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Meet Our 2019 National Heroes MEET OUR 2019 NATIONAL HEROES 1Q National Heroes that she comes through the door and immediately tends to the dishes or the Having only been absent twice since laundry—whatever needs to be done. his start in 2006, Haybert’s reliability is Sarah Lyons, HHA As an added benefit, the client shares, “I unmatched. Most recently, he had taken Greenville, NC Adults (GRA) adult nursing truly believe Sarah loves my furry friend one Friday off, a day that the client did (his dog) as much as me!” not have school. Only weeks later did Sarah stood out his office learn that Haybert actually had amongst her peers surgery on that day, doing everything with her cheerful smile, Haybert Louchie, LPN possible to allow him to return to work soft-spoken voice, and Luzerne County, PA Pediatrics (LUZ) the following Monday. ever-pleasant demeanor when Haybert is considered a Nodding at his client, he told his clinical joining the GRA team Hero to those who manager, “It’s all for him. He’s my boy, at the end of 2016. know him for many and I love my job.” Client Services Manager Kerri Albertine reasons, but especially asserts that those qualities are exactly for the way he what make her a favorite for every client consistently elevates Lisa Lucchese, RN she helps. Sarah respects and adapts well the needs of others Suffolk County, NY Skilled (SCS) adult to their changing moods. above his own. nursing Kerri recalls, “Sarah has been there For the past several years, he has cared Lisa joined the SCS for two clients when their loved ones for one client, who requires extensive office in the fall of passed away, and helped them through care due to cognitive and physical 2017 when her client of the grieving process. She reminds them impairments and a tracheostomy. 22 years wished to of the happy memories and makes sure Haybert arrives at 6:30 am every switch all his service to they don’t forget them.” morning to perform all his client’s daily BAYADA. living activities, including a shower, Sarah regularly cares for five clients with which helps open the client’s airway and Upon visiting the varied clinical needs such as dementia, is often challenging due to the client’s client and meeting Lisa for the first time, dialysis, diabetes, chronic heart failure, physical limitations. Director Carla Martinoff was “blown and chronic back pain. Kerri believes her away within minutes by witnessing the knowledge in health care is outstanding. “In the family’s rural, remote home, amazing relationship” the two shared. airway clearance becomes a top priority Carla observed, “They work in perfect Sarah volunteers to train new aides that prior to the long van ride to school,” harmony together. The amount of are assigned to her cases and is always explains Clinical Educator Margaret mutual respect and love they have for the first to sign up for extra learning Floryshak. Haybert’s days at school each other is unlike anything I’ve ever experiences. “She is always striving to are “very busy with tracheal suction, seen.” learn more so she can help improve her nebulizer treatments, pulse oximetry clients’ quality of life,” says Kerri. checks, tube feedings, medication The client asserts that Lisa plays many administration, diaper changes, and roles in his life—advocate, caregiver, and One client’s son considers Sarah a neurological assessments, just to name a friend. Together, they have experienced “delight” who “routinely goes above few things,” explains Margaret. many uplifting events, such as concerts and beyond the call of duty” for his and outings to restaurants, but together, mom. The client herself loves that she The client’s family states that Haybert’s they have also conquered uphill battles, is “always in a good mood with a huge “caring, capable hands make it easy” such as wounds, infections, and broken smile on her face.” to leave their child and go to work. bones. “With Lisa as my guiding light,” His positive and upbeat attitude, calm he says, Sarah goes the extra mile by taking her demeanor, sense of humor, and sound “I know I will always be moving in the clients outside for fresh air, preparing judgment make him a welcomed right direction toward what is best for meals in advance, and volunteering to addition to his client’s classroom me and my health.” take on extra shifts when needed. environment, as well. Because the two were even able to One of Sarah’s clients became School staff recognize Haybert’s help other handicapped people in their quadriplegic after an accident, and he dedication and work ethic, adding, community, Carla dubbed them the admits that his personal care routine “Haybert gets involved with many “dynamic duo.” She explains, “there was has been a little intimidating to some. school events. He dresses as the Easter an issue with the railroad that did not However, he says, “Sarah doesn’t mind Bunny every year, dresses in costume allow passengers in wheelchairs to enter stepping up to the plate.” Her gentle for Halloween, and basically embraces and exit the train safely.” Feeling that demeanor and patience place the client any other classroom themes or activities others in wheelchairs could be seriously at ease. we have going on. His positivity rubs off injured, Carla adds, “they quickly sprang on the rest of the staff, so much so that into action, reaching out to the railroad Sarah prefers to keep busy, and her work we all want to be the best versions of and local media stations, eventually ethic is strong. Her client further notes ourselves.” getting the problem corrected by having Continued on next page 1 MEET OUR 2019 NATIONAL HEROES the railroad change procedures around puts aside her personal conveniences to more than once. Physical therapy is not accessibility for wheelchairs.” offer her client optimal quality of life. a job to her. Janice lives her practice, and puts all her heart and soul into this Client Services Manager Jacqueline Stacey believes, “Donna works closely avocation.” Borruso claims that the “stability and with the family, and together, with health” of Lisa’s client “can be attributed their combined skill, dedication, and to the excellent care she provides.” She perseverance, her client continues to 2Q National Heroes pays close attention to changes in his show progress.” health and alerts her clinical manager and the doctors for immediate attention, Travis Brosius, HHA when necessary. Janice Hairr, PT Mechanicsburg, PA Pediatrics (MBP) Raleigh Durham, NC Senior Living (RDF) Colleagues in the field have said that home health Travis began his journey Lisa not only teaches other nurses but is with BAYADA in 2018 willing to learn from other nurses as well. For the past five years, at our Snyder County, LPN Crystal Franzese says, “Lisa sets a Janice has had quite an NY Pediatrics (SNY) great example for all nurses on why we impact on several office. He cared for two do what we do—not for the title, but assisted living residents brothers with complex to act from our hearts. She is a caring for her RDF office. One personal and behavioral person, a great nurse, and a perfect facility administrator needs, who were said coworker. We all love her.” considers her to be part to excel in his presence. Having of the family for her transferred to the Mechanicsburg, PA “passion, hard work, dedication, and Pediatrics (MBP) team later that year, Donna Nixon, RN genuine smile.” He feels “blessed and Travis found brand new adventures in Shrewsbury, NJ Pediatrics (SBP) honored” by Janice’s efforts in providing clients’ homes and classrooms—including therapy to his residents, sharing dinosaur hunts and fort-building Donna joined the SBP knowledge with staff, communicating expeditions. office in 2017, just in efficiently, and being a resource for any time to respond to a questions that arise. Client Services Manager Sarah referral for a young boy Schwalm shared a little about the boy with a rare form of However, Janice’s impact on one who inspired some of these adventures: epilepsy. She has 25-year-old woman with a traumatic “Travis took on the care for a client remained the child’s brain injury is particularly remarkable. whom we knew we would only have primary nurse ever since. Brought home by her parents after nearly for a short period of time. His client a year in a coma, the family recalls, had a weakened immune system, and Despite unimaginable personal tragedy “Janice showed up with a broad smile the family was extremely worried about and loss of her own, “Donna has been and confident manner. She spoke softly leaving him in the care of anyone other a steady fixture in her client’s life. She to our daughter and immediately began than close family. Travis was exactly what always manages to go to work with a a relationship that was encouraging and they needed. He helped his client feel smile, and always provides the best care patient, yet progressive and bold.” normal again.” possible,” according to Clinical Manager Stacey Bosco. In addition, Director Janice quickly noted that her client’s The client’s parents confirmed, “We Kimberly Anders notes, “Donna never Achilles tendons shortened, resulting were initially nervous about leaving our skips a beat, nor asks for help, and has in an inability to stretch her feet son for the day, but that didn’t last long. amazingly maintained a reliability ratio perpendicular to the floor. She was able Our son was excited to see Travis in the of 98.5%.” to help her reach the point of bearing morning and never wanted him to leave weight, but it was only on the tips of her in the afternoon.
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