March 2009
Sophia
Deano
,
RN
Emergency Department
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian and Hoag Hospital Irvine
Newport Beach
,
CA
United States

 

 

 

Sophia Deano is an extraordinary nurse who believes in compassionate, patient centered care and inspires those around her to do the same. Sophia also implemented the SMILE program in the emergency department.
S = Smile
M = Make eye contact
I = Introduce your name and title
L = Let your patient know about the plan of care, waits and delays
E = Evaluate your patient's pain and provide care