Rhonda Toler, Ambulatory Procedure Center, Cox Monett
Rhonda in the Ambulatory Procedure Center (APC) at Cox Monett was nominated by a fellow nurse for the compassion she showed to a patient who comes to the APC two times per week. When the patient came to the center one week so she could leave town to be with her son in Texas who was dying of cancer, the nurse noticed that Rhonda, after work had come back to be with the patient. “Rhonda knew the patient had no one to stay with her during her infusion and she was grieving terribly so she prayed with, talked with, listened to, and shared tears because she is a compassionate and caring nurse.”
Kathleen Mullen, Nursing Education
“Kathleen has a passion for nursing” writes a fellow nurse of Kathleen. Kathleen has worked with the staff at The Martin Center to obtain and educate them on the use of specialized lift equipment to accommodate bariatric patients. One day, the Martin Center staff contacted Kathleen regarding a patient that would be coming for treatment. Kathleen organized the transfer of equipment and staff to assist. She personally assisted with the transfer and stayed after work hours to ensure the patient’s safety. “Kathleen treats the patient with courtesy, compassion and respect and encourages and engages staff while promoting safety for both the staff and patient.”
Kathy Jacks, 700 West Peds/PICU
Kathy was nominated by a fellow nurse for going above and beyond to ensure the comfort of patients and families. A fellow employee was battling cancer and had traveled to California to lay her father’s ashes to rest when her illness took a turn for the worse. She became paralyzed and was unsure of how she and her family would get back home. Kathy using her own money and time flew to California and assisted in the safe return of her friend and fellow nurse and her family home. “I know the employee and family will be forever grateful for Kathy’s time and help.”
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