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This person is always willing to take an admission or start a difficult iv in the unit. She always is a pleasure to work with. Her clinical skills are excellent and her years of experience in the nicu are a great asset This nurse exemplifies the commitment that mvh should expect from all their nurses. She is diligent in caring for the smallest infants within our unit and their families. She is also willing to take the most difficult assignments even if it means she may have to stay past her shift in order to stabilize the infant. Her critical thinking skills as well as her iv skills are excellent. She is a valuableassett to our pcvc team and is able to place a picc line in some of the most impossible infants. She has come in on her day off to place picc lines and stayed after her shift as well to ensure that an infant has the needed iv access in order to maintain their fluid and nutrition status. She never shies away from those assignments that may be busier, and in fact is willing to run response in order to stay busy. In her down time, she stocks carts, cleans and empties trash, and the like to improve the appearance of the unit – especially needful when we donot have an ec assigned. She also is willing to help her team mates at any time. This nurse has made a strong effort over the last year to become a distinguished leader within our unit. She has achieved her certification in high risk neonatal nursing and applied/attained a level iii in the clinical ladder this past year. She believes in keeping her knowledge base current and is aware of changes that may affect the care she provides to these infants by reviewing current literature, attending inservices and being a part of the research committee within our unit. Her experience here at mvh has provided her with a wealth of knowledge that she shares with new employees and students. She is an excellent resource when someone is caring for a very critically ill infant. Her love of nursing and caring for these neonates is evident in how she cares for the infants. Her laughter is appreciated by her co-workers and her sense of humor can ease the most tense moments. With her star shining brightly, she becomes an example for us in the nicu to emulate.