Shanique Barrett demonstrates strong leadership qualities by consistently guiding, supporting, and assisting her coworkers. She motivates the staff to perform at their highest level and willingly shares her knowledge and expertise in patient care to help her colleagues grow. She brings new and innovative ideas to enhance processes and improve patient outcomes. Ms. Barrett collaborates effectively with the interdisciplinary team to coordinate patient care and troubleshoot various issues and challenges related to patient care. She advocates for our patients and consistently reviews, evaluates, and discusses their treatment with the team. She provides support and guidance to staff and patients, and monitors the care provided to them. Ms. Barrett has a knack for de-escalating patients during crisis situations using the least restrictive interventions. She is the go-to person when there are conflicts or concerns from family members; she meets with them, listens to their concerns, and provides explanations, information, and solutions that defuse the conflict or challenging situation. Shanique Barrett is a valuable asset to our nursing team. I believe that she is an ideal candidate for the DAISY Award.

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Ms. Barrett is an exceptional nurse who goes above and beyond for both staff and patients. If the unit is short-staffed, she volunteers to stay and assist the other nurses with patient care. She advocates for the patients, keeping their best interests in mind. She excels in conflict resolution, not only with patients but also with staff. Ms. Barrett takes the time to listen to everyone's concerns and is very fair. She deserves to be recognized.

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In an environment where emotions and behaviors can fluctuate rapidly, Ms. Barrett remains a calm and level-headed presence. She has an incredible ability to de-escalate situations, ensuring that her patients feel safe and heard, even during times of distress. Her demeanor is one of calmness and compassion, which is crucial in psychiatric care. She fosters trust with her patients, creating an environment where they feel understood and supported. She approaches each patient with respect, providing care to patients on the unit. Ms. Barrett fills a critical role on the unit, advocating for each and every patient. Despite working on a unit with rapid discharges and admissions, Ms. Barrett is knowledgeable about every patient, their circumstances, and the events leading up to their admission. She is an invaluable member of our unit, providing sensible and practical insight into every patient's care.