Nurse Wellness Podcast

In the episode we:
-Discuss Occupational Wellness
-Explore your Added Value
-Steps to operationalize your Added Value
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Lisa Bazinet RN,MSN,OCN, CNML is the Regional Nurse Manager of Oncology Services for Hartford Healthcare East Region. She has  experience in the inpatient areas as well, being both a nurse manager for an inpatient oncology unit,  28 bed medical surgical as well as IVT.  Lisa has been a RN for almost twenty years starting her nursing career first as an LPN. She has worked as a nurse at the bedside for over 17 years in various settings  before going into a more formal leadership role. 

She is a graduate of St Joseph’s College in Standish Main obtaining her Master’s Degree in Nursing with a  concentration in Administration. She is also an alumni of both the University of Connecticut and University of the State of  New York. 

She holds two certifications in both oncology nursing and nurse management/leadership. She is also a 2006 receiptant  of the Florence Nightingale award.

In her spare time, Lisa enjoys walking with her dogs, two  German shorthaired pointers, Chase and  Echo, boating, reading mystery novels ( James Patterson, Tess Gerritsen)  as well as spending time at the beach.

The reason why I wanted to become a nurse manger several years into my nursing career was because I had a  really great leader who could take even the busiest of days and  make them better. I think because she  made, the nurse at the bedside,  feel supported and valued. Nursing is hard work  emotionally, physically and mentally and to have  your leader “get it"  and support, hear you and value your opinion, is what I strive to do at all of my centers each and every day. Being a “hands on” manager is critical to a team’s success.  You have to walk the walk and talk the talk. My motto has always been “treat others as they would like to be treated”. Every day can be hard, but each day also can be a new opportunity as well.  

She is  married to her husband Paul who teaches high school and  her and husband have two sons, Alex and Jack. And of course the two dogs.

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Rafeeqa Williams is a Registered Nurse with over 15 years of healthcare experience who loves to assist in the growth process of others around her. Whether clinically or business related Rafeeqa’s goal is to see you grow. She is the owner of Comforting Hands Medical Staffing established in 2018. She has been able to build her business from the ground up with just a dream of having a broader reach within healthcare. Now assisting other’s in their entrepreneurial goals with her Nurse2Nursepreneur Mentorship & Consulting services she has been able to assist several healthcare professionals with establishing and growing their staffing agency! Her unwillingness to believe in impossible is what makes it all possible.

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Leadership agility is an essential skill for nurse leaders to hone as it impacts the success and productivity of your team.   In this episode we discuss the advantages and disadvantages of 5 leadership styles and the stress the importance of communication and relationship building to comfortably exemplfy leadership agility. 

After listening, let us know which leadership stye you usually exercise and if you intentionally  practice leadership agility. Send us an email at:  [email protected]


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Kadian S. Russell knew from an early age that she wanted to become a nurse. She was inspired by her high school nurse Ms. Marilyn Adamo. Ms. Adamo was that person many went to even if it was just to get a hug. 

After graduating from Northwest Catholic High School in 2000, Kadian went on to pursue her dream at The College of New Rochelle (CNR), in New Rochelle, NY. A few years into the nursing program, she realized that it was not the right fit so she transferred to American International College (AIC) in Springfield, MA. On May 21, 2006, Kadian walked across the stage to receive her Bachelor's of Science in nursing. She realized since nursing school that she loved the trauma and the drama of the emergency room. In August 2006 after passing her NCLEX, she went into the ER as a brand new nurse.

Nursing wasn't Kadian's only passion or interest, forensic science was. In Sept 2009, she enrolled in the Dr. Henry C. Lee Forensic Science program at the University of New Haven in West Haven, CT. In 2012, Kadian received her Master's of Science in Forensic Science.

Today, Kadian continues to work in the ER, but as a travel nurse for the last 5 years. This adventure started as a healing tool when her older brother unexpectedly passed in 2017. Although she continued to help others, Kadian felt that there was more she needed to do. In 2021 while helping to care for her pastor's dying mother, that is when she discovered another passion, hospice.

After osing both paternal grandparents in 2015 and her brother in 2017, she knew she wanted to honor their memory. From this desire, Precious Memories Hospice Homecare, LLC was birthed and the doors opened on February 26, 2022. She will continue to provide exceptional care and live by the motto "where yesterday's memory, is tomorrow's treasure"

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Website: Preciousmemoriescare.com

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Jennifer Dewberry Taylor is a graduate of one of the best nursing schools in North Carolina, Winston-Salem State University.  There, she earned her Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Nursing.  After college, she began her nursing career by following her passion of caring for the aging population in long term care and quickly became a nurse leader through roles within nurse administration and management.  Throughout her career in long term care, she maintained what she loves to call, a “servant’s heart”, as she believes it is something that she will never be able to deny.  She serves her community daily.  She has formed two companies that exemplify the servitude that she maintains.  Taylored Healthcare, PLLC where Nursing services, Nurse Consulting, and Health Coaching are provided.  And Nourishment for Nurses, where the goal is supporting and pouring back into nurses through various avenues including a Podcast.   As a nurse leader, she has successfully been able to manage career and home life.  She is the proud mother of two beautiful daughters, Abigail and Lydia.

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Nurses and Nurse Leaders can use the SHARED Method to increase team morale and reduce stress and burnout. Listen in and ask yourself, do I practice the SHARED method?

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Camylle is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner credentialed through the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. She has a total of 16 years of experience in the medical field, as she started her path as a Certified Nursing Assistant in 2006. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Connecticut in 2008 and her Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Saint Joseph in 2013. She is currently enrolled in the Doctor of Nursing Program at the University of Saint Joseph and anticipates graduating at the end of 2022. As a registered nurse, Camylle worked in a skilled nursing facility as well as medical/surgical units in several hospitals. As a Family Nurse Practitioner, she
has 8 years of experience diagnosing, treating and managing acute and chronic medical conditions. She has practiced in retail health, gastroenterology, occupational health, adult health, and geriatrics. She possesses superb clinical skills, professionalism, and compassion with every patient interaction. She takes pride in helping her patients meet their individualized healthcare needs to achieve optimal wellness.
Camylle is the Founder/CEO of Innovative Healthcare of Connecticut and the Co-Founder of Roya Medspa, both located in West Hartford, CT.

In addition to being an outstanding clinician, Camylle is also an educator and mentor to nursing students. She enjoyed being a clinical instructor for nursing students at the University of Connecticut, her alma mater. She is currently a Professor at Chamberlain University College of Nursing, where she teaches Health Assessment to RN-BSN students.
When she is not caring for her patients or teaching her students, Camylle loves to spend time with her husband and their two boys. She loves to read, watch new movies and travel in her spare time.

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During this episode, we converse with the hosts of the 4NP podcast who discuss their individual and collective journey as Nurse Practitioners.  Here are Oneida, Colleen, Alicia and Christina. Four women who met in nursing school 17 years ago.They've been through it all: nursing school, work, balancing life, relationships, children, new careers, more education, more new careers and now, this podcast. As nurses they are part of a sisterhood; as friends, we support each other through it all. They've learned the hard way that there isn't much support out there for new nurses/practitioners, so they decided to start this podcast to talk about it. Check out the 4NP Podcast here

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Kim Kim, MSN, RN, CDCES is a Diabetes Nurse Care Manager at SoNE Health in Hartford, CT and a Clinical Instructor at Quinnipiac University. She is passionate about interventions to address racial and ethnic disparities and is currently working on a grant funded project to address social influencers of health in adults living with type 2 diabetes. Kim is a graduate of University of Saint Joseph and Sacred Heart university and is a certified diabetes care and education specialist. She is a member of the Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (ADCES) CT Coordinating Body. She is very passionate about person centered care and empowerment. She utilizes motivational interviewing techniques to engage people living with diabetes on their wellness journey. Kim is the immediate past president of the National Association of Hispanic Nurses (NAHN) - Hartford Chapter and serves on the board of directors, working collaboratively to introduce students to minority nursing organizations. Kim also serves on the NAHN Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee. She completed the ANHE Health Equity & Anti-Racism Leadership Institute and continues to engage the nursing community in anti-racism work to further the mission of NAHN and increase, retain and promote a diverse nursing workforce. She has been a part of the New England Minority Nurse Leadership Conference planning committee for the past two years and is assisting members of NAHN Hartford Chapter and the Northern Connecticut Black Nurses Association (NCBNA) access Mental Health First Aid training. She credits her experiences as a child, observing her father navigate racism and discrimination as an immigrant with limited English proficiency in contrast to her Caucasian mother, in fueling her determination to be a change agent. Kim resides in Bloomfield, CT with her two daughters and dog and enjoys learning how to salsa dance, reading, hiking and connecting with nature, exploring new food spots in the state and visiting the beach.

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