A career as a nurse is a career of grace and inspiration. On “Passion in Action,” you’ll hear firsthand about the unique and fulfilling endeavor of devoting yourself to working in hospice care. Join our host, VITAS Healthcare EVP & CHRO Diane Psaras, as our team members reflect on their journeys, lend advice, and share their stories. Stories of tenacity. Stories of empathy and respect. Stories of passion in action. From the nation’s leading provider of end-of-life care, VITAS Healthcare.
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Welcome to Passion In Action by VITAS Healthcare. On this episode, host Diane Psaras is joined by VITAS LPNs Joaquin Rodriguez and Bebot Vidad, Jr. Together, they discuss the unique role that LPNs have in hospice care, highlighting the invaluable contributions they make for the comfort and dignity of patients and their loved ones. They also discuss…
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Welcome to Passion In Action, brought to you by VITAS Healthcare. On this episode, host Diane Psaras is joined by VITAS Team Manager NyKiel Hayden and Patient Care Administrator Sheryl Hayes. Together, they discuss how our dedicated team members provide exceptional care and support, how they ensure that patients and families feel heard and understo…
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Welcome to Passion In Action, brought to you by VITAS Healthcare. On this episode, host Diane Psaras is joined by VITAS Team Manager Ellie Betz-Zawaski and RN Marty Selby. Together, they discuss how they approach forming a bond with each caregiver, best practices for communicating with caregivers, what bereavement support looks like, and more. So p…
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Welcome to Passion In Action, brought to you by VITAS Healthcare. On this episode, host Diane Psaras is joined by VITAS Admissions RNs Andrew Donaldson and Eleanor Seen. Together, they delve into what makes a great Admissions RN, why hospice education and effective communication with patients and families are so critical, and so much more. So press…
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Welcome to Passion In Action, brought to you by VITAS Healthcare. On this episode, host Diane Psaras is joined by Team Manager Nori Pion and Nurse, Dee Akomdafe to discuss the importance of respecting their patients’ care choices. Autonomy and dignity are some of the biggest gifts a nurse can give to their patient at the end of life - and today we …
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Welcome to Passion In Action, brought to you by VITAS Healthcare. On this episode, host Diane Psaras sits down with VITAS Social Workers Annice Kennedy-Hanlon and Anna Rackley to discuss how they help patients and families get connected with much-needed resources. Each circumstance is unique, so how do they navigate different family dynamics? Press…
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Welcome to Passion In Action, brought to you by VITAS Healthcare. On this episode, host Diane Psaras is joined by RNs Michelle Minor and Ellie Shafie to talk about the strong relationships and connections that are created when caring for a patient in hospice. Together, the trio touches on how important these connections are, how VITAS supports nurs…
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Welcome to Passion In Action, brought to you by VITAS. On this episode, host Diane Psaras is joined by Team Manager Taneria Robinson and Registered Nurse Sheri Roberson to discuss the critical role the interdisciplinary team (IDT) plays in supporting nurses. Together the group talks about the many resources available to support team members at the …
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Welcome to Passion In Action, brought to you by VITAS. On this episode, host Diane Psaras sits down with Chicago-based Team Manager Sierra Evans and her RN Case Manager, Donna Gilbert. Together the pair share their stories, discuss what leaders can do to support their team to emerge as leaders, and talk about what it’s like when a nurse is empowere…
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Welcome to Passion In Action, brought to you by VITAS. On this episode, host Diane Psaras is joined by Patient Care Administrator Melody King and Team Manager Robin Gallant. Together the group will share their stories, talk all about having the ability to make an impact, as well as how it feels to be recognized and valued for the work they do every…
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Welcome to Passion In Action, brought to you by VITAS. On this episode, host Diane Psaras is joined by VITAS Patient Care Administrator Debra Gordon and Jaye-Ann Fraser-Davis, a VITAS Team Manager. Together, they discuss Debra and Jaye-Ann’s journeys to hospice care, as they provide insight into their paths at VITAS, and share their stories about t…
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Welcome to Passion In Action, brought to you by VITAS. On this episode, host Diane Psaras is joined by two VITAS RNs who consider their work to be their calling: Jessica Garcia, a home care nurse who spent years working in ERs and long-term care facilities before coming to VITAS in 2018, and Kerry Owens, an RN and home care team manager who transit…
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A career as a nurse is a career of grace and inspiration. Welcome to “Passion in Action,” from VITAS, a podcast bringing you firsthand stories about the unique and fulfilling endeavor of devoting yourself to working in hospice care. Join our host, VITAS Healthcare EVP & CHRO Diane Psaras, as she sits down with our team members to reflect on their j…
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