Our Nurses Provide Compassionate, Whole-Person Care
At AdventHealth Daytona Beach, our expert nursing team consistently fulfills our mission of Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ by providing compassionate, whole-person care. Our nurses provide patients with the essential care, comfort and support they need throughout their hospital stay.
Nurses are often the first point of contact for patients and their loved ones, and our nurses' efforts and contributions are truly invaluable.
A Pathway to Excellence® Facility
As a Pathway to Excellence® designated facility, our AdventHealth Daytona Beach hospital integrates these standards into every aspect of patient care. Our nursing team is committed to fostering a positive work environment, promoting professional development and encouraging collaboration among health care professionals.
We uphold the highest standards of nursing excellence. This dedication enhances the quality of care and leaves a lasting impact on the experiences of our patients and their families.
A Message from Our Chief Nursing Officer
At AdventHealth Daytona Beach, our nursing team provides compassionate, whole-person care that aligns with our mission, vision and values.
Our mission — Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ — is at the heart of everything we do. We strive to offer care that nurtures our patients in body, mind and spirit, ensuring they feel whole and supported throughout their journey.
Our values — Quality and Service Excellence, Community Well-being, High Ethical Standards, Stewardship and Inclusiveness — are reflected in our daily interactions and responsibilities. We make safety our number one priority, treat others with uncommon compassion and collaborate to create solutions that enhance patient care.
As a Pathway to Excellence® designated facility, we integrate these standards into every aspect of patient care. Our nursing team is committed to fostering a positive work environment, promoting professional development and encouraging collaboration among health care professionals. This dedication to excellence not only enhances the quality of care but also leaves a lasting impact on the experiences of our patients and their families.
We are proud of our nursing team's efforts to uphold the highest standards of nursing excellence. Their commitment to evidence-based practice, professional development and compassionate care ensures we continue to provide exceptional care to our community.
Jamie Kabanuk, DNP, MSN, RN, NEA-BC
Chief Nursing Officer
AdventHealth Daytona Beach
Professional Development Opportunities
- Mentor Programs
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We offer mentor programs for nurses with leadership and career growth aspirations. Our programs last up to 12 months and provide numerous benefits for mentors and mentees alike.
Mentees will develop an ongoing, supportive relationship with their mentor, allowing for continuous guidance and feedback. This duration enables mentees to set and achieve long-term goals, gain confidence and enhance their skills and knowledge.
For mentors, the relationship offers the opportunity to refine their leadership and coaching abilities and the satisfaction of contributing to their mentee's professional growth.
- Professional Development Program (PEP)
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Our PEP provides nurses with a framework that supports professional growth through six categories:
- Education
- Evidence-based practice and research
- Clinical achievements
- Professional development
- Leadership
- Exemplary self-care
- Preceptorship
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Our preceptors provide important guidance and support to newly hired nurses.
Preceptors offer hands-on training, share their expertise and serve as role models, fostering a positive learning environment.
This guidance improves patient care and promotes professional growth and job satisfaction among nurses. By having preceptors, our organization can ensure a well-prepared and competent nursing workforce, ultimately leading to better patient outcomes and a stronger health care team.
- Dedicated Education Units
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Our AdventHealth Daytona Beach hospital is proud to partner with Daytona State College to provide nursing students with a Dedicated Education Unit (DEU).
This DEU provides a structured and supportive learning environment, enhancing the clinical education of nursing students. This approach fosters a culture of continuous learning and professional development, leading to improved clinical competencies and confidence among nursing staff.
Additionally, DEUs promote collaboration and teamwork, as nurses work closely with educators and peers to deliver high-quality patient care. A DEU helps standardize best practices and protocols, resulting in more consistent and effective patient care.
Guiding the Future of Nursing
Our nurses are dedicated to integrating evidence-based practices into their daily patient care. This approach ensures that the care provided is grounded in the latest research and best practices, leading to improved patient outcomes. Nurses meticulously review and apply current research findings to their clinical practice, ensuring that treatments and interventions are effective and up-to-date.
In addition to incorporating evidence-based practices, our nurses are actively involved in nursing research. They participate in research projects, which help develop new knowledge, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to explore innovative solutions to health care challenges.
By engaging in research, our nurses help to advance the profession and improve patient care standards. Their involvement in research also provides opportunities for professional growth and development, further enhancing their ability to deliver high-quality, compassionate care.
Examples of nursing research conducted at AdventHealth Daytona Beach:
- "In stroke patients receiving intravenous (IV) thrombolytic therapy, how does expediting the administration of IV thrombolytic therapy in computed tomography (CT) compared to administration elsewhere correlate to the 90-day (follow-up) Modified Rankin Scale (mRS) score in the stroke patient population?” conducted by Kristine Gromlovits, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, Bernadette Medve, MSN, RN, SCRN, Brooke Munger, BSN, RN, CCRN, Felipe Garzon, RN, and Rebecca Warden, BSN, RN
Examples of quality improvement/process improvement projects presented at the 2024 AdventHealth Nursing Professional Development Conference:
- “Implementation of Dedicate Rapid Response Nurse” – presented by Kristine Gromlovits, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC and Brooke Munger, BSN, RN, CCRN
- “Fall Prevention: Making Numbers “Fall” through Education and Hardwiring Process” – presented by Linda Misko, MSN, RN, NPD-BC, Jane Shannon, MSN, RN, RNC-NIC, CNL, CHSE, NPD-BC, Alisa Keith, BSN, RN, and Julie Logan, MSN, RN, CCRN
Our Professional Practice Model
Nurses and nurse leaders across our AdventHealth network of care shared their voices and together developed our Professional Practice Model. This model represents current and future nursing practice while aligning with our service standards — Keep Me Safe, Love Me, Make It Easy and Own It.
The heart-shaped model illustrates how nursing efforts enhance quality and safety by utilizing evidence-based practices to shape the philosophy, culture and decision-making of all AdventHealth nurses.
Recognizing Extraordinary Nurses
The DAISY (Diseases Attacking the Immune System) Award honors and celebrates the skilled, compassionate care nurses provide every day.
After his death in 1999 from autoimmune disease complications, the family of J. Patrick Barnes created the award to publicly thank all nurses in honor of the care and compassion shown to Patrick and his loved ones during his hospitalization.
Sunshine Award for Extraordinary Team Members
The Sunshine Award was created to recognize extraordinary patient care provided by Patient Care Techs and unlicensed personnel. The collaborative effort between these team members and nurses enhances the overall quality of care and ensures that patients receive the attention and support they need throughout their healthcare journey.