BrightStar Care of San Fernando Valley Celebrates National Nurses Week - Nurse Recognition
Thank You To Our San Fernando Valley Director of Nursing
Nurses aren’t angels, but they may be the closest thing we have in the workplace.
For 12 of past 13 years, nurses have topped the Gallup Poll of the most trustworthy professionals. Patients and their families know why.
While doctors diagnose illnesses and prescribe medication, surgery or other treatment, it’s often nurses who explain medical procedures, help manage symptoms, respond to emergencies, listen to family concerns, allay patient fears, soothe worries and find ways to make difficult situations bearable.
A nurse’s mission is not only to save lives, but to promote and preserve quality of life.
We are very grateful to have an exceptionally compassionate Director of Nursing at BrightStar Care of San Fernando Valley and want to recognize her during National Nurses Week for all her contribution and commitment to providing our clients with a higher standard of care.
Meet Bernadette Lucas, RN, Director of Nursing
After graduating from Seattle University with a bachelor’s degree in nursing Bernadette worked for over 40 years as an RN. From many years in hospital nursing, to owning/operating 2 elder care facilities where she specialized in dementia care, a nursing instructor for health care professionals and nursing students to Home Health and Hospice nursing. She is passionate about combing compassion, empathy and patience to all client she serves. As a new nurse, she returned to Seattle University to obtain specialized education to care for the family unit as she understood that illness affects the entire family. Her emphasis is the well being of patients, families, co workers and the public at large. Bernadette feels an obligation to share her knowledge and experience and to be a caring, role model/educator for all. She is a problem solver and relentless about finding solutions that improve outcomes. She is a patient/family advocate. Her extensive experience enables accurate assessments through critical thinking, attention to detail and excellent communication.
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