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NURSES
Celebrat ing
NORTHEAST PA NURSES National Nurses Week, May 6 through 12
Hospice of the Sacred Heart
Diane Baldi, RN CHPN Chief Executive Officer, Hospice of the Sacred Heart Experience: 30 years • Resides: Scranton • Education: Mercy Hospital School of Nursing, Marywood University, University of Scranton, Misericordia University • Family: Husband, Michael Baldi; daughters, Mary Kate DePrimo and Carolyn Catalano; son Michael Baldi; grandson, Jack • Hobbies: Painting, reading and movies “I was drawn to nursing because of a passion and desire to care for patients during an illness; to nurse, to educate, to listen, to be empathetic to their needs and always to
Health tip: “Take time to take care of yourself at all levels: physically, mentally and emotionally.” Interesting fact: Baldi was the first employee at Hospice of the Sacred Heart, and she laid the framework for their licensure andcertification as a hospice agency. about 40 patients. I am responsible for scheduling diagnostic testing and surgeries and handle patient calls and concerns. I call all of our surgical patients post-operatively to see how they are and to answer any questions. I enjoy the flexibility nursing provides. You can change your shift, change your setting, work part-time or full-time and change the specialty you work in. As your life changes, nursing can change with it. You can be a bedside nurse, an educator or further your education and become an advanced practitioner. The opportunities
Delt a Medix
Karen Loftus RN Nurse Manager, Delta Medix Experience: 27 years • Resides: Archbald • Education: Robert Packer Hospital School of Nursing • Family: Husband, Joe; children, Kelsey, Colin and Tara • Hobbies: Reading, Pinterest, family beach vacations “On a normal office day, we generally see 120
be an advocate for patients. Nursing allows us to make a positive difference in patients' lives. We learn to get patients through a crisis no matter how big or small. I ensure that all patients and families receive the best quality care and that our wonderful staff is well-supported, well-educated and well-prepared. My job also involves maintaining financial responsibility and ensuring that our organization is compliant and provides high-quality care.”
HappeningsMagazinePA.com
May 2013