Jackie Herrera, BSN, RN, CMSRN has been promoted to Nurse Manager of Main 6 West. Jackie has eight years of experience in Medical-Surgical nursing with seven of those years at HMSL. She also has five years of prior health care management experience. For the past year, Jackie has served as the charge nurse on 5 East. She has demonstrated strong communication skills and is … [Read more...]
DAISY Award Winner – Noelle Mayor
Noelle Mayor, RN, of Surgical-ICU was honored as the hospital’s DAISY Award winner for the fourth quarter of 2016. She was nominated by several patients, who noted her caring manner and ability to make them feel special. Mayor's unique approach made a significant impact on one patient’s wife, who was uncertain about bringing her young daughter to the hospital while her … [Read more...]
Certified Nurses Day
Certified Nurses Day™ honors nurses worldwide who contribute to better patient outcomes through national board certification in their specialty. A registered nurse (RN) license is what allows nurses to practice. Certification affirms advanced knowledge, skill and practice to meet the challenges of modern nursing. Join us in celebrating Certified Nurses Day! Monday, … [Read more...]
Hand Hygiene Winners – January Unit Award
Congratulations to our top performing Hand Hygiene Kudos Cards Units for January 2017. It was very tight, with the Childbirth Center (3rd time in a row winners) tied for first with Brazos 6, both of whom will be receiving Pizza parties for the day and night shifts for their staff. Honorable mention goes to 5 West which had nearly as many returned Kudos cards as the two … [Read more...]
Hand Hygiene Winners – March 6
Congratulations to our hand hygiene winners who have been recognized for their exceptional hand hygiene practices! Sharmin Ali, RN - Main 5 West Michael Harris, RT Every other week, we will select two HMSL employees who have been acknowledged for their hand hygiene practices on Kudos Cards. Each winner will be awarded a pair of movie tickets. Questions? … [Read more...]