HaysMed OB Nurse Receives National Certification

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Hays, KS – Kalin LaBarge, BSN, RNC-OB, has recently achieved a significant professional milestone by earning her certification from the National Certification Corporation (NCC) in inpatient obstetric nursing. This esteemed credential recognizes her exemplary knowledge, skills, and expertise in providing exceptional care to expectant mothers and their newborns.

To obtain the inpatient obstetric nursing certification, LaBarge underwent a rigorous examination process administered by the NCC. The examination evaluated her proficiency across various essential areas of obstetric nursing practice, including fetal monitoring, maternal complications, intrapartum and postpartum care, high-risk obstetrics, and newborn assessment and care. This comprehensive assessment ensures that certified inpatient obstetric nurses possess the necessary knowledge and competence to deliver specialized care throughout the entire perinatal period.

The NCC credential signifies her dedication to staying updated with the latest evidence-based practices and the highest standards of care in the field. This achievement highlights her strong clinical expertise, critical thinking skills, and passion for providing optimal care to women and their infants during one of life’s most pivotal moments.

In addition to their technical skills, certified inpatient obstetric nurses like LaBarge are skilled in fostering effective communication, empathy, and compassion to create a positive birthing experience. They work collaboratively with the healthcare team to identify and address any potential complications that may arise during labor and delivery. These nurses are also knowledgeable about breastfeeding support, postpartum care, and newborn care, ensuring a smooth transition into the postpartum period.

HaysMed Nurse Recognized with Daisy Nurse Leader Award

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Janine Kisner BSN, RN recently was awarded the DAISY Nurse Leader Award at HaysMed.  She was selected from a group of blinded nominations voted on by the HaysMed administrative team.  Nominations for DAISY Awards are received from patients and family members, physicians, volunteers, and associates for nurses in inpatient, outpatient, and clinic settings.

“The DAISY Nurse Leader Award was created to shine a light on those nurses who do not typically have direct patient care as part of their work as well as those who create an environment where compassion, mutual trust and respect, and skillful care thrives” said Sandy Gottschalk, Director of Professional Development at HaysMed. “Janine supervises several units and works with the Float and Flex nurses at HaysMed. Her caring and compassionate nature resonates in the areas she supervises. Janine is very accessible, available, and responsive to the needs of her units.”

“The DAISY Award is a worldwide program that rewards and celebrates the extraordinary clinical skill and compassionate care given by nurses every day. HaysMed is proud to be a DAISY Award Hospital Partner, recognizing our nurses with this honor.”

HaysMed Honors Nurses Completing the RN Residency Program

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HAYS, Kansas – Three registered nurses at HaysMed were honored recently at a recognition ceremony and luncheon. They completed the year-long RN Residency Program offered at HaysMed.

The program began a year ago with training focused on clinical experience, one on one mentorship with their preceptor, high-fidelity simulations and on the job training. Additionally, nurses received training from professionals in several departments, such as radiology, pharmacy, cardiac care, peri-op and others.

The RN Residency class from Hays included Brooke Pfannenstiel, RN, Corey Wertz, RN and Katelyn Zimmerman, RN.

“It is so important for new nursing graduates to have a group of peers and mentors who assist them in enhancing their skills and becoming comfortable with the challenges of practice,” said Jennifer Peirano, RN Residency Coordinator. “Our program is evidence based, with positive clinical outcomes that will help not only the participating nurses, but also our patients.”

Currently there are 8 nurses scheduled in the next program which begins in February. The program is open to newly graduated RNs and RNs that have less than one year of acute care experience.

HaysMed Celebrates Forensic Nurses Week

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Hays, KS – HaysMed is celebrating Forensic Nurses Week (November 6-12, 2022).  Forensic Nurses Week is designated to recognize the dedicated nurses who provide exceptional care to patients impacted by violence, abuse, and trauma.

Forensic nurses have the knowledge and expertise to decrease the healthcare consequences of violence, improve patient recovery and lower healthcare costs. As the fastest growing nursing specialty, forensic nursing serves to ensure that patients who are affected by violence receive expert, compassionate, and comprehensive care.

HaysMed is proud to have a team of six specially trained forensic nurses to serve Ellis County and surrounding communities. The Forensic Program provides a vital resource to ensure patients impacted by violence receive the specialized care they deserve. In 2021, HaysMed added 2 new nurses to their team and provided care to over 80 patients.

Communities that promote forensic nursing arm themselves with the vital resources to combat the short- and long- term health consequences of violence and abuse, launch effective prevention efforts, and ensure the administration of justice.

To learn more about HaysMed Forensic Nurses please contact Cammie Townley at cammie.townley@haysmed.com

HaysMed Nurse Recognized with Daisy Award

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Hays, KS –Anna Partida, RN, Special Nursing Services, was recently recognized as a Daisy Award winner at HaysMed.  This award is presented to a nurse in deep appreciation of all that they do, who they are, and the incredible meaningful difference that they have made in the lives of so many people.  Bowers was nominated by a patient’s family member.

Partida was selected from a group of blinded nominations voted on by the HaysMed Practice Committee.  The Practice Committee consists of nursing staff, supervisors, and directors from HaysMed.  Nominations are received from patients and family members, physicians, volunteers, and Associates for nurses in inpatient, outpatient, and clinic settings.

“We are proud to be among the hospitals participating in The DAISY Award program,” said Terry Siek, VP of Patient Care Services and Chief Nursing Officer at HaysMed.  “Nurses are heroes every day. It’s important that our nurses know their work is highly valued, and The DAISY Foundation provides another way for us to do that.”

The DAISY Award is an international program that rewards and celebrates the extraordinary clinical skill and compassionate care given by nurses every day. HaysMed is proud to be a DAISY Award Hospital Partner, recognizing one of our nurses with this special honor every quarter.

To nominate a HaysMed nurse for the DAISY Award online, go to www.haysmed.com/daisyaward.  If you have questions, you can call 785.623.2365.

HaysMed Nurses Receive Certification

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Hays, KS -Branson Sandoval and Jared VonFeldt, both critical care nurses in HaysMed’s Intensive Care Unit (ICU), recently received certification as Critical Care Registered Nurses (CCRN) from the American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN).

CCRN certification is awarded to critical care nurses who have completed a strenuous exam process assessing their knowledge base and who also meet the eligibility requirements for hours of clinical practice in care of acutely and/or critically ill patients.

“Healthcare is becoming more complex,” said Sandy Gottschalk, Director of Professional Development at HaysMed. “It has become increasingly vital to assure our patients that healthcare professionals are highly skilled and competent. Receiving this certification validates a nurse’s mastery of skills, knowledge and abilities. Everyone in the healthcare equation – patients and families, employers and nurses – all benefit from CCRN certification as it is a mark of excellence.”

HaysMed Recognizes Customer Care Representative of the Year

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Hays, KS – Haili Leiker was recently recognized with the 2022 Debra Boeken Customer Care Representative (CCR) of the Year award.

A CCR is a vital part of the patient care team and serves as the right hand of the unit’s Charge Nurse and as an asset to every member of the team.  CCRs do whatever is needed in order to help patients and visitors be comfortable on the unit; make available whatever supplies that are needed but that are not currently on the unit; and be carry out a myriad of tasks that are needed to help make the shift run very smoothly.

Leiker works on the surgery floor at HaysMed.

HaysMed Recognizes Nursing Staff

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Hays, Kansas – HaysMed recently recognized Kirsten Schroeder, Patient Care Technician (PCT) with the PCT of the Year award.  A PCT is a vital part of the patient care team and are key in keeping processes running smoothly.  She works on the Acute Care Unit.          

Schroeder was noted for going above and beyond for patients and co-workers.  She consistently strives to provide a quality environment of care for patients and sets an example for others.

HaysMed Nurse Earns Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Certifications

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HAYS, KS – Shaley Knickerbocker, BSN, RN recently earned board Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) certifications.  Knickerboacker earned the credential of SANE-A (Adult/Adolescent), and SANE-P (Pediatric).   She is a part of the Sexual Assault Forensic Nursing program at HaysMed.

Credentialing is issued through the Commission for Forensic Nursing Certification. The earned credentials of SANE-A® and SANE-P® designate that the recipient has achieved the highest standards of forensic nursing for sexual assault nurse examiners. Nurse examiners become certified by meeting the eligibility requirements, which include 300 practice hours in the specialty, and achieving a passing score on the certification examination.

A forensic nurse is a nurse who provides specialized care for patients who are victims and/or perpetrators of trauma (both intentional and unintentional).  Forensic Nurses are NURSES first and foremost. However, the specialized role of forensic nurses goes far beyond medical care; forensic nurses also have a specialized knowledge of the legal system and skills in injury identification, evaluation, and documentation.  After attending to a patient’s immediate medical needs, a forensic nurse often collects evidence, provides medical testimony in court, and consults with legal authorities. Forensic Nurses at HaysMed conduct medical-legal examinations for victims and perpetrators of sexual assault, child abuse and domestic violence victims.  Knickerbocker joins Jessica Albers and Trisha Haskell as having attained SANE-A and SANE-P certifications at HaysMed. 

Within the state of Kansas there are currently 24 SANE-A and 12 SANE-P certified nurses. HaysMed’s Forensic Nursing program was established in 2010 and was the first forensic SANE program in western Kansas.  If you are interested in joining the Forensic Nursing Program, please contact Cammie Townley cammie.townley@haysmed.com

HaysMed Awards Licensed Practical Nurse of the Year Award

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HAYS, KS – Karen Matal, LPN was recently recognized with the Lanita Smith LPN of the year award for her focus on quality patient care, compassion, service to others and willingness to do what is necessary to provide great customer service to those she works with and around.

The LPN of the Year award is named after Smith, a former nurse that took pride in her role as an LPN and her ability to positively impact a patient’s life as a nurse in many different roles at HaysMed.  This award honors an LPN who displays many of the same characteristics that Smith had including kindness, compassion, concern and friendliness all the while being a great member of the patient care team.  

Matal works in the Medical Specialists Clinic.

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