2025 My SoCal Hospital Heroes Awards Gala
PEDRINA ARGUERA CEDARS-SINAI
8 South General Surgical Unit Clinical Partner
act of empathy not only renewed the patient’s hope but also left a lasting impact on both her and her husband during a trying time. Pedrina’s ability to extend her care beyond the clinical setting speaks volumes about her character and commitment to patient well-being.
Compassionate. Selfless. Resilient. Devoted. Words are truly not enough to describe Pedrina Arguera (PA) as clinical partner. PA has unwavering commitment to nursing and exemplifies the essence of human caring. Her dedication to her patients is unmistakable and manifests itself in every interaction she has. PA’s outstanding contributions have demonstrated that every role within the organization is INVALUABLE, with each role having the potential to significantly impact patient outcomes and organizational success. Here are the highlights of PA’s GREATNESS as a clinical partner and its impact to the organization.
Aiva Champion: Nursing Personal Assistant Innovation – PA is a tech-savvy trailblazer and she has proven that there should not be a generation gap in adapting technology at work. As a baby boomer she does not fear new technology innovations, she embraces them! She serves as a unit champion and helps rally the staff on the importance of leveraging technology in health care workflows.
Patient Experience Superstar: A Role Model for Human Caring– A standout moment that embodies her exceptional care occurred when a patient, after a prolonged stay in the intensive care unit, faced the distressing decision to shave her severely tangled hair (hair knots). PA, recognizing the emotional weight of this moment, for two consecutive days devoted hours of her shifts to gently untangle the patient’s hair strand by strand. Despite the demands of caring for seven patients simultaneously, she managed to balance her responsibilities while providing unparalleled kindness and support. This
Infection Prevention Champion - PA took the lead alongside our clinical partners in launching our initiatives to prevent CAUTI and CLABSI, focusing on reducing line infections. Her foremost commitment is to deliver exceptional care for patients, consistently advocating for appropriate line maintenance and hygiene practices. She actively rounds with the nurses, leadership team and epidemiology nurse to ensure our patients are well cared for to avoid infections. She takes pride that no patient refuses the CHG bath under her care. If there are any, she is persistent in explaining the 32