As a nurse here, I am proud to say that I work with a team that considers each other family. Together we have celebrated countless holidays and birthdays while working and away from home. We have celebrated new life as team members welcomed babies and mourned the loss of loved ones. Through all the challenges life sends our way, we have offered each other love and support. Although we pride ourselves on providing excellent patient care, nothing can prepare a team for the day a co-worker becomes a patient at your hospital.
M, a well-loved and respected nurse on our unit, received a diagnosis of an aggressive form of cancer that would require surgery followed by chemotherapy and radiation. After receiving the news, her work family was immediately by her side offering encouragement and support. Each team member offered M support in their own way. From calls and texts to cards, words of encouragement were sent to M. Money and gift cards were donated by some while other team members purchased jewelry and shirts to help with fundraising efforts that would benefit her cancer treatment expenses. From ribbons to hair color, and jewelry, our team members proudly wore teal to display their support of M's battle with cancer. Meals, help around the house, and childcare was offered by some while others provided transportation to treatments. Many team members utilized their breaks to visit M while she received chemotherapy. As an outward display of our love, support, and encouragement for her, team members created personalized quilt squares. Each one unique and expressing sentiments of hope and encouragement. Our manager collected these squares and lovingly pieced them together to form a quilt. She described the project as "a labor of love." Upon completion, the quilt was presented to M so that she could take it with her to treatments.
In October, M rang the cancer bell signifying the completion of her active treatment and the beginning of a life with cancer in remission. She was surrounded by family, friends, and teammates holding signs proudly proclaiming, "We are team M." While M faced her cancer battle with admirable courage, strength, and determination, her work family was by her side to offer love, support, and encouragement. I am truly honored to be a member of such an incredible and inspiring team. Together we are BayCare, we are a family, and "her fight is our fight!"
Team Members honored with this DAISY TEAM Award:
Anne Marie Rhodes, Nurse Manager
Alfonso, Julia A. CLINICAL NURSE I
Alvarez-Brewer, Marlene CLINICAL NURSE III
Ashley, Shnesta T. CLINICAL NURSE II
Battle, Nicky N. CLINICAL NURSE III
Berisford, Cathy M. CLINICAL NURSE II
Brunk, Nina J. CLINICAL NURSE II
Cavall, Dean C. CASUAL POOL CN
Corso, Miranda M. CLINICAL NURSE II
Cotroneo, Lisa M. CLINICAL NURSE II
Crochetiere, Carrie MONITOR TECHNICIAN
Dicesare, Sherry L. CLINICAL NURSE II
Diroff, Sarah E. CLINICAL NURSE II
Dorch, Aimee CLINICAL NURSE II
Faber, Jessica L. CLINICAL NURSE III
George, Geogy CLINICAL NURSE II
Goodman, Mary L. CLINICAL NURSE II
Green, Hazel G. MONITOR TECHNICIAN
Hankins, Kimberly B. CLINICAL NURSE II
Harris-Richardson, Sanje A. CLINICAL NURSE I
Matthew, Heidi CASUAL POOL CN
Hinds, Lotaya CLINICAL NURSE II
Jackson, Tanesha L. CLINICAL NURSE II
Lasley, Kayla N. CLINICAL NURSE I
Lazarides, Christina CLINICAL NURSE II
Lindsey, Ashley CLINICAL NURSE II
Liston, Arnel Paul CLINICAL NURSE II
Little, Amanda ASSISTANT NURSE MANAGER
Marvin, Alaina M. CLINICAL NURSE II
Mason, Adam D. MONITOR TECHNICIAN
McCarthy, Patrick CLINICAL NURSE II
McNulty, Alex T. CLINICAL NURSE I
Nguyen, Phuong T. CLINICAL NURSE I
Norde, Jennyfair CLINICAL NURSE II
Pagan, Amada CLINICAL NURSE II
Penso, Richard CLINICAL NURSE II
Perkins, Rebecca CLINICAL NURSE II
Phillips, Megan D. CLINICAL NURSE II
Saggurthi, Preethy E. CLINICAL NURSE II
Sandoval, Ashley CLINICAL NURSE RESIDENT
Shahriari, Maryam CLINICAL NURSE III
Shugars, Amanda R. MONITOR TECHNICIAN
Stockton, Sharonda UNIT SUPPORT TECH
Sykes, Rebekah M. CLINICAL NURSE II
Tolentino Jr, Cesar B. CLINICAL NURSE II
Valenzuela, Andres CLINICAL NURSE II
Victor-Osiason, Beatrice CLINICAL NURSE III
Wallace, Diane R. CLINICAL NURSE III
Waterman, Keitra E. CLINICAL NURSE II
Willard, Jennifer M. CLINICAL NURSE II
Wimms, Christina
Wolfe, Joshua MONITOR TECHNICIAN
Agosto, Idaliz PATIENT SUPPORT TECHNICIAN
Alvarez, Suleyka UNIT SECRETARY
Athis, Nacheley E. PATIENT SUPPORT TECHNICIAN
Coffey, Matthew C. PATIENT SUPPORT TECHNICIAN
Cole, Manuela UNIT SECRETARY
Da silva-Villegas, Juana PATIENT SUPPORT TECHNICIAN
Daluz, Sandrine PATIENT SUPPORT TECHNICIAN
Delcastillo, Shelley A. PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN-INPNT
Edwards, Sha'Quita M. PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN-INPNT
Escobar Batres, Chris E. PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN-INPNT
Findlay, Alexander G. MONITOR TECHNICIAN
Garcia, Sebastian PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN-INPNT
Gonzales, Cherise E. PATIENT SUPPORT TECHNICIAN
Hatfield, Vanessa L. PATIENT SUPPORT TECHNICIAN
Ibrahim, Walid G. MONITOR TECHNICIAN
Jones, Shaquala PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN-INPNT
Mian, Michael E.
Robinson, Christopher PATIENT SUPPORT TECHNICIAN
Stewart, Morris PATIENT SUPPORT TECHNICIAN
Stone, Patrick D. PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN-INPNT
Telesmanick, Stephanie A. PCT REGULAR POOL