Improving nurse’s confidence on heart disease prevention
Sean Lewandowski DNP, ACNP-BC led an EBP project to improve the knowledge and confidence of nurses delivering post-cardiac procedure patient education.
Oncology nurses attend symposium
Deborah Bolton, Oncology CNS and nine clinical nurses from the 10 North Oncology Unit attended the Oncology Nurses Symposium in Washington, D.C where nine posters were accepted for presentation.
Lounge expedites discharge process
In January, 2024, the Oakland Medica Center launched the Discharge Lounge to alleviate patient census by providing a safe and comfortable waiting area for patients ready for discharge.
Nurses graduate from Residency Program
In 2024, 3 cohorts of nurse residents successfully graduated from the PTAP accredited residency program.
Nurses complete Caring Science training
8 nurses, including 7 nurse residents from the Oakland Medical Center successfully completed a 4-part Caring Science Module series.
Donor Remembrance Day
The ICU created the Legacy Committee in 2022 with the mission to “honor and support grieving families by providing compassionate care, meaningful tributes and a lasting legacy for their loved ones”.
Celebrating Oakland Medical Center nurses
Nurses were celebrated on Certified Nurses Day and Nurses Week.
Oakland DAISY Recognition Program
The DAISY program was revamped in 2024 with a new DAISY inter-professional committee and DAISY Coordinator, Anjal Pong, DNP.
Nurses support families in honoring the child they lost
Led by the Labor & Delivery clinical nurses, an event to recognize Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness month was held at the Oakland Medical Center on October 15, 2024.
Nursing Professional Governance structure
The Oakland Professional Governance Structure was implemented in April 2024 with the kick-off of over 65 nurses in attendance.