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Happy National Nurses Week! 💙 May 6 – May 12 is a time to celebrate the incredible work of our dedicated nurses who go above and beyond to provide compassionate care to patients. We’re thankful for our nurses today and every day! Leave a comment to say “thank you” to a PIH Health nurse who made a difference in your life or nominate them for a DAISY Award by visiting, PIHHealth.org/Daisy.
Meet Kristina, a licensed vocational nurse at PIH Health Urology Whittier. She appreciates the meaningful relationships she creates with patients through her everyday work and the opportunity to catch up with patients she sees regularly. Kristina puts #PatientsFirst by providing a positive experience with open communication to each patient who walks through our doors. Thank you to Mary Sharon and Kristina and all the nurses at PIH Health Home and Hospice Care and PIH Health Physicians who care for patients’ every day!
#NursesWeek2023: Meet Mary Sharon, a licensed vocational nurse at PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital’s Transitional Care Unit. Mary Sharon enjoys supporting our patients simply by helping them take their medications or listening to their stories and making them comfortable when they’re at their most vulnerable. She puts #PatientsFirst by being a voice and an advocate for individuals by communicating with doctors and other staff, and by providing support to their families.
Cheri, a registered nurse in the ICU (Intensive Care Unit) at PIH Health Whittier Hospital, chose to work in the healthcare industry to help patients and families through difficult times. “I like to know that I am making a difference in the lives of others,” she says. Cheri explains that nursing in the ICU is constantly evolving through the constant sharing of knowledge. She extends her gratitude for her nursing colleagues and considers them as family.
Nikita is a registered nurse in Childbirth and Lactation Services in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital. She takes pride in putting #PatientsFirst by teaching breastfeeding fundamentals to mothers. “As a Lactation Consultant I help mothers initiate and maintain a milk supply for their baby,” she says. “Blessings to all nurses as we continue to strive for excellence and to do great things for our patients.”
#NursesWeek2023: Meet Jennie, a registered nurse at PIH Health Downey Hospital. Jennie started at PIH Health in the New Graduate program in the critical care unit and is now a House Supervisor in Nursing Administration. “My favorite part about being a nurse is having the ability to help those in need,” she shares. Jennie puts #PatientsFirst by anticipating their needs when planning out staffing for nursing shifts. “I am humbled and grateful for everything that everyone in this organization does to provide safe patient care.”
Happy Administrative Professionals Day! Also known as Secretaries’ Day or Admin Day, today we recognize the individuals who keep our workplace running smoothly. Thank you for all you do!
#EmployeeSpotlight: Meet Gloria, a clinical nurse specialist and stroke coordinator at PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital. Gloria chose to work as a nurse because she felt called to serve and provide holistic, compassionate and empathetic care to those suffering. “I love that my stroke coordinator role allows me to work with my nurse colleagues and empower them with stroke knowledge,” says Gloria. “And my goal is to coordinate and ensure that our patients receive timely stroke care so they and their families can return to ‘normal’ life.” Gloria has been with PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital since 2019. She says that she is delighted about all the positive changes that have taken place at the hospital and appreciates the culture of professionalism that the organization promotes. When Gloria is not working, she loves dancing, and riding both dirt bikes and on her Peloton. PIH Health thanks Gloria for continuing to put #PatientsFirst!
While patients don’t often see them, our Heath Information Management (HIM) professionals are trusted with the most sensitive data that exists about our patients and are committed to making sure information is available where and when it is needed to support our vision of Patient’s First. PIH Health recognizes our HIM teams and the work they do daily to manage patient health information to ensure accuracy, accessibility and security. Thank you for helping us provide the best care for our patients!
Congratulations, Dianne Sauco MSN MSHCA RN for being recognized by the Los Angeles Business Journal as one of L.A.’s Women of Influence in healthcare! We are pleased to honor your outstanding leadership and inspiring commitment to our patients and community. To read more, visit https://bit.ly/3MTSp5b #PIHHealth #WomenOfInfluence #LABJ #WomenInHealthcare
