Kimberly Shank
December 2022
Kimberly
Shank
,
BSN, RN, OCN
Cancer Services
CHI Memorial
Chattanooga
,
TN
United States

 

 

 

Kim's compassion and caring nature are evidenced in her quest to care for the whole patient.
Kim consistently displays exemplary behavior by adopting a "can do" attitude and demonstrating a desire to help other departments and colleagues when and how she can, despite what she may have going on. She is always positive, has a smile to share, and promotes this behavior in her team. Kim's compassion and caring nature are evidenced in her quest to care for the whole patient and ensure they have nothing less than a remarkable and positive experience in their cancer journey within the support services area.

Receiving a cancer diagnosis is both scary and overwhelming and often moves at a speed that leaves patients feeling confused and unequipped. Kim's dedication to providing the utmost care and nurturing spirit is what sets her apart! She combines her nursing skill and aptitude with a mission to extend help to the most vulnerable. Kim is recognized as a servant leader.

Kim carries her passion and compassion forward to her team and never stops educating others about her team and what they can offer cancer patients and survivors. Kim understands that a cancer diagnosis doesn't just affect the patient, but is a family diagnosis and seeks to care for the entire family unit during the cancer journey and beyond. Her advocacy and innovation create a way to provide services, increase access to quality care, and connect on an individual level to family members of our community.

Kim values her team and promotes opportunities for nursing staff to seek further development through education, mentorship, and well-being. She is a strong advocate for her people, their work, and for making things better for the team so that they can better minister to our most vulnerable of patients, survivors, and their families.