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Healthcare Journal of Baton Rouge
| September / October 2008 Issue | healthcarejournalbr.com
Sara frank, rn, bSn
baton rouge cardiology center
“Sara Frank, RN, BSN, is the nursing supervisor at
Baton Rouge Cardiology Center (BRCC) and has been with
the practice since February 2003. She is a dedicated nurse,
exceptional team leader, respectful supervisor, helpful co-worker,
and loyal friend.
“Sara possesses all the qualities that define a great nurse.
She goes above and beyond to make sure every patient receives the
most comprehensive and exceptional care. Sara has excellent com-
munication skills that include speaking and listening to both patients
and staff. She easily communicates with patients and their families
to understand their needs and explain treatments. No matter what
the task or what is asked of her, Sara is committed to always deliv-
ering the best patient care.
“Sara is not only a great nurse, but she is also an extraor-
dinary leader for her nursing department and an asset to the entire
BRCC team. As the nursing supervisor, Sara mentors, teaches, and
coaches her team of nurses to deliver exceptional patient care and
customer service to each patient. Sara has great problem-solving
skills, is always mindful of her surroundings, thinks quickly, and
addresses problems before they arise. She pays excellent attention
to detail and is careful not to skip steps or make errors.
“In addition, Sara collaborates and works together with the
physicians, staff, and other departments to improve work efficiency.
She helps develop, teach, and implement programs that result in sig-
nificantly improved patient outcomes, increased patient satisfaction,
and increased excellence in nursing practice. Sara demonstrates,
promotes, and exemplifies the core values and true definition of a
Nurse of Excellence.”
Allison Dupont, rn
Woman's hospital
“My wife and I were admitted to Woman's Hospital on the
morning of July 3rd. She officially went into labor on July 4th, a
holiday weekend. The hospital was almost empty and I can't imag-
ine the staff was particularly happy to be there. Despite the timing,
all of the staff treated us with caring and respect even though it was
obvious we were first-time parents and on a holiday weekend to
boot.
“One nurse was particularly helpful and caring. Her name
was Allison Dupont. Allison checked on us without waiting for a
call, brought us items we did not ask for because she thought we
might be able to use them, and in general displayed a level of care
and compassion far above our expectations.
“For her exceptional care, we recommend her for a HJBR
Daniel Fontenot, M.D., F.A.C.C., Interventional Cardiology
Ken Walker, Office Administrator; Sara Frank, RN, BSN, Nursing Supervisor
If you would like to nominate a nurse for Healthcare Journal of Baton Rouge
Nurses of Excellence,
let us
know why at NursesOfExcellence@
HealthcareJournalBR.com. Please provide the name, title, and supervisor contact
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