SAN DIEGO, May 8, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Recognizing the
critical role that nurses provide to patient care, AMN Healthcare
(NYSE: AMN), the leader and innovator in healthcare workforce
solutions and staffing services, and The Center for the Advancement
of Healthcare Professionals presented the 2018 Commitment to
Excellence Awards to four AMN travel nurses who exemplify
innovation, passion, customer focus and overall commitment to
excellence.
The awards are given annually in recognition of Nurses Week
(May 6 - 12, 2018), which coincides
with Florence Nightingale's
birthday.
"As the healthcare industry faces growing clinician shortages
and increasing demand for services, per diem and travel nurses are
crucial to delivering excellent patient care," said Susan Salka, AMN Healthcare President and CEO.
"AMN Healthcare is honored that some of the finest nurses in the
country choose to travel with us and provide exceptional care for
healthcare facilities and the patients they serve."
The following four outstanding AMN travel nurses were chosen by
a committee of AMN clients, clinicians and recruiters. These nurses
showed an unwavering commitment to excellence in the nursing
profession that goes far beyond their job requirements. The
nominations were a testament to the high quality of nurses that AMN
Healthcare has on assignment.
The Innovation Award went to Shawna Beesley, RN, ACLS, Adv. FHM, BLS, NRP,
PMD, a labor and delivery nurse, for her ongoing pursuit of
health and wellness through innovation and the advancement of
patient care. An innovative AMN Healthcare nurse is recognized for
embracing new ideas, technology and best practices, and initiating
positive changes in their permanent or temporary unit. As Shawna's
nomination stated, "She continuously seeks to make facilities
better and is committed to patient care. In addition, Shawna has a
wealth of knowledge and is continuously seeking to learn and expand
her skills."
The Passion Award for exemplifying the highest
standards of professional excellence through leadership and
extraordinary commitment to service throughout their healthcare
community – including as a professional leader and community
volunteer – went to Teresa
Eaton, RN, BLS, PALS, a medical-surgical Nurse.
Teresa was selected because she "is passionate about patient care
and it certainly shows in her work" as she often steps up to fill
needs no matter how big or small the request may be.
The Customer Focus Award for demonstrating an
unwavering dedication to the improvement of health and wellness
across all specialties and the core values of the nursing
profession in their actions and words. A customer-focused nurse
continually exceeds professional expectations by demonstrating the
highest level of respect, loyalty, and commitment to improving the
health and wellness of patients. This award went to Tiffany Hennage, RN, ACLS, BLS, NIH
Stroke Scale, PALS, TNCC, an emergency room nurse on assignment
at Mary Washington Hospital in Fredericksburg, VA. Tiffany was nominated for
this award because of her "sharp, knowledgeable nursing skills and
assessment techniques" that allow her to make a positive difference
in patient care and improve outcomes.
The Overall Commitment to Excellence Award for all
of these qualities, and continually striving to improve patient
care through education and innovation, displaying an unmatched
passion for the profession, and making an impact on both patients
and colleagues, was given to Cathy
Burzette, RN, BLS, Crisis Prevention Intervention, a
psychiatric nurse on assignment at St. Luke's Magic Valley in
Twin Falls, ID. "Cathy is always
friendly and empathetic…she identified our needs as a facility…and
works well with patients and staff. We would love to keep her
on."
About Mary Washington Healthcare
Mary
Washington Healthcare is a fully integrated, regional medical
system that provides inpatient and outpatient care through more
than 40 facilities and services, including Mary Washington
Hospital, a 451-bed regional medical center, and Stafford Hospital,
a 100-bed community hospital. Mary Washington Healthcare is a
not-for-profit health system with a longstanding commitment to
provide care regardless of ability to pay. For more information
about our services and facilities, visit www.MWHC.com.
About St. Luke's Magic Valley
St. Luke's Magic Valley's state-of-the-art medical center opened in
2011 to serve the people of southern Idaho and northern Nevada. We offer a wide range of inpatient and
outpatient surgery, a 24-hour emergency department and advanced
cancer center, inpatient rehabilitation, lab and imaging, inpatient
and outpatient behavioral health services, and women's and
children's healthcare. At our hospital and clinics throughout Magic
Valley, we work every day to save lives, help people achieve their
individual health goals, and promote community health, wellness,
safety, and fitness. For more information, visit
https://www.stlukesonline.org.
About AMN Healthcare
AMN Healthcare is the leader and innovator in healthcare workforce
solutions and staffing services to healthcare facilities across the
nation. AMN Healthcare's workforce solutions - including managed
services programs, vendor management systems, recruitment process
outsourcing and consulting services - enable providers to
successfully reduce complexity, increase efficiency and improve
patient outcomes within the rapidly evolving healthcare
environment. The Company provides unparalleled access to the most
comprehensive network of quality healthcare professionals through
its innovative recruitment strategies and breadth of career
opportunities. Clients include acute-care hospitals, community
health centers and clinics, physician practice groups, retail and
urgent care centers, home health facilities, and many other
healthcare settings. AMN Healthcare is committed to fostering and
maintaining a diverse team that reflects the communities we serve.
Our commitment to the inclusion of many different backgrounds,
experiences and perspectives enables our innovation and leadership
in the healthcare services industry. AMN Healthcare disseminates
news and information about the Company through its website, which
can be found at www.amnhealthcare.com.
Media Contact:
Jim Gogek
Corporate Communications
AMN Healthcare
(858) 350-3209
Jim.Gogek@amnhealthcare.com
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