Karen is like a breath of fresh air in the Springtime! In a field where trust is not readily given and can be difficult to achieve with family/patients, Karen waltzes in and steals their hearts immediately! Numerous patients have come to me on a regular basis throughout this past year to thank me for being selective in the hiring process and in finding Karen. She has a humble confidence patients appreciate.
Karen is a strong patient advocate and quickly responds to patient needs. She takes the time to actively listen to family/patients and does the little things like offering snacks, warm blankets, and calling family members to report on the patients' condition when requested by the patient. The little things can make a big difference to patients.
Karen has a strong desire to learn and has cross-trained to cover multiple positions within the team. Karen consistently motivates the team to do more and rise higher. They have given her a nickname of "Karen the Great!" She asks every family, patient or co-worker daily, "What else can I do for you?" Karen seeks out ways to improve and do more for others. Going the extra mile comes naturally to her, all the while wearing a smile and her positivity is contagious. Providers appreciate her ability, attention to detail and dedication to their patients. There are many qualities of an excellent RN such as compassion, dedication, initiative, integrity, loyalty, trust, professionalism, knowledge, and teamwork to name a few. But what makes Karen standout is she consistently works on her strengths and possesses them all! She raises the bar for her co-workers and motivates us all to be better than we think we can be.
To quote a recent Woo-Hoo from one of her peers, "Karen the Great is always flexible and positive! We appreciate her!"