Cody Hisle
August 2023
Cody
Hisle
,
RN
5 Telemetry
Lexington VA Health Care System
Lexington
,
KY
United States
He is kind and patient and serves as a true patient advocate. Throughout each of his shifts, he goes to check on all of his co-workers to ensure their day is going well and offers any assistance that he might be able to offer.
Cody demonstrates all of the I CARE principles. Cody makes sure you understand instructions and is willing to answer your questions. Very positive. Great job!!
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Cody Hisle, 5 Telemetry RN has worked on 5 Telemetry since July 2022. When I interviewed Cody I knew from that moment he would be a wonderful asset to our Veterans and that first impression has never changed. Cody began his VA career as a New Graduate Transition to Practice RN. While he is a new grad nurse, his knowledge, skills, and willingness to learn are well beyond his experience. He is always seeking out opportunities to learn. He has been known to stay after his regular tour of duty in order to have the opportunity to complete a new task/learn a new skill (ex. blood administration). As his knowledge has expanded, so has his critical thinking skills. Recently Cody received report from the night shift RN who reported that the patient had an episode of melena during the previous shift. Upon assessment, the patient was pale, short of air, and reporting increased fatigue. Cody called the medicine team, a CBC was ordered (not previously ordered) and the patient’s hemoglobin was noted to be 5. The patient subsequently received 2 units of packed red blood cells, and the patient felt much better. Cody’s attention to detail, noting a subtle change in the patient’s condition, allowed for prompt intervention and a positive patient outcome. While this is only one example, actions such as this occur on a daily basis. I can think of countless times when Cody’s attention to detail, closed-loop communication, and patient advocacy have allowed patients to be transferred to a higher level of care and subsequently be safely discharged.
Cody is the true definition of a team player. He comes to work daily with an excellent attitude, upbeat personality, and diligent nursing skills. He is kind and patient and serves as a true patient advocate. Throughout each of his shifts, he goes to check on all of his co-workers to ensure their day is going well and offers any assistance that he might be able to offer. This team mentality helps the morale of the unit, improves co-worker relationships, and, most importantly, the quality of care provided to our Veterans. He has worked to create a strong bond with his fellow TTP RNs, and as a result, each of them has truly excelled in their nursing practice.
He is highly self-motivated and capable of achieving any goal he sets his mind to. He seeks out opportunities to start IVs, and while he has not been a nurse for long, he is already one of the “go to” RNs for IV starts. He thoroughly understands the unit and individual patient needs.
On a daily basis, Cody helps ensure everyone has an opportunity to take a timely lunch and is known as “the door dash man” as he often coordinates lunch plans. This planning is truly appreciated by his co-workers as 5 Tele is very fast-paced and often chaotic. Ensuring the staff takes time to eat/take time for themselves help keep the staff sane and prevents them from getting “haaangggrry” (and subsequently in a good mood).
Cody has leadership skills beyond his years! I cannot explain how thankful I am to have Cody as a part of the 5 Telemetry team! His impact has and will continue to have a lasting impact on the unit and the VA as a whole! I cannot wait to continue to see Cody grow! Cody, thank you for being you!
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Cody Hisle, 5 Telemetry RN has worked on 5 Telemetry since July 2022. When I interviewed Cody I knew from that moment he would be a wonderful asset to our Veterans and that first impression has never changed. Cody began his VA career as a New Graduate Transition to Practice RN. While he is a new grad nurse, his knowledge, skills, and willingness to learn are well beyond his experience. He is always seeking out opportunities to learn. He has been known to stay after his regular tour of duty in order to have the opportunity to complete a new task/learn a new skill (ex. blood administration). As his knowledge has expanded, so has his critical thinking skills. Recently Cody received report from the night shift RN who reported that the patient had an episode of melena during the previous shift. Upon assessment, the patient was pale, short of air, and reporting increased fatigue. Cody called the medicine team, a CBC was ordered (not previously ordered) and the patient’s hemoglobin was noted to be 5. The patient subsequently received 2 units of packed red blood cells, and the patient felt much better. Cody’s attention to detail, noting a subtle change in the patient’s condition, allowed for prompt intervention and a positive patient outcome. While this is only one example, actions such as this occur on a daily basis. I can think of countless times when Cody’s attention to detail, closed-loop communication, and patient advocacy have allowed patients to be transferred to a higher level of care and subsequently be safely discharged.
Cody is the true definition of a team player. He comes to work daily with an excellent attitude, upbeat personality, and diligent nursing skills. He is kind and patient and serves as a true patient advocate. Throughout each of his shifts, he goes to check on all of his co-workers to ensure their day is going well and offers any assistance that he might be able to offer. This team mentality helps the morale of the unit, improves co-worker relationships, and, most importantly, the quality of care provided to our Veterans. He has worked to create a strong bond with his fellow TTP RNs, and as a result, each of them has truly excelled in their nursing practice.
He is highly self-motivated and capable of achieving any goal he sets his mind to. He seeks out opportunities to start IVs, and while he has not been a nurse for long, he is already one of the “go to” RNs for IV starts. He thoroughly understands the unit and individual patient needs.
On a daily basis, Cody helps ensure everyone has an opportunity to take a timely lunch and is known as “the door dash man” as he often coordinates lunch plans. This planning is truly appreciated by his co-workers as 5 Tele is very fast-paced and often chaotic. Ensuring the staff takes time to eat/take time for themselves help keep the staff sane and prevents them from getting “haaangggrry” (and subsequently in a good mood).
Cody has leadership skills beyond his years! I cannot explain how thankful I am to have Cody as a part of the 5 Telemetry team! His impact has and will continue to have a lasting impact on the unit and the VA as a whole! I cannot wait to continue to see Cody grow! Cody, thank you for being you!