Tishika received four nominations for DAISY Nurse Leader at Dell Children's. Tishika "Tish" serves as the Assistant Nurse Manager of the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit and ECMO teams and was interim manager for a period of time. Her nominations highlight her dedication, compassion, and commitment to professional excellence. Her nominations highlight 4 key aspects that make her nursing leadership extraordinary.

1. How Tishika Role Models Extraordinary Behavior

Tish is consistently described as a selfless leader who puts her team first. She is a dedicated presence, even working extra shifts and nights without complaint when staffing is low. Nominators note her extraordinary commitment to her staff and her role as a morale-booster.

"Tish is extraordinary because she goes above and beyond in everything she does."

"I immediately took notice of how selfless Tishika (Tish) is in all she does for the team. She is our number one moral booster..."

"As the assistant nurse manager of the PICU and ECMO teams, Tish routinely goes above and beyond for her staff. She finds unique ways to celebrate her teams, including hosting themed appreciation days..."

2. Modeling and Supporting a Positive Environment

Tish actively fosters an environment of trust, respect, and professional growth, making her unit a desirable place to work. Her efforts to standardize and improve the orientation process are noted as a key achievement in supporting new team members.

"Every day Tish models key aspects of a great leader: respect for others, good communication, and a strive for improvement."

"She is always trying to improve the quality of our unit and the care we provide through education. Since she has taken over our orientation process of new hires, we now have a standardized way of integrating them."

"Tishika supports PICU with mutual respect, trust, and compassion, to name a few."

3. Motivating Others with a Shared Vision and Enthusiasm

Her ability to motivate the team stems from her clinical expertise and empathy for the bedside nurse experience. She uses her experience as a charge nurse and former interim manager to inspire the team to achieve better outcomes and acknowledges their daily dedication.

"Tish knows all of the ins and outs of the PICU... She really understands what it's like to be at the bedside and to charge..."

"Tishika does monthly national holidays for the staff to reiterate how important they are and to acknowledge the work and dedication that they consistently do on a daily basis."

"When Tish took over as the interim manager for ECMO, she brought with her a vision to elevate the team in their practice and professional development."

4. Promoting and Enhancing the Nursing Profession

Tish actively promotes growth for her team members, providing resources and encouragement to pursue opportunities within Ascension and beyond. A significant initiative is her work to develop better support structures for educational roles within the department.

"One example of Tish's drive to enhance the nursing profession is her new initiative of a PICU Preceptor Community of Practice."

"Tishika exudes professionalism and promotes growth within Ascension or whatever the employee may want to pursue."

In closing, her nominations share their gratitude and appreciation for the difference Tishika makes.

"Tish is absolutely amazing. I can say without a doubt I would not be the nurse I am today without her."

"The love Tish has for the PICU and her staff is evident in everything she does in her role as a leader. Her compassion and dedication to nursing is unmatched and inspires others to be better."

"Tishika is one of one. I believe the PICU staff has the same sentiment."