Carlsbad Medical Center Nurse Kelsey Hernandez Receives National Award for Nursing Excellence
5/6/2024
Kelsey Hernandez, a registered nurse at Carlsbad Medical Center for three years, has received a national 2023 Nursing Excellence Award.
Hernandez is one of ten national winners selected across all hospitals affiliated with Community Health Systems, one of the leading operators of general acute-care hospitals and outpatient care centers in communities across the United States. The organization’s affiliates include Carlsbad Medical Center and 71 other hospitals in 15 states.
Hernandez joined Carlsbad Medical Center Intensive Care Unit in 2021, and since that time she has earned a reputation amongst her coworkers, physicians and her patients as one of the top nurses at CMC. She is regularly recognized by patients and families as a nurse who is kind, caring, compassionate and always attentive to the needs of her patients. Mark Staton, chief nursing officer at CMC, said, "We are so fortunate to have Kelsey caring for our patients. I know every time she is on shift in our ICU the patients are getting the best possible care. Kelsey is a big part of the hospital fulfilling our mission to serve the community of Carlsbad with exceptional healthcare."
The Nursing Excellence Award was created to honor the critical role nurses have played in treating patients to help them get well and live healthier lives. The peer-nominated award program was open to qualifying RNs and LPNs working in a direct patient care position who consistently demonstrate characteristics synonymous with nursing excellence. These characteristics include outstanding care, compassion, service and innovation, and reflect the efforts of someone who is a demonstrated team player and/or mentor to others, is a leader in times of crises, and who regularly promotes health in the community.
In addition to receiving the Nursing Excellence Award itself, Hernandez received a cash award and a gift box to recognize and express gratitude for extraordinary nursing.
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