Ward Manager Skye Nkala from St Andrews Healthcare has won a Cavell Star Award for going above and beyond for her colleagues.
Associate Director of Nursing Gerard Fogarty explained why Skye is such a deserving winner.
“Skye is an exceptional Ward Manager who consistently goes above and beyond to support her staff, patients and colleagues, embodying the true essence of compassionate leadership.
“Despite the vast and ever-changing priorities of her role, Skye maintains a calm and structured approach, creating an atmosphere of reassurance and control. Her positive impact is evident in the ward’s month-on-month improvement in performance, as seen in areas such as patient satisfaction, compliance with quality standards and audit results.
“She is always willing to seek and offer help, creating a culture of collaboration and shared responsibility. Her leadership fosters a sense of unity, where every team member feels empowered to contribute to the ward’s success. Skye’s dedication, hands-on approach and commitment to delivering the highest standards of care make her a true role model and a deserving recipient of this recognition.”
Skye reacted to winning her Cavell Star Award.
“I genuinely did not expect to get given an award for doing my job. I love what I do and take the wellbeing of my patients and staff extremely seriously. Of course, it’s lovely to be recognised, but awards don’t inspire me, people do. Knowing that what I do makes a difference every day is my reward.”
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