Articles tagged with 'Marina del Rey Hospital' & 'Nursing' | Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

Berni Coleman, NP, PhD, director of Nursing Research and Quality Improvement and assistant professor of Biomedical Sciences at Cedars-Sinai, joined the International Transplant Nurses Society (ITNS) as a speaker at the group’s inaugural presentation …

The new Cedars-Sinai Marina del Rey Hospital has been quickly rising in recent weeks. Since October, it has grown from a block-long hole in the ground hidden by construction fencing to an eight-story tower stretching high above the street.Cranes …

Wars abroad. Struggles at home, including record-setting inflation and political polarization. Although the holiday season can trigger a range of emotions, this year may feel especially challenging. Yet there still are ways to find hope, light and …

In the nick of time for Christmas, Santa Claus brought a welcome dose of holiday joy to pediatric patients and their families at Cedars-Sinai.Continuing a heartwarming tradition, Santa—who bears a striking resemblance to David Marshall, JD, DNP, RN, …

Bernice Coleman, PhD, director of Nursing Research and Quality Improvement and assistant professor of Biomedical Sciences at Cedars-Sinai, has been elected treasurer of the American Academy of Nursing (AAN). “This significant appointment …

In a major push to help bring medical care to people experiencing homelessness, Cedars-Sinai has donated a mobile medical unit to Venice Family Clinic.  Cedars-Sinai also is giving $1 million to the nonprofit community health center to help …

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, more than 3,200 Cedars-Sinai Medical Center nurses put on their protective gear and kept on going—providing the highest-quality patient care, conducting innovative research and creating new ways for patients to …

As summer ends, fall begins, and so does the start of influenza season—a time of year that fills up hospitals and gives healthcare workers an extra layer of stress.At Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, however, patient care staff can step into a “Serenity …

Later this summer, staff members at Cedars-Sinai Marina del Rey Hospital will spring into action when a pretend patient comes to the Emergency Department with symptoms of a virus like Ebola, one of the deadliest, most infectious diseases on the …

Following a nationwide search, Cedars-Sinai has appointed James Jones, MHA, MSN, NEA-BC, RN-BC, as the inaugural chief nursing informatics officer.Jones will be responsible for the integration of nursing and healthcare informatics across all care …

To mark Nurses Month in May, Courtnay Caufield, DNP, RN, Cedars-Sinai Marina del Rey Hospital’s new chief nursing officer (CNO), is focusing on the future.Charged with leading the nursing staff through a new era of change as the pandemic recedes and …

Cedars-Sinai has appointed Bryan Croft as executive vice president and chief operating officer of Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and as chief executive officer of Cedars-Sinai Marina del Rey Hospital. The appointment is …

A tattered loose-leaf notebook, “9-22-17” neatly penned on the inside cover, reveals a glimpse into a small part of the remarkable life of Mary Yone Akita, the first registered nurse of Japanese descent in California and at Cedars-Sinai (known as …

Cedars-Sinai’s commitment to excellence in nursing is being celebrated again because the organization has earned its sixth-consecutive Magnet designation, widely considered the highest honor in nursing.The first Southern California hospital to earn …

Shedding excess pounds is challenging, but it is only half the weight loss journey. After reaching a goal weight, patients must commit to healthy eating and other lifestyle changes that will keep the pounds off.“Bariatric surgery and weight loss …

Cedars-Sinai Marina del Rey Hospital has named Courtnay Caufield, DNP, RN, as chief nursing officer effective Dec. 30. Caufield brings more than 17 years of experience in healthcare to her new role. Her most recent executive positions included …

Donned in his velvety red suit, shiny black boots, pom-pom-adorned hat and snowy beard, Santa Claus brought holiday cheer to pediatric patients and their families at Cedars-Sinai ahead of the upcoming holiday.For the third consecutive year, Santa …

When the holidays roll around at Cedars-Sinai Marina del Rey Hospital, so does a festive spiritual care cart pushed by Chaplain Hannah Rhiza, MDiv, BCC. Trimmed with sweets, fruit and lights, the cart brings Christmas, Kwanzaa and Hanukkah to …

The commercials said that if you joined, you could “Live the adventure.”They were for the U.S. Navy, and Gregory Jones, 16, took note.A few months earlier Jones had started his senior year at a new high school, many miles away from his South Side of …

Linda Burnes Bolton, DrPH, RN, FAAN, Cedars-Sinai chief nursing officer emeritus, has been selected to receive the 2022 Lifetime Legacy Award from the American Academy of Nursing. The award recognizes Burnes Bolton’s longstanding leadership and …

As the COVID-19 pandemic eases, many people are going back: back to work, back to school, back to normal lives.But one group that hasn’t gone back is the volunteers. Across the U.S., volunteer activity remains low, even as charitable giving has …

Construction crews recently completed demolishing a four-story medical office building next to Cedars-Sinai Marina del Rey Hospital, where a new, modern hospital will soon rise. But rather than a dramatic explosion, this demolition happened brick by …

Behind orthopaedic nurse Paulina Andujo' s contagious smile lies not only a compassionate caregiver but also a unique talent."I DJ on the side; it's my creative outlet," Andujo said. "It's my therapy."Growing up in Sunray, Texas, a rural town with a …

Before Karla Lopez earned her RN degree, she was a unit secretary at Cedars-Sinai who was so impressed with the nurses on her team that she decided to become one herself."I was able to see the nurses and how they would react to emergencies and how …

A new Cedars-Sinai study shows that “Serenity Lounges”–break rooms equipped with massage chairs and other relaxation tools–reduced feelings of stress, anxiety and burnout among nurses.The study, co-authored by Cedars-Sinai nurse investigators …

Nurse education is the key to successfully screening women for postpartum depression, which affects some 15% of mothers, according to a new quality improvement (QI) study from Cedars-Sinai.“Training that helped nurses get comfortable with the topic …

With many regular blood donors resuming travel this spring amid a lull in COVID-19 cases, Cedars-Sinai is asking the community to help replenish blood supplies that have dwindled during the pandemic. To support these efforts, Cedars-Sinai …

Cedars-Sinai Marina del Rey Hospital has received Primary Stroke Center designation from the Joint Commission—a nonprofit accrediting body for healthcare organizations and programs—and the American Stroke Association. The designation certifies the …

When Reverend Hannah Rhiza steers her Spiritual Care Cart through Cedars-Sinai Marina del Rey Hospital, it's hard not to notice. The tiered trolley for staff overflows with neat stacks of flavored teas and self-care notecards nestled among a …

Amanda Filimon, BSN, is an operating room nurse at Cedars-Sinai. She is also a U.S. Army veteran and a super Los Angeles Rams fan. In her mind, they are all interconnected. "I love sports. I love team things,” Filimon said. “Being in the …