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Fadoua O.
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nominator wrote…
I would like to nominate Fadoua O. for employee of the month. Every week she prepares employee lunch, prepares med staff lunch monthly and prepares items for Managers’ meetings. She is always willing to prepare any special requests for patients and covers any shifts needed in the kitchen.
Personal Attributes
Where did you grow up, and what brought you to your current city?
I grew up in Ashland, Massachusetts, and spent most of my life in New England. Before coming to Weaverville about four months ago, my wife and I spent the previous four years living in San Diego. We were ready for a new adventure and the opportunity to experience life in a smaller community.
What is the best piece of advice someone has given you?
Stay flexible and get outside of your comfort zone. Some of the best experiences and opportunities I’ve had have come from being willing to try something new, make a change, or go somewhere unfamiliar.
Career Journey
What drew you to this field, and how did you get started?
I initially got into radiology by chance. A radiologic technology program was being offered at a school close to my home, and I knew I wanted a career where I could be involved in healthcare and work directly with patients. I decided to give it a try, and it ended up becoming a career I’ve enjoyed for over 20 years.
What is your favorite part about your job and why?
One of my favorite parts of the job is helping put a nervous patient at ease. Some exams can be intimidating for patients, especially when someone is already worried about their health. If I can make the experience a little more comfortable and help them leave feeling better than when they came in, that's rewarding.
Who would your ideal mentor be?
Someone with a lot of experience who still feels like there's more to learn. Someone who is approachable, treats people well, and isn't afraid to adapt or try new things. Those are qualities I’ve always appreciated throughout my career.
Perspective on the Organization
What is your favorite memory here?
More than one particular memory, it's how welcoming everyone has been since I arrived. The radiology crew has been incredibly kind and enjoyable to work with, and they've made what could have been a difficult transition to a completely new area much easier. I'm very appreciative of how quickly they made me feel like part of the team.
The DAISY Award® is a special honor given to extraordinary nurses for the compassionate contributions they make every day going above and beyond expectations in science and sensitivity.
Congratulations to
Here's what her nominators said about her:
Patient/Visitor:
We came to visit our father and brought his grandkids. They had lots of energy and the nurse brought over some crayons and coloring pages to help entertain them so we could peacefully visit our loved one. Very helpful and thoughtful! Im a firefighter and paramedic and have lots of experience with patient care and also customer service and she performed both amazingly.
Colleague:
I would like to nominate Kathryn “Katie” Cyr for Employee of the Month. She has consistently demonstrated flexibility, willingness to cover when needed, and never hesitates to give a helping hand, no matter where it is asked, including our organizational social media accounts! She has assisted with critical situations in ER, volunteered to stay over to cover shifts so her fellow staff members who live farther away are able to get home, and she also was a great assist over the holiday weeks when there was an insurmountable amount of call offs among the nursing staff. She has a great attitude and never complains about which department or shift she is asked to work; she is a very appreciated team player.
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