Alysia Lester, DNP, at Rapid City Hospital NICU, has received a Clinical Excellence Award. Recipients of the Clinical Excellence Award exemplify a commitment to the practice of medicine and to Monument Health’s mission, vision, and values. Their knowledge, skill, and professionalism in day-to-day interactions with patients, families, and colleagues reflect their commitment to clinical excellence. She was nominated by a fellow provider.
The provider wrote, “Alysia has touched base with me, a new grad nurse practitioner who is also new to the facility and area, multiple times a month to make sure I don’t need anything. She often offers me assistance in every way. She is an amazing resource for all new mid-level providers, even if not in her direct area.
Criteria for the Clinical Excellence Award includes:
- Must be an employed physician or provider.
- Exceptional knowledge and skill within their specialty which enables them to provide excellent clinical care.
- Shows respect to patients, families and colleagues through compassion, empathy, courtesy and patience.
- A strong sense of pride and professional passion for serving patients.
- Consistently provides exceptional patient experiences and clinical outcomes.
- Continues to provide direct patient care.
Nominations are reviewed and a monthly award selection is made by the Physician Operations Group. One award will be given out monthly. Nominations can be submitted here.
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About Monument Health
Headquartered in Rapid City, S.D., Monument Health is a community-based health care system with a mission to make a difference, every day. The system offers care in 31 medical specialties and serves 14 communities across western South Dakota and in eastern Wyoming. With over 5,000 physicians and caregivers, Monument Health is composed of 5 hospitals and 40 medical clinics and specialty centers. Monument Health is a member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network.
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