The 2014 Cameos of Caring have been announced! Fort Hamilton’s honoree is Donna Barker.
Donna works in the Surgery Department. Her co-workers describe her as a nurse who goes out of her way to promote a positive image. She leads by example, and provides compassionate care for her patients.
In addition to her daily RN responsibilities, Donna helps the department with payroll, assists in staff and patient scheduling, and is an integral part of the perioperative team.
The Fort Hamilton nominees listed in alphabetical order are:
Donna Barker- Brittany Brandenburg
- Denise Bruns
- Raye Feazel
- Diana Horvath
- Monica Kain
- James Krall
- Heidi Loughran
- Karen Malone
- Cindy Reece
Nominees for the Cameos award are chosen because they show continued excellence in a number of key criteria:
- They give direct patient care.
- They demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the art and science of nursing, with a strong desire to use this knowledge to improve the delivery of patient care.
- They demonstrate a commitment to consistent, clinical decision-making, and excellence in nursing care.
- They serve as effective advocates for patients and families.
- They are recognized as role models for the profession of nursing because they encourage and motivate others by their example.