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Behavioral Health Nursing Services Westchester Division Gina Nicolari Hudson chose NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, Westchester Division to begin her nursing career immediately after graduation from the College of New Rochelle in 1999. While obtaining her BSN, she was very much the student leader, organizing the college’s health/career fair her senior year. Beginning as a staff nurse on the Eating Disorder Unit, Gina brought to her role the leadership, compassion and competent clinical skills she was developing in college. Working with eating disorder patients on a daily basis is challenging for the most seasoned nurse, yet Gina’s commitment to providing the best possible care for her patients was evident from the start. Her caring of one emaciated eating disorder patient gives us a glimpse into who she is as a nurse. Placed on bedrest for several weeks for medical stabilization, this patient was hopeless and dying. Gina provided hope and support through her caring demeanor, consistent and persistent nursing interventions, and numerous interactions with the patient. The patient recovered and credits her remarkable progress to the compassionate care received from Gina. While developing her skills as a staff nurse, Gina has continued to develop her leadership skills by joining the hospital wide Nursing Recruitment and Retention Committee where she offers direct yet constructive feedback as well as her graphic and computer skills. She is also a member of the Behavioral Health Nursing Standards Committee where she participates in improving policies, procedures and standards of care across all campuses. In addition, Gina is enrolled in the Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Program at Pace University with an expected graduation date of December 2003. Due to her clinical excellence and ability to lead others, Gina was recently promoted to the position of senior staff nurse for the new Women’s Behavioral Health Unit, which opened September 2002. While Gina holds all staff accountable for their work, she places the same high standard on herself. She fosters an environment that supports teamwork, which is an integral component to providing behavioral health care. Her positive demeanor and warmth, her enthusiasm, professionalism, and excellent clinical skills make Gina a role model for those who work with her, inspiring staff to pursue the highest standards of care, and patients to strive for their treatment goals. It is with great pride that we recommend Gina Nicolari Hudson for this deserved and prestigious award. |
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