E x c e ll e n c e i n P r e c e p t i n g , M e n tor i n g a n d E d u c at io n Presented for significant contributions to the education of colleagues, students, patients, or families. Exhibits teaching expertise in roles such as mentor, preceptor, or instructor and participates in the development of educational programs or instruction for colleagues, students, and patients or family.
Award Recipient
Kristina Miller, BSN, RN, OCN Clinical Nurse II Bone Marrow Transplant Unit
Kristina Miller, part of a four member team responsible for the design and execution of a chemotherapy administration competency assessment project using simulation in the UMMC MASTRI center, demonstrated effective staff development and mentoring skills for our project this past year. Her contributions to our chemotherapy skill validation project were: (1) Strong chemotherapy administration expertise; (2) Effective simulation debriefing skills; (3) “Grammy worthy” theatrical talents required in the control room; and, (4) A passion for staff education and patient safety. With Kristina’s talents, we were able to meet and exceed our project objectives. We achieved 100% compliance with an assessment method that was value-added for staff. Simulation is now an effective and sustainable method for us to assess chemotherapy competency in the future. Kristina, you were critical to our success!
Nominees
Julie Anderson, BSN, RN Clinical Nurse II
Connie Groves, BSN, RN Senior Clinical Nurse I
Cardiac Care Unit
Interventional Radiology
One of the reasons for Julie’s success as a preceptor comes from her ability to provide constructive feedback and develop goals for orientees that direct them to success in their transition to staff member.
Connie welcomes the opportunity to teach others any chance she gets.
Stephen Anderson, BSN, RN, CNRN Clinical Nurse II
Medical Intensive Care Unit
Nicole Hodski, BSN, RN, CCRN Clinical Nurse II
Steve’s relaxed and approachable nature makes him an excellent teacher and mentor to new staff.
Nicole has successfully been the primary nurse preceptor for three nursing students who all transitioned into the new graduate nurse role in the MICU.
Arlene Davis, BSN, RN, OCN Senior Clinical Nurse I
Lauren Horton, BSN, RN Clinical Nurse II
Stoler Pavilion
Surgical Intermediate Care Unit
Arlene ensures that staff have the knowledge and understanding that they need to be successful.
Lauren’s experience and clinical skills allow her to serve as a great resource on the unit for our new nurses.
STC Post Anesthesia Care Unit
Maureen Delmundo, BSN, RN Clinical Nurse II
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Adult Emergency Services
She is an artist when it comes to precepting and demonstrates an exceptional talent.
NURSING EXCELLENCE AWA R D S 2 0 1 4
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