Team Member of the Month: January
Forensic psychiatric nursing can be a complex job; navigating the balance of medical aspects with psychiatric illness. The January Team Member of the Month does an outstanding job of caring for some very challenging patients at Northwest Missouri Psychiatric Rehabilitation Center (NMPRC). Rebecca “Beckie” Johnson is a Registered Nurse in the Forensic Psychiatric Nursing Unit and her attention to detail led to saving a life.
Recently, a patient sustained some minor injuries during recreation time, but Beckie took the patient’s pain seriously and ran some tests. She ruled out life-threatening issues including an appendicitis. Eventually Beckie advocated for the patient to receive emergency treatment at the local hospital. It was soon discovered at the hospital that the patient needed surgery. Beckie’s thorough assessment and recommendations led to a good outcome for this patient, who is now doing well.
One of her coworkers said, “Beckie is truly a role model. She is eager to help her peers and patients promptly in any way she can. She is enthusiastic and has a growth mindset, while also maintaining a level of professionalism.”
Congratulations Beckie!