Little Rock

Congratulations to Michelle Staggs, APRN, MNS, ACNP-BC, CCRN, CEN, Clinical Director of Critical Care, who is celebrating 30 years of continuous certification as a Critical Care Registered Nurse. Michelle joined CHI St. Vincent in May 2010. During her career, she has served as Ortho APRN, Nurse Manager for Ortho Spine, and most recently, Director of… View Full Post

Aniya Bonds, a patient tech on 4W at the Infirmary, is the latest recipient of the Honey Bee Award. The award recognizes an outstanding non-licensed nursing care team member (PCT, MHT). Aniya was nominated by a patient’s wife who appreciated the great care and attention she gave. “She has repeatedly stopped by my husband’s room to… View Full Post

Nick Parker, a unit coordinator on 4NW at the Infirmary, was recognized as a Service Hero for the displaying the value of EXCELLENCE. Nick was nominated by the child of a patient who had been calling repeatedly to talk to his dad, who has COPD and dementia and was not answering his phone. After trying several… View Full Post

Sean Lindsey, RN, was recognized with an Infirmary DAISY Award for the care he provided to a recent patient. Sean was nominated by the patient’s wife who praised his knowledge and caring attitude. “My husband had horrible bladder spasms and issues with his catheter.  This nurse figured out he needed a new one, and since then,… View Full Post

Traci Vanecko, a surgical scrub tech at the Infirmary, was recognized as a Service Hero for the displaying the value of EXCELLENCE. Traci was nominated by a coworker for her commitment to her team and ensuring they have the best processes in place. “When we needed someone with OR background to oversee, reconcile and enter surgical… View Full Post

Brooklyn Smith, RN, was recognized with an Infirmary DAISY Award for the quick action she took in caring for a patient. Brooklyn was nominated by the patient’s son after his mother began to take a sudden turn for the worse two nights after surgery. The patient’s son noticed his mother seemed lethargic and asked Brooklyn to… View Full Post

Congratulations to Infirmary coworkers Alengo Crook and Joyce Lyons who were recently elected to leadership roles in the Little Rock Black Nurses Association of Arkansas. Alengo, supervisor of the patient transfer center, was elected vice-president of the organization; Joyce, patient care coordinator in pre-op, was re-elected to the treasurer role she has held for the… View Full Post