Scolastica Achinike
October 2023
Scolastica
Achinike
,
RN
Center for Advancing Excellence
Midland Memorial Hospital
Midland
,
TX
United States
Scolastica inspires nurses and other staff members to care for their patients with her compassion and concern for their well-being.
Midland Health is proud to announce that Scolastica Achinike, RN, has been awarded the prestigious DAISY Nurse Leader Award. The award is part of the DAISY Foundation's programs to recognize the super-human efforts nurses perform every day.
The DAISY Award is a special honor given to extraordinary nurses for the compassionate contributions they make every day, going beyond expectations. Receiving a DAISY award means Scolastica has made a difference in the life of a patient, family, or colleague they will never forget, and she joins a worldwide community of extraordinary nurses, nursing faculty, and students.
Scolastica, with 14 years of nursing experience, has just joined the master's program at Western Governors University. She plays a vital role in the Safe Patient Handling program at Midland Memorial Hospital, working under the CAPE program. Her main objective is to ensure the successful implementation of fall prevention strategies for patients and staff, covering the entire hospital premises.
“Scola is a role model for staff and peers alike in her work ethic. She is tenacious when it comes to finding solutions and digging into the details of patient safety events, but doing so in a way that makes staff feel safe and heard. She knows how to relate to the bedside staff and the challenges that go along with providing care in a dynamic environment. Scola is well deserving of this award, and I know that she will continue to advocate for staff and patient safety. She is a servant leader who will continue to inspire others well into the future."
Nomination Reads:
Scola motivates staff by consistently being present on the floor and lending a helping hand everywhere she is. She is a great coach and leader because she answers every question a staff member has, even if she does not know the answer, she will go out of her way to find it. Scola is passionate in regards to her field and protecting our patients here at the hospital, she encourages employees of Midland Memorial to keep our patients safe and teaches them how. Scola carries herself in a professional manner and her behavior is a model for all employees. Scolastica inspires nurses and other staff members to care for their patients with her compassion and concern for their well-being. She has a strong work ethic and sets the bar high for everything we do. Even when she is not on duty, Scola will pick up the phone and talk to any worries the nursing staff may have. She is very approachable to staff who come to her with questions or concerns about our fall prevention programs. She exemplifies leadership qualities and inspires our nurse interns and others to care for their patients with compassion. "
Midland Health is proud to recognize Scolastica Achinike for her hard work and dedication to providing compassionate care.
Note: This is Scola's 2nd DAISY Award!
The DAISY Award is a special honor given to extraordinary nurses for the compassionate contributions they make every day, going beyond expectations. Receiving a DAISY award means Scolastica has made a difference in the life of a patient, family, or colleague they will never forget, and she joins a worldwide community of extraordinary nurses, nursing faculty, and students.
Scolastica, with 14 years of nursing experience, has just joined the master's program at Western Governors University. She plays a vital role in the Safe Patient Handling program at Midland Memorial Hospital, working under the CAPE program. Her main objective is to ensure the successful implementation of fall prevention strategies for patients and staff, covering the entire hospital premises.
“Scola is a role model for staff and peers alike in her work ethic. She is tenacious when it comes to finding solutions and digging into the details of patient safety events, but doing so in a way that makes staff feel safe and heard. She knows how to relate to the bedside staff and the challenges that go along with providing care in a dynamic environment. Scola is well deserving of this award, and I know that she will continue to advocate for staff and patient safety. She is a servant leader who will continue to inspire others well into the future."
Nomination Reads:
Scola motivates staff by consistently being present on the floor and lending a helping hand everywhere she is. She is a great coach and leader because she answers every question a staff member has, even if she does not know the answer, she will go out of her way to find it. Scola is passionate in regards to her field and protecting our patients here at the hospital, she encourages employees of Midland Memorial to keep our patients safe and teaches them how. Scola carries herself in a professional manner and her behavior is a model for all employees. Scolastica inspires nurses and other staff members to care for their patients with her compassion and concern for their well-being. She has a strong work ethic and sets the bar high for everything we do. Even when she is not on duty, Scola will pick up the phone and talk to any worries the nursing staff may have. She is very approachable to staff who come to her with questions or concerns about our fall prevention programs. She exemplifies leadership qualities and inspires our nurse interns and others to care for their patients with compassion. "
Midland Health is proud to recognize Scolastica Achinike for her hard work and dedication to providing compassionate care.
Note: This is Scola's 2nd DAISY Award!