Helen is an extraordinary nurse practitioner who consistently goes above and beyond to provide exceptional care to our oncology patients at the Honickman Infusion Center. 

Helen possesses an unparalleled level of clinical knowledge and expertise. She is always up to date on the latest advancements in oncology and can quickly assess and address complex patient situations.  Her ability to think critically and make sound clinical judgments has saved countless lives. Her involvement in launching the sepsis protocol for our outpatient infusion center has been immensely beneficial to our vulnerable patient population.  

In emergency situations, Helen is a true hero. She remains calm under pressure and takes decisive action to ensure patient safety. Her presence makes a difference for our patients each day.  

Beyond her clinical skills, Helen is a compassionate and caring individual. She always takes the time to listen to patients' concerns and answer their questions. Her empathy and understanding create a supportive and comforting environment for patients and their families. Helen will never hesitate to come see a patient, assess the concerns of the nursing staff, or to just lend a listening ear and provide emotional support to a patient.  

Helen is a valued member of our team at the Honickman Infusion Center. She is always willing to help colleagues, whether it's providing clinical guidance, assisting with patient care, or simply offering words of encouragement. Helen’s positive attitude and collaborative spirit contribute to a harmonious and efficient work environment. Helen truly makes a difference in the lives of our patients and our team. She is a role model for all healthcare professionals and an invaluable asset to our infusion center.

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Helen is the definition of a team player. There is no task that she would not help with. She is our go-to for difficult peripheral IVs, urgent orders, and a critical patient. She supports our staff more than we could ever ask. Patients are truly safer when Helen is at work. We have had codes, stroke alerts, and septic patients, all of whom have had better outcomes because Helen was our CRNP that day. More than once, I’ve heard nurses and staff say, “What would you do without Helen?” She truly is an asset to our team, and we feel so grateful for her. This award is people for people like Helen.

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Helen is an exceptional nurse practitioner who consistently goes above and beyond to support her patients and colleagues. Her dedication to providing compassionate and high-quality care is truly inspiring. Helen is always willing to lend a helping hand, whether it's answering a question, offering guidance, or going the extra mile to ensure a patient's needs are met. She is a valuable resource for her fellow nurses, always available to provide support and encouragement. Helen's commitment to her patients is evident in her unwavering dedication to their well-being. She takes the time to listen to their concerns, answer their questions, and develop personalized care plans. Her patients feel heard and valued, knowing that they are in good hands. Helen's positive attitude and infectious enthusiasm create a supportive and collaborative work environment. She is a true team player, always willing to pitch in and help wherever needed. Her colleagues admire her professionalism, knowledge, and unwavering commitment to excellence. Helen is a shining example of what it means to be a compassionate and dedicated nurse practitioner. She is a true asset to our healthcare team and a role model for all of us.

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At the Honickman Infusion Center, Helen Evers-Hunt is an invaluable and integral member of our care team. Our high volume, fast-paced outpatient unit of mostly oncology patients plays a crucial role in caring for some of our community’s most vulnerable members, and I believe Helen has had a monumental role in its transformation over the years. She is a trusted resource for our staff nurses, physicians, and, of course, patients.

Our medical oncology team operates on a foundation of trust and respect, which is especially important for the large interdisciplinary teamwork needed for the complex care of our patients. She is approachable, honest, focused, and a great communicator. These qualities especially shine in times of urgency and uncertainty, such as during hypersensitivity reactions, which is not uncommon given the vast range of hazardous and reactive drugs administered daily on our unit, and when patients come in requiring urgent transitions in levels of care. When patients present to us with clinical deterioration, oncologic emergencies, and/or declining performance status, Helen is there to ensure these patients receive the care they need. She has overseen countless, often seamless, transfers of patients to inpatient care, and efficiently stabilized patients in critical condition while we awaited the arrival of emergency services. More recently, she has provided a much-needed buffer for ensuring patient safety.

Outside of emergent scenarios, no situation is too large or small for Helen’s expertise to meet our patient’s needs, whether it be basic wound care, pain management, collaboration with other specialties, or simply just advice about symptom management at home. In this way, she embodies the value of accountability for the status and well-being of our patients before they leave our care, a value shared amongst our entire unit.

This year, Helen helped lead a department initiative to improve our outpatient sepsis protocol and to streamline our infectious workup workflow to ensure all the necessary measures are completed in a timely manner. As an infusion nurse, this initiative has helped nearly eliminate unnecessary delays in care for our septic patients and has empowered our team of nurses to handle these situations with confidence and ease. In my career as a nurse, the reassurance and comfort that Helen brings to the nursing team has been unmatched. Outside of the clinical setting, Helen always takes time to empower the nurses on our unit by offering guidance and advice for those hoping to advance their nursing practice at TJUH. Helen is a role model to all of us, and the positive impact of her service cannot be overstated.