Desiree Caldwell--Outstanding Preceptor Award Winner

On September 26th, the Nursing Center of Excellence presented the Outstanding Preceptor Award to Desiree Caldwell, RN from the medical-surgical unit at CGCH. Members of the Nursing Center of Excellence presented her with the award alongside her team members and nursing leaders. Her nominator wrote, "We knew from the beginning, what a huge asset that she was to our department with the knowledge that she possesses. When I asked if she would precept a nurse extern, she gladly accepted. In watching her interact with the nurse extern she is very thorough. She includes the extern into the entire process of taking care of a patient during that shift from passing meds doing assessments, dressing changes and whatever the patient needs. (...) She is a validator, she teaches through competency validation and constructive feedback. She loves to teach. She commented to me after one shift, “I just wish I would have had the chance that they are getting”. She is an educator/coach, she supports, she encourages, and she instructs them so they can gain their confidence. She is a facilitator. A great role model!" Desiree's commitment and compassion toward not only her patients, but also to her Carilion Giles family, deserves to be recognized and celebrated. Congratulations!