HOUSTON METHODIST SUGAR LAND NEWS NEW NURSE MANAGERS CHOSEN Cristina Martin RN, MSN, RNC-OB Birthing Center Manager Over the past 15 years at Houston Methodist, Cristina Martin’s perseverance, self-development, and work ethic have contributed to her success as the newest clinical manager in the Birthing Center. Martin has touched the lives of many colleagues and patients throughout her career.
Michaela Brady, MSN, RN CAPA, AOD and Pre-Admission Testing Manager Michaela Brady joined HMSL in September 2014 as staff RN in AOD, obtained RN III, then joined leadership team. She has been a nurse for more than eight years and in periop for six and a half years.
NEW ASSOCIATE CHIEF NURSING OFFICER NAMED HMSL is pleased to announce that Sally Shen, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, (pictured top right) has accepted the position as associate chief nursing officer. Shen has been with Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital since 2003, serving in many capacities. She most recently served as director of nursing of Medical Surgical Services, administrative house supervisors, Dialysis Services, Respiratory Services and interim director for Infusion Therapy Services. In her new role, Shen will continue to have responsibility for these services with the addition of the acute patient care units of the new Brazos patient tower, Wound Services and Employee Health. Shen is well-positioned for the role of associate CNO with more than 13 years of progressive nursing experience at HMSL and 14 years of management experience in her previous position at another hospital system. Shen’s excellent contributions to Houston Methodist were recognized by the system in 2012 as she was one of the first recipients of the I CARE Leadership Award. Shen has excelled in each role she has undertaken and will be a positive asset to the administrative leadership team.
Brady oversees the Pre-Admission Testing (PAT) and Admission Observation Discharge (AOD) ambulatory surgery areas. She is active in departmental and hospitalwide councils, such as the clinical practice council.
Candy Salazar, MSN, RN-BC CPAN, PACU and Endoscopy Manager Salazar has been with HMSL since September 2015. She has been a nurse for more than 20 years and has been in periop for 14 years. She oversees the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) and Endoscopy Unit.
THE DAISY AWARD Judy Jacob-Mathew, RN, (picured center) is Houston Methodist Sugar Land’s third-quarter DAISY award winner. Judy is a labor and delivery nurse, as well as a Magnet Champion and a unit educator for the Birthing Center. She received multiple nominations from patients and their families who expressed gratitude for Judy’s compassionate and skillful care. Not only do patient and families praise Judy, but her manager, Brigitte Tomek, RN, also recognizes her passion and excellence. According to Brigitte, “When one meets Judy for the first time, one is struck with the notion of ‘Wow — look at her countenance — she just radiates this beautiful persona.’ Often I think if I was more like Judy I would be a much better person.” LEADERS IN NURSING 17