Stories of Florence Nightingale’s compassion, bravery, and leadership have shaped modern nursing and influenced and inspired millions. As we celebrate the 200th anniversary of her birth, we are honored to shine a light on today’s #NurseHeroes on the front lines by sharing some of their stories.
This is Colleen’s story.
“Happy nurses make happy patients.”
Describe why you chose to become a nurse.
I love my Allied Health classes and decided to pursue nursing as a career. I love taking care of people.
Describe your most rewarding day on the job.
When a patient seems truly grateful for what you do.
Describe your most challenging day on job?
Having to code a drowning victim.
Do you have any nurse hacks or lessons learned in the field you would like to share with others?
Smile. It makes patients feel better.
What’s a favorite quote of yours?
“Happy nurses make happy patients.”
For those looking for a way to help others, is there a charity you suggest?
Little People of America. My daughter was born with Achondroplasia, the most common form of dwarfism.
Thank you for all you do, Colleen!
Thank you for helping us honor Colleen and the profession of nursing!
Do you have a story to share?
While our team at ShiftWizard believes all nurses are heroes, we’d like to hear who you feel has gone above and beyond. Help us honor a fellow nurse or nurse leader whose actions have inspired others in these unprecedented times, and let’s celebrate nursing together!
Did you know that ShiftWizard significantly lowers staffing costs for healthcare organizations?
These are incredibly challenging times for nurses as well as the organizations they serve, and there’s no better time to learn how ShiftWizard can deliver significant cost savings and best prepare your team for success. One client saved over two million dollars in overtime costs within the first eight months with ShiftWizard.
Our industry-leading workforce management solution is quick to implement and was developed by nurses— it is built specifically for healthcare and solves the complexities of scheduling staff for any department within a hospital. And, especially for times like these, our powerful communication center excels at getting messages (text, email, and automated calls) to staff securely and quickly, maximizing accountability and teamwork.
We are honored to support our frontline teams and we are here to help you meet your challenges head on.
Send your nurse story to us at info@shiftwizard.com or let us know how we can help you.
