Aya Brag Board

Aya RN, Lauren, wins a DAISY Award!

Recently, Lauren, RN, made an impactful impression on an ailing patient’s family … they even nominated her for a DAISY Award — which she won! Read the nomination below:

“Lauren made such a difference in [patient]’s care. She wept with us even though she didn’t want us to see her tears. She played music for him on her own phone because she knew he loved music and we thought it might help. She knew we were struggling and made suggestions that she knew might help. She laughed at all of his jokes and by her example she helped us find our own laughter again. She got teary when we were discharged and we saw the depth of her love and compassion for her patients. We were touched by the depth of her caring. She never lost her clinical expertise, went above and beyond with care and compassion and we can never repay her.”

Lauren, this is such an incredible example of what it truly means to be a nurse. From your team at Aya, thank you and congrats!

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RN, Quynn goes above and beyond for a young patient and her family

Aya traveler, Quynn, received outstanding feedback from a young patient’s parents. Read the story below:

“I’m writing to let you know how pleased we were with her AMAZING nurse, Quynn. Our daughter is four years old and has had more than her fair share of hospital stays and visits. When we walked in, we had prepared her to the best of our abilities, and we tried our hardest to stuff down our own nerves. However, when we were directed to her admitting bed and she saw the gown laid out for her she panicked. She begged to go home saying, ‘I can’t sleep here no, no no.’ It was gut-wrenching for us to see our brave girl lose her composure. We tried to coax her into her gown but she would not budge. Quynn came to introduce himself, but without us saying a word he could tell we needed a moment. He pulled the curtain for us and said ‘No rush.’ When she was ready, Quynn came to our bedside, and got down on our daughter’s level and introduced himself. She smiled, and he asked if he could put a bracelet on her. She cooperated, and we knew we were in good hands.  Quynn was so sweet and compassionate with our little girl and warmed her up to everything he needed to put on her to prepare her for her procedure. He was absolutely incredible. In the short time we spent with him getting our daughter ready, we knew he was going to take care of our girl. Sooner than expected, our phone rang and it was none other than  Quynn, telling us she was done and in recovery, and she did well. He said, ‘I didn’t want you to be anxiously waiting.’ We felt like Quynn not only took care of our daughter, but he cared for us, too. Waiting for your little one during procedures and surgeries is sometimes unbearable. When Quynn took the time to relieve us of the worry as soon as possible, he showed utmost compassion for our situation. We want him to know how much he touched us that day. Seeing the way he talked to our little girl, and even more, reassured us. It only goes to show the heart he has for his patients.”

Thank you, Quynn for your compassionate care, and going above and beyond to make both your patient and their family more at ease. ...

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Aya traveler, Natalie, was nominated for a DAISY Award!

Aya RN, Natalie, was nominated for a DAISY Award for her outstanding care of a patient! Here is a shout out from her recruiter, Christopher: “She’s the sweetest and hardest working traveler and I am so happy she received this. Many other nurses had trouble with this patient, but she was able to step right in and instantly connected with them to provide the best care possible. So proud of her!”

We’re proud of you too, Natalie! Congrats!

 

Aya traveler, Jessica, wins a North Star Award!

Jessica, an Aya RN, received an amazing North Star Award from her facility! The note from her facility said: “As a way to show appreciation, we established the North Star Nursing Appreciation Award, named after the North Star because it’s the brightest star that serves as a guiding light and is a symbol of hope and inspiration for many. The purpose of the award is to honor a nurse who embodies the spirit and meaning of the North Star. Jessica was selected because she’s a hardworking, high-energy nurse who is a patient advocate that also understands the importance of working with physicians and the entire care team for the best patient care experience.”

Congrats, Jessica! You’re a bright star on our team, too.

Aya traveler, Mary, gets a sweet shout out!

Aya RN, Mary, received a sweet acknowledgement from a patient and her facility:

“One of our patients had Mary as her nurse. She wanted me to convey that Mary was absolutely amazing and that she was very touched with the care she received. Please share this and deliver our deepest appreciation!!”

Thank you, Mary, for taking such good care of your patients. We’re so proud!

ER RN, William, takes extra time for a patient

Aya traveler, William, made an impression on the first day of his assignment by taking extra care of one of his patients. Read their ‘thank you’ note below:

“The emergency room (ER) was amazing, which I pretty much expected especially after working in the ER, but it really was exceptional because of the way they treated me through their caring, timeliness, attention to detail, explanations, professionalism, privacy and respect. I felt so taken care of, so safe. My nurse in the ER (William) was a traveling nurse and it was his first day of orientation. He was so good. At one point he said, “Let’s clean up that face of yours,” and he sat down and took the time to clean up my road rash covering the right side of my face the best he could. I just didn’t expect that, given it’s a Friday night and I figured it was pretty busy in the ER.” ...

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Aya traveler, Billie Jo, was nominated for a DAISY Award!

Aya RN, Billie Joe, received a DAISY nomination from her manager for her willingness to float to THREE departments that needed help. See the nomination below.

“Today Billy was floated to the emergency department to monitor PPE. The charge nurse called Billie’s nursing supervisor to express what an excellent job she was doing. Billie Jo not only helped out in the ED, but helped in the PACU and ICU as well. Thank you!”

Flexibility is an important skill to have — and we think Billie Jo has mastered it. Way to go! ...

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Calmness is key

Aya RN, Mitchelle, got a shot out from his director and coworker for his calm and professional skills with a COVID patient. Read the message below:

“Just wanted to send a KUDOS for our traveler, Mitchelle. Today he assisted caring for a critically ill COVID patient. The nurse practitioner working with him wanted to express her gratitude for his assistance with caring for the patient. She expressed he was able to skillfully manage the patient and remained calm during the intubation. She felt very comfortable working with him and wanted to recognize him for the great job he did. Thanks!”

Mitchelle, during these stressful times we’re grateful to have people like you on our team. ...

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Thank you is never enough

Aya traveler, Ricky, constantly receives thank yous from her patients and their families. Some of the recent cards she received said: “Thank you for taking care of my dad and for your kindness to me. You made everything so much more bearable.” And, “Ricky, I want you to know you are a true example of a kind and understanding nurse. Thank you so much.”

We don’t mean to be a copy cat, but THANK YOU, RICKY! You’re a wonderful asset to our team.