Akron Life November 2022

CAMEOS OF CARING

peri anesthesia nursing so that we are always giving great, evidence-based care. This is the best way to stay up to date on new practices and guidelines for us at the bedside. Nurses are in a situation where they have to be ready to change or accommodate to new situations. When the pandemic started, we had to be ready to take care of the unknown with limited supplies. I felt that nurses stepped up, took charge and led the way to give the best care they could.

What is the most satisfying part of your career? KW: The most satisfying part of my career is getting to know my patients and educating patients. Teaching patients how to care for themselves and helping them understand their disease process is something I enjoy. Share a story about a special patient or situation. KW: While working in outpatient surgery, I had an elderly man come in for a procedure. I brought his wife back to see him once he was awake, and she brought a notebook with her to the bedside. Once I started going over his discharge instructions, his wife started taking notes. She stated that she had a lot of questions that she wanted answered before she left and that she wanted to be able to remember the answers. I sat with her and the patient while she read me her questions, and I answered them as best as I could or deferred them to the physician. … They left having a better understanding of how to care for the patient postoperatively at home, and his wife thanked me for taking the time to answer all her questions. Share your feelings about your profession, community or professional activities. KW: I enjoy being a nurse in the post-anesthesia care unit. … As an experienced nurse in my unit, I enjoy training new staff. I encourage my co-workers to become certified in

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CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL 2022 CAMEOS OF CARING AWARD RECIPIENTS!

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