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t m c » p u l s e | m a y 7, 2 0 1 4 22 Lorelie (Lori) Lazaro, M.S.N., R.N. C.M.S.R.N. Main 7SW, General Medicine/GI/ Hepatology Unit "Many colleagues may view Lori as a quiet nurse, but while she talks little, she listens more. Serving as a charge nurse on the nightshift is not an easy job, but what Lori says she enjoys the most about the night shift is that it provides the best opportunity to sit at the bedside and listen to her patients as they unfold their stories. There are those who cannot sleep because of the pain and many worries, and there are those who are just afraid to sleep that they might not see another day. It is in those moments that Lori feels she is making a difference and is ensured that she made the right decision in becoming a nurse." — Colleague M I C H A E L E . D E B A K E y vA M E D I C A L C E N T E R Jocelyn Ellison, M.S.N., R.N. Community Living Center "Jocelyn's judgment is respected by everyone from hospital leaders to bed- side nurses. We always call upon for her expert opinion and count on her for her compassion knowledge and skills. She always keeps the patient uppermost in her mind and leads by example." — Tammy Welcome, Nurse Executive for Community Living Center Shirley Koshy, M.S.N., R.N. Operating Room "As the assistant nurse manager of the OR, Shirley is a dependable sincere nurse who is totally committed and dedicated when it comes to the care of the surgical patients. She offers profes- sional guidance for clinical practice, research and related issues to about 70 employees and is a true leader." — Molly Alex, MEDVAMC Nurse Executive Operative Care Line team, and provides safe and efficient care to all patients. Carol has a true heart for her profession." — Jessica Smith, Manager of Clinical Operations, Department of Medicine – Outpatient Clinic Tenika Murry, B.S.N., R.N. Diagnostic Services, Baylor Clinic "Tenika has great compassion for her patients. She has served in diagnos- tics for three years and has helped the department grow as a team because of her nursing leadership. She and her nursing team provide outstanding nursing care." — Peggy Ottosen, Manager of Clinical Operations, Ambulatory Operations U N I v E R S I T y o F T E x A S M E D I C A L B R A N C H AT G A Lv E S T o N Jamie Heffernan, R.N. Blocker Burn Unit "Jaime has led the Blocker Burn Unit at UTMB with a fearless dedication, warmth and intellectual brilliance that have inspired a generation of nurses, doctors and other allied health special- ists. She almost single handedly kept the unit open during a hurricane, saving all patients. She opened the unit to children from throughout Texas when no other pediatric burn center was available. She designed a new burn unit that is recognized worldwide as an example of excellence in design and efficiency." — Dr. David N. Herndon, Jesse H. Jones Distinguished Chair in Burn Surgery and Professor of Surgery Chief of Staff, Shriners Hospitals for Children B Ay L o R S T. L U K E ' S M E D I C A L C E N T E R Eloise Catrett, A.P.R.N., R.N., M.S.N., A.C.N.P.-B.C. Center for Advanced Clinical Practice Karen Aylor, B.S.N. Patient Care Unit 5E "Karen plays a key role in leading and mentoring nurses in our Medical Center. Her fellow nurses see that she is respected by her patients and genu- inely cares about the veteran patients. Thanks to her expert advice, the many employees she has precepted over the years have gone on to accomplish remarkable things. Veterans always remember Karen's name long after they are discharged. She has a tremendous impact on patients, nurses, family mem- bers and everyone she meets." — Molly Alex, MEDVAMC Nurse Executive Operative Care Line B Ay L o R C o L L E G E o F M E D I C I N E Pat Mouish, B.S.N., R.N. Infectious Disease and Travel Medicine Clinic "Pat is a lifelong learner who has been instrumental in providing safe and compassionate care for her patients. With more than 30 years of dedicated service, Pat's hard work and initiative has exemplified Baylor's core values, and her commitment and loyalty allows patients to have continuity in their care. She exhibits selfless service, going above and beyond the call of duty to help accommodate patients." — Jessica Smith, Manager of Clinical Operations, Department of Medicine – Outpatient Clinic Carol Elizondo, B.S.N., R.N. Dan L. Duncan Cancer Center "Carol has provided compassionate, patient-centered care for more than 25 years at Baylor College of Medicine. Her dedication to excellence at the Dan L. Duncan Cancer Center has greatly impacted the lives of her patients. She is a valued member of her health care "As an advanced practice registered nurse, Eloise is an expert clinician who goes beyond the call to make sure the patients receive exceptional care as well as supporting the bedside R.N. Her 'can do' attitude enables us to overcome challenges without impacting patient care. With a willingness to always take on new projects, Eloise serves as chair for a hospital-wide quality initiative and co-chairs a CPR committee." — Linda Cole, Manager, Center for Advanced Clinical Practice Janie yanez, R.N. Cardiac Cath Lab "With quick thinking, a calm demeanor, superb nursing assessment, exceptional monitoring skills and highly specialized training, Janie is an experienced Room Leader who provides compassionate, high-quality care to cardiac patients. She works in an critical care environ- ment and exhibits professionalism and poise. Janie is an important contributor to our success and is always striving to achieve the highest standard of excel- lence and is recognized as a role model and inspiration to other nurses." — Jody Bucci, Clinical Director Cath Lab Erin Mouton, R.N. 14 Tower, Cardiology Telemetry Unit "An exceptional nurse at work and in her community, Erin shares her spiritu- ality and compassionate care on a daily basis with kind words and prayers for patients and their families. Her com- passion goes beyond the hospital walls through to her community involvement that includes participating in a church camp for children diagnosed with ADHD. Dedicated with a purpose and a smile that is always genuine and never forced, Erin possesses a 'calming peace' especially in times of crisis." — Valerie Edwards-Arkadie, Nurse Manager, 14 Tower and Camille Dumoit, R.N., 14 Tower these bright men and women leverage both their scientific skills as well as their relationship abilities to impact and improve the work of nursing and thereby transform our systems to ones that are patient centric. I daily witness nurses who enthusiastically go about the work of making a difference and am proud to be their colleague and celebrate their impact on our healthcare system. — ann scanlon McgInIty, ph.d., R.n.