Kern Medical’s Post

Happy Nurse's Week 2024! I am so proud to be a 4th generation nurse that stands on the shoulders of countless legends. My promise to the nurses that have paved the path for my success so far has 2 parts: 1. I promise to be intentional and grateful. I commit to surround myself with people that share my passion & celebrate each other's contributions - Iron Sharpens Iron. I am ecstatic to work with a courageous and innovative team of Nurses that are mission driven to deliver a workforce reality enabling clinicians with flexibility and the compensation they desire while creating financial sustainability and reliability for healthcare organizations. 2. I promise to say the hard things that need to be said. For instance, as we dive headlong into a new age of disruption & innovation at warp speed: if you're a healthcare leader whose organization is partnering with "technology firms" that don't have a Nurse voice at their executive table, ask them how they develop strategic solutions that are meaningful to real clinical users in a rapidly evolving environment. Then, ask yourself how many hours you've spent teaching them why/how systems need to operate in order to deliver seamless user interfaces & experience. If you don't like the answers, come sit by me and lets talk.

For examples of what “going above and beyond” looks like, please keep reading… Robyn (our Nurse & Care Manager) is too humble to brag about what she does every day, so I’m going to do it for her and share a few examples (suggesting you read ‘til the end, the last one still gets me). Challenge 1: A client of ours was a fall-risk and discombobulated. We had to be there 50+ hours per week just to keep her safe. - The solution: Following Robyn’s recommendations, the doctors reevaluated medications and made the adjustments she suggested! - Today: The client is back to independence! It was the medications and the doctors agreed with Robyn! Our main caregiver is still there 20 hours per week just for some companionship and fun activities, but the client is SO much better! Challenge #2: An out-of-town family was extremely concerned about their dad since he was all alone and they couldn’t be with him yet so they hired us. - The solution: Robyn coached our team of caregivers to keep him safe and provide daily updates to the family including photos, notes & suggestions. Robyn even drove & joined him at doctor’s appointments to ask questions and report back to the family, and provided her own weekly reports & tips for the family. - Today, the client has graduated off our services, he finally got to move to be closer to his family, and the family is forever grateful. Challenge #3: A client was battling depression and could no longer maintain her once-beautiful backyard garden. - The solution: Robyn was off work one morning, and we agreed to meet at the client’s home that afternoon. When I arrived, Robyn was wearing jeans and a t-shirt, and holding a rake and trash bag. She had been there all morning clearing out the garden of weeds, and making the garden look wonderful again. The client was nearly in tears as she sat & watched Robyn begin to restore her garden it to its former beauty. - Today, the client’s depression has subsided (med adjustments helped!) and her garden hasn’t looked this great in years. I had to emphasize to the client’s family that yard work is not a “normal” task in the home care industry, it’s just that Robyn just can’t help herself sometimes LOL. To Robyn, and to all of the wonderful healthcare workers & caregivers who go above and beyond even when no one is looking, THANK YOU.

As we celebrate National Nurses Week, let's not forget the crucial importance of self-care for our healthcare heroes. Nurses must prioritize their own well-being to consistently deliver quality care to their patients. Self-care encompasses physical, psychological, social, spiritual, and emotional aspects, vital for maintaining a healthy balance in the demanding nursing profession. From scheduling workouts to engaging in activities that bring joy, there are several ways nurses can incorporate self-care into their routines. On this National Nurses Week, let's salute the dedication and resilience of our nurses, while also recognizing the importance of supporting their well-being. Together, let's ensure our healthcare heroes have the tools and resources they need to care for themselves as they care for others. #NationalNursesWeek #NursesMakeTheDifference #SelfCare #HealthcareHeroes

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It's National Nurses Week. I would be remiss if I didn't extend my appreciation and gratitude for what these incredible professionals accomplish day in and day out. Spent my career seeing it first hand, although never have they been under the intense risk and pressure as we see in healthcare today. Conversely, there are more tools and solutions available than ever to streamline care and promote operational efficiencies in our healthcare facilities. From mechanical CPR to free hands during resuscitation, to advanced communications systems that bring care teams together, through developments in AI/machine learning to support clinical review and administration. The list goes on. We need more adoption of these tools to help reduce the burden on nursing and free them for what they do best — delivering care and improving the lives of patients and their families. And preparing for the next generation of nursing professionals. Changing lives. Shaping tomorrow. Thank you. https://lnkd.in/gbY4fC6q #nationalnursesweek #nursing #gratitude

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