Name of nurse: Karen Kessler, RN/Clinical Coordinator Name of facility: Surgical Recovery Room, St. Vincent’s Riverside Karen Kessler has been a nurse for over 30 years serving in multiple capacities. The past 25-plus years she has served in a specialty unit and over half of that as an Assistant Nurse Manager. She is in a leadership position, but she spends a great deal of time at the bedside. Her judgment and clinical expertise in the management of a post-open heart patient is impeccable. There is nothing too menial for her; whether she is cleaning, making beds, helping a patient, listening to families, or in a discussion with a physician, she gives 100% all the time. Karen constantly interacts with patients and their families as well, comforting and reassuring them and just giving the families an extra dose of attention and compassion. She is committed 24/7: being available to the staff on her time off, weekends and even holidays. We often encourage her to turn off her cell when she goes on vacation! Karen is a constant encouragement to the entire staff as she motivates them to earn their certifications, participate on committees, teach courses, serve as preceptors, participate in the Clinical Practice Development Program, etc. She expects excellence from every staff member and works diligently to provide learning opportunities to assist each staff member to grow and develop their practice. Karen takes a deep personal interest in every staff member and diligently works to accommodate all schedule requests. We have had the tragic loss of 2 staff members over the past 15 months and she arranged memorial services to give the staff an opportunity to gather/grieve/pray together. She has adapted to the ever changing health care environment over the years and has always remained positive and optimistic no matter the difficulty. Karen demonstrates excellence in nursing practice delivered with knowledge, compassion and professionalism in her role. members.jacksonville/news/health-and-fitness/2014-05-06/story/celebration-nurses-words-appreciation
Posted on: Wed, 07 May 2014 13:28:57 +0000
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