Congratulations to Ashley Wilcox, RN, for receiving the Excellence in Neonatal Nursing Practice Award from the Academy of Neonatal Nursing. This award is given annually to honor neonatal nurses who have demonstrated an exceptional commitment to their patients and families. They are staff nurses, practitioners, educators, and nurse managers who inspire others, nurture success, and show creativity, intelligence, perseverance, and an unbending will to provide the best nursing care possible.
Nurses nominated for this award must meet stringent criteria, including this impressive list:
• Maintain updated clinical knowledge.
• Demonstrate expert communication skills.
• Practice a model of family-centered care.
• Exhibit meticulous attention to detail in daily practice.
• Facilitate an interdisciplinary plan of care for patients.
• Be viewed as an exemplary role model.
Ashley’s colleague, Lisa Barnett, MSN, RN, C-NPT, C-NNIC, C-ONQS, staff nurse III, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center submitted the award nomination, which says, “Having been a NICU nurse for two years, Ashley came to the NICU at Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center in 2012 with a strong background and keen drive and quickly mastered the roles of relief charge and resource nurse. In these roles, she leads our team during time-critical and rapidly changing shifts in an austere setting. Her clinical acumen, poise, and critical thinking make her one of our most highly regarded team members.”
Lisa continues, “as mentor to staff, Ashley shines above all others. Her broad knowledge makes her a primary resource for teaching new and advancing staff. The pride of ownership she demonstrates is inspiring. Whether working with a new graduate, a member of LifeFlight, or a new nurse at one of our referral hospitals, Ashley measures and adjusts her approach with a primary goal of elevating the practice of those around her creating a legacy of clinical excellence.”
Ashley, we thank you with all our hearts. We applaud you, honor you, and congratulate you on this well-deserved award!
