STAFF SHOUT-OUTS
“CAYLA DILLARD has been an RN at Methodist Hospital | Atascosa in the Emergency Department for a little over two years. During her time in our facility, she has developed into an amazing leader. As a relief charge nurse, you would never know she isn’t one of the full-time CNCs. She remains calm during patient volume surges, critical patients, and emergent deliveries. She has a gentle “take charge” leadership style and knows when to ask for help. Cayla’s team members say she is one of the hardest workers we have ever worked with. She goes above and beyond for her team and especially her patients. As the CNO, I know that Cayla is our next up-and-coming leader. I am excited to see her continue her leadership journey with MHS.” “DAMIEN RODRIGUEZ has such a positive, helpful, can-do attitude. He is amazingly responsive and will stop what he is doing to come and personally help you figure out IT issues. He helps make presentations and meetings happen, fixes things during a time crunch, and keeps the hospital running smoothly. He deserves recognition and appreciation for his teamwork and leading by example.
- Drew Seelman, Chief Nursing Officer at Methodist Hospital | Atascosa
- Chris Ward, Chief Medical Officer at Methodist Hospital | Texsan
I would like to recognize MARIA BACIC. She started her journey with Methodist in June of 1984. This April she is set to retire. Over the last 39 years, Maria has welcomed countless babies into the world. She has helped thousands of mothers navigate through one of the most memorable life experiences - becoming a mother. She has also been the support to the parents who were grieving for a lost child. She has imparted her knowledge on countless new Labor and Delivery nurses and has gained the respect of all of our physicians. Maria has been the rock of the Labor and Delivery Unit for a very long time. Every nurse has a Maria story. She may be leaving us, but she will not be forgotten. -Sarah Overgaag RN, BSN, Manager, Labor and Delivery, Antepartum, Methodist Hospital
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