Digital Edition of HUPdate - 8/5/2016

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Volume 27

Number 16

August 5, 2016

Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

`` (From left) Christina Salemo and Meghan Fitzpatrick of Rhoads 1 celebrate Shauntae Davis’s recognition as CNA of the Year, along with Matthew Walker of Silverstein 11.

Congratulations to the following certified nursing assistants who were nominated for this year’s CNA of the Year Award. “CNAs are an integral part of the nursing care team at HUP. They spend their time giving empathic, personalized care to our patients and each nominee represents the best of Penn Medicine,” said Michael Newcomb, MSN, RN, nurse manager of Founders 14. “On behalf of the CNA council, we want to thank all of our CNAs and are proud to celebrate their contributions.” Richardson Asabe, Silverstein 11 Rasheedah Blackson, SFAS Carry Clark, Founders 9/MICU Chiana Conway, SFAS Shauntae Davis, Rhoads 1 Catherine Anne Domjan-Yuhas, PACU Sarina Everette, Rhoads 2 Justina Ferra, Rhoads 1 Pamela Garvin, Rhoads 7 Winifred Gbeyi, Rhoads 3 Charynda George, Rhoads 3 Matthew George, Rhoads 6 Meghan Gibbons, Silverstein 9 (continued on back)

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Congratulations to certified nursing assistant Shauntae Davis of Rhoads 1, who was named the 2016 CNA of the Year. She was chosen from over 30 nominees! (see sidebar) According to her nomination letter, the honor is well deserved. “Her skills, compassion and attitude are a model for coworkers new and old. She is an integral part of our team.” In the letter, several nurses shared instances of when they were having a rough day and Davis, noticing they weren’t doing well, took a minute to talk with and encourage them. During an overwhelming shift, she is known for telling her coworkers “Listen, I’m here for you today.” Davis is committed to her patients. For example, she learned how one patient liked her oatmeal prepared and brought in ingredients from home to make sure the patient got the breakfast she would eat. She also found out that this patient likes to wear warm hats and bought her one. “The patient

wore it every day until it got lost during a stay in the SICU — at which point the nominee got her a new one.” She adapts her practice approach to each patient. For example, if a patient repeatedly delays or avoids ambulation after surgery, Davis “negotiates an agreement for a specific time that the patient will get up and walk, and then firmly holds them to it when the time comes,” the letter said. “One of our nurses who had tried for hours to get her patient to walk was surprised to find them in the hall with the nominee and a walker. The patient said ‘The only reason I did it for her was because she comes in to my room every day and smiles.’ ” Rhoads 1 was recently awarded Beacon Gold status. There is no doubt that “the nominee’s dedicated and skilled work as a CNA has contributed substantially to this level of excellence that we have achieved. Every member of the Rhoads 1 team, and every patient that has passed through our doors, deeply appreciates what Shauntae Davis does each day.”

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