Jessicah Michira
December 2025
Jessicah
Michira
,
MSN, RN, GERO-BC, CDP
Administration
Mirage Health Services / Delaware Nurses Association
Dover
,
DE
United States

 

 

 

I saw how Mrs. Jessicah's genuine care for her nurses directly translated into exceptional patient care.
In the bustling corridors of Mirage, I owe my new love for nursing to Mrs. Jessicah. The demanding pace and critical decisions often left me feeling overwhelmed, but Mrs. Jessicah, she was my superwoman, my saving grace, my commendable nurse supervisor.

Mrs. Jessicah was a force of nature, a leader who didn't just manage but truly nurtured her team. I vividly remembered a particularly chaotic night. An issue with a client's child. Panic began to set in among the other nurses, including myself.

Mrs. Jessicah, however, moved with a calm authority that was infectious. She didn't bark orders; she guided, she supported, and she empowered. She took the time to check in with each nurse, offering a reassuring word, a quick assessment of their workload, and a clear, concise instruction. "You've got this," she said, her eyes conveying a belief that transcended the chaos. "Focus on patient care and safety."

Mrs. Jessicah used her skills to be meticulously accurate with vitals and close monitoring. That night, I watched Mrs. Jessicah go above and beyond. She wasn't just delegating; she was actively involved in patient care, assisting with difficult procedures, comforting distressed families, and even bringing coffee to her exhausted team.

She made sure every nurse felt seen, heard, and respected, even in the most high-pressure situations. It was Mrs. Jessicah who taught me that I wanted to be like her someday, an outstanding nurse that exacerbated teamwork a true leadership wasn't about being in charge but about taking care of those in your charge.

Over time, Mrs. Jessicah's leadership became a model of what nursing leadership should be. The initial fear gave way to confidence, the uncertainty to decisive action.

As a nurse on her team, I've learned to anticipate needs, communicate effectively, and, most importantly, approach every patient with empathy and unwavering dedication, just as Mrs. Jessicah did. I saw how Mrs. Jessicah's genuine care for her nurses directly translated into exceptional patient care. When nurses felt supported and valued, they, in turn, provided the best possible care to their patients.

The lessons from Mrs. Jessicah are etched into her practice. She strives to create the same environment of respect and care that she experienced. She knows that the hard-earned wisdom from Mrs. Jessicah's leadership didn't just make her a better nurse; it forged her into a great leader and an excellent nurse for the future, always remembering that going above and beyond for her team is ultimately going above and beyond for her patients.

I am so glad I got to work for such an amazing nurse like Mrs. Jessicah. I hope to one day be a true leader like her someday.