When their pediatrician’s office is closed, medical advice and peace of mind for concerned parents is only a phone call away. Children’s After Hours is a phone service, available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, for established patients. A team of highly trained, dedicated nurses answers the calls, offering families tips for at-home […]
Akron Children’s nurse demonstrates family-centered care in action through lifesaving act
Patient safety may feel like an issue that’s restricted to our patient care settings, but the reality is it extends far beyond. This poignant truth struck home for one Akron Children’s nurse during a routine phone call that took an unexpected turn, transforming into a life-or-death situation and serving as a reminder that patient safety […]
Amanda Hutchison named Faces of Care recipient
Congratulations to Amanda Hutchison, staff nurse in the ER, for being named this year’s Faces of Care award winner. In June, the Greater Cleveland Nurses Association and Cleveland Magazine honored the area’s best nurses from sponsoring health systems and hospitals. Amanda’s nomination form described her as a resource and a role model to both new […]
Deena Barber has a “heart” for nursing
Deena Barber, nurse program coordinator for the Adult Congenital Heart Disease (ACHD) program, has seen a lot of change in her 36 years as a nurse at Akron Children’s. But one thing that hasn’t changed in all that time is how she treats her patients. “My most important responsibility is to alleviate fear,” she said. […]
More Than a Job: Nurse Jessi Lees strives to make a difference every day
At Akron Children’s, our nursing care sets us apart. In this continuing blog series, we introduce you to the Akron Children’s nurses who make a difference every day in the lives of our patients and their families. Jessi Lees, staff nurse in the transitional care unit, has worked at Akron Children’s for 8 years. She […]
Tina Sanzone named Akron Children’s vice president of access and patient navigation
Congratulations to Tina Sanzone, MHA, BSN, RN, the hospital’s new vice president of access and patient navigation. Tina is responsible for patient access and referral management with oversight of the appointment center, communications center, critical care transport and language access services. Lisa Aurilio, MSN, MBA, chief operating officer, says, Tina’s clinical and operations background make […]