Abby Brzezenski encompasses a DAISY Nurse Leader by creating an environment for nurses and staff by modeling behaviors and providing the support that encourages excellence, compassion, and safety for both patients and staff. She sets a high standard for the unit and constantly provides support for her teams, despite the challenges that are inherent to her unit. Her open-door policy has made all members of the team feel equally respected and feel that they can bring any issues to her.
Abby is a great facilitator and collaborates well with staff regarding patient needs, always looking out for their best interest. She is indeed a strong patient advocate. Her professionalism, character, leadership abilities, and work excellence during her time as a unit manager are remarkable. She is a champion for all current and new initiatives, and she motivates her team to do their best and supports them 100%.
Abby is one of our best, most dependable, experienced leaders and a valuable nurse manager. Her leadership skills are second nature to her which is why she is such a good leader and why she exemplifies the character of a DAISY Nurse Leader. She truly is a shining star.