Linda Bohacek
May 2025
Linda
Bohacek
,
BSN, CWS, CWON
Odessa CBOC
West Texas VA Health Care System
Odessa
,
TX
United States
Her ability to foster a strong, cohesive team culture directly enhances patient care, ensuring that both staff and Veterans feel valued and supported.
Linda is an extraordinary nurse leader who exemplifies the essence of the DAISY Nurse Leader Award. She consistently steps up before she is ever asked, always thinking ahead, and striving for excellence, not just for her team, but for the entire facility. Her unwavering dedication to both her staff and the Veterans they serve has made a profound impact on patient care, staff development, and overall organizational success.
Linda is a visionary leader who ensures that the pillars of nursing practice and patient care are continuously strengthened and advanced. Her facility-wide focus on goals and metrics has positioned the VA at the forefront of advancements in diabetes management, PAVE initiatives, and the Nurse Nail Care Clinic—improving access, efficiency, and outcomes for Veterans. Her ability to think innovatively has transformed clinic space utilization, project development, and performance improvement measures. She doesn’t just implement change; she reimagines what is possible and brings it to life.
Beyond her strategic initiatives, Linda is deeply invested in the professional growth and engagement of her nurses. She has led her team to work at the top of their scope, empowering them to take on expanded roles, collaborate across departments, and actively contribute to workgroups that enhance the patient experience. She played a pivotal role in the AES workgroup mirroring that is happening across clinics, ensuring frontline staff had a voice and fostering a shared governance approach that promotes mutual respect, trust, and teamwork.
Linda’s leadership extends beyond daily operations—she creates a culture of appreciation, celebration, and engagement. She led the leadership team during Nurses Week, organizing designated themed days and activities for all nurses across the three clinics she manages. This initiative resulted in higher engagement, improved staff satisfaction, and a significant morale boost. She also works diligently throughout the year to sustain this positive environment by organizing activities, potlucks, and innovative ways to keep staff motivated and Veterans well-informed. Her ability to foster a strong, cohesive team culture directly enhances patient care, ensuring that both staff and Veterans feel valued and supported.
Linda embodies what it means to be a compassionate, forward-thinking nurse leader. She not only motivates her team with a shared vision and enthusiasm but also enhances the image of nursing within the organization and beyond. Her ability to model extraordinary behavior, cultivate professional development, and drive innovation makes her an exceptional candidate for the DAISY Nurse Leader Award. She is a true inspiration to all who have the privilege of working alongside her.
Linda is a visionary leader who ensures that the pillars of nursing practice and patient care are continuously strengthened and advanced. Her facility-wide focus on goals and metrics has positioned the VA at the forefront of advancements in diabetes management, PAVE initiatives, and the Nurse Nail Care Clinic—improving access, efficiency, and outcomes for Veterans. Her ability to think innovatively has transformed clinic space utilization, project development, and performance improvement measures. She doesn’t just implement change; she reimagines what is possible and brings it to life.
Beyond her strategic initiatives, Linda is deeply invested in the professional growth and engagement of her nurses. She has led her team to work at the top of their scope, empowering them to take on expanded roles, collaborate across departments, and actively contribute to workgroups that enhance the patient experience. She played a pivotal role in the AES workgroup mirroring that is happening across clinics, ensuring frontline staff had a voice and fostering a shared governance approach that promotes mutual respect, trust, and teamwork.
Linda’s leadership extends beyond daily operations—she creates a culture of appreciation, celebration, and engagement. She led the leadership team during Nurses Week, organizing designated themed days and activities for all nurses across the three clinics she manages. This initiative resulted in higher engagement, improved staff satisfaction, and a significant morale boost. She also works diligently throughout the year to sustain this positive environment by organizing activities, potlucks, and innovative ways to keep staff motivated and Veterans well-informed. Her ability to foster a strong, cohesive team culture directly enhances patient care, ensuring that both staff and Veterans feel valued and supported.
Linda embodies what it means to be a compassionate, forward-thinking nurse leader. She not only motivates her team with a shared vision and enthusiasm but also enhances the image of nursing within the organization and beyond. Her ability to model extraordinary behavior, cultivate professional development, and drive innovation makes her an exceptional candidate for the DAISY Nurse Leader Award. She is a true inspiration to all who have the privilege of working alongside her.