May 13, 2014, ST. LOUIS - At SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital, we are incredibly proud of our nurses. The care they give doesn’t only impact our patients and families, but helps make this hospital special.
As we celebrate Hospital Week, we congratulate these winners of the 2014 Saint Louis University Hospital Nurses Awards:
Novice Of The Year
Brian Ritter, RN, 6 north
What his peers said about Brian:
“Brian receives daily accolades from patients…His personality attracts people to him..His clinical skills surpass even some tenured RNs…always first to volunteer to participate in unit activities… it is obvious he has been called to nursing…even during orientation patients requested him.”
Mentor Of The Year
Emily Gavin, RN, 6 ICU
What her peers said about Emily:
“Emily’s compassion and empathy stretches beyond the bedside to her co-workers, family members, and anyone who touches patients…She is dedicated to her own unit giving of her own time to help new graduates appreciate the subtleties of critical care assessment and intervention…She is a front-line leader who is heavily relied upon by her nursing and physician teams.”
Educator of the Year
Roxy Lupien, RN, Wound and Ostemy
What her peers said about Roxy:
“Roxy is a hands-on educator who has made countless contributions to improve clinical quality and patient outcomes since her arrival to SLU Hospital…She is always available to front-line staff…Her dedication to the nursing profession is evident in her passionate strive towards zero HAPU’s…Roxy’s presence has allowed the nurses to focus on prevention and care.”
Leader of the Year
Laurin McClelland, RN, 5 North and South
What her peers said about her:
“She is an invaluable asset to the 5th floor…an excellent resource who always supports staff day in and out with a smile…Laurin works very hard, she never leaves her job until everything is done…She is never bothered when you ask her a question, and she is asked questions incessantly…She is always an advocate for her nurses.”
Advocate of the Year
Linda O’Brien, RN, PACU
What her peers said about her:
“Always goes above and beyond…reliable and conscientious…always has charts in order, labs drawn so nothing will delay the patient’s scheduled OR time…Linda will go to the floors to personally draw labs if needed so the patient’s surgery will not be delayed…without her dedication and diligence many inpatients would not be ready on time.”
Community Nurse of the Year
Sarah Calvin, RN, Float Pool
What her peer said about her:
“For the past two years Sarah has been going to Honduras with her church on mission trips…Sarah spends one week of her time each year helping families and children deal with parasites, bacterial infections, nutritional problems to name a few. When she gets back each year she is glowing and bubbly, it is infectious…Her joy has motivated others to give of themselves as well.”
Manager of the Year
James Stenger, RN
What his employees said about him:
“He is a leader…Served his country for 20 years…Gracefully met the challenges of an ever changing work environment, maintains his focus on attaining best patient experience…Compassionate when it matters most…what he expects is fair and clear…never falters from vision of making SLUH an industry leader in nursing care.”
