation for discharge and care at home. She serves as a role model for nurses particularly on her floor, 4 North, as she always holds herself personally accountable for any needs patients may have. Congratulations to the recipients of the 2008 Love Award Sharon Wicks, rn, 3rd quarter and Eileen Fabiano, rn, 4th quarter. Congratulations to the 2008 Community Wellness Champion Maureen McCabe, RN – recognized for exemplary leadership in the promotion of Healthy Communities and Healthy Personal Behaviors. Presented by Regional Prevention Initiatives. 17
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