Nurses

Corpus Christi Medical Center Doctors Regional values recognition for our exceptional nurses. Our nurses are a part of the International DAISY Award Program that honors remarkable nurses, each monthly recognition is highlighted on our DAISY Award Wall of Honor. We also recognize nurses through the Good Samaritan Foundation for Excellence, including awards presented at our annual nursing luncheon.

We also recognize certifications as a central responsibility to the practice of professional nursing. We proudly recognize our certified colleagues. Each year, our certified nurses are celebrated at our Certified Nurses Day celebration. These are just a few of the ways we honor and celebrate the achievements of our dedicated nurses.

At Corpus Christi Medical Center Doctors Regional nurses are empowered to transform nursing practice through the adoption of innovative strategies. We empower our nurses to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care to every patient. Our exemplary team of nurses contributes to developing new processes, enhancing the work environment, and improving patient safety.

We are deeply committed to cultivating a culture of lifelong learning and continuous professional growth. From RN to BSN progression, to achieving advanced degrees, we support our staff in their professional journey. Nursing care is guided by evidence- based practice and research, ensuring the organization is at the forefront of the healthcare marketplace.

The Outer Circle includes Quality Outcomes, Evidenced-Based, Collaboration, Shared Governance and Professional Development.

• Quality Outcomes – Nurses practice at every level of healthcare operation to improve patient outcomes in all areas of care.
• Evidence-Based – Nurses participate in innovative practices as well as using a problem-solving approach to clinical decision-making within our health care organization that integrates the best available scientific evidence to guide their practice
• Collaboration – Nurses have interprofessional collaborative partnerships with all members of the healthcare team. This collaboration results in open and objective information sharing, delivery of care and evaluation of outcomes for each patient.
• Shared Governance – Nurses share information and promote practices to increase structural empowerment, exemplary professional practice, transformational leadership and knowledge and innovation.
• Professional Development – Nurses seek professional development to enhance their professional practice. HCA Houston Healthcare recognizes and rewards nurses for their professional contributions to advancing their practice and profession in their nursing practice.

The Inner Circle, which includes Holistic, Commitment, Integrity and Compassion, all reflect the nursing attributes that promote a healthy clinical environment where each colleague is respected.

• Holistic – When caring for colleagues and patients, nurses treat the whole person, considering the body, mind, spirit, culture, socioeconomic background and environment.
• Commitment – Nurses provide optimal patient care and enhance the nursing profession.
• Integrity – Nurses are honest, have strong moral principles and possess moral uprightness that is reflected in their patient care.
• Compassion – Nurses are empathetic and show genuine concern for others.

The Diamond Plus – As a diamond represents lifelong commitment, faithfulness and is a symbol of a promise; the nurses of Corpus Christi Medical Center and the care they give represent this same commitment to their patients. The diamond in the center represents the patients and their families that we serve.

Through our Professional Practice Model, we create and sustain a culture of quality and care that continually reflects that “Above all else, we are committed to the care and improvement of human life”.

We proudly release an annual report that highlights the excellent care and compassion that our teams provide. With this annual report, we celebrate nursing at Corpus Christi Medical Center Doctors Regional by reflecting on our accomplishments, promoting our Pathway to Excellence® and Journey to Magnet Excellence® focus. Additionally, we can rejoice in our commitment to making a difference in the lives of those we serve.