Patti Joliet, RNC, went into nursing more than three decades ago to help people in need. Today as a staff nurse in labor and delivery at Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Hurst-Euless-Bedford she’s still fulfilling that mission and helping a new generation.
Though medical practice has evolved and technology has changed both care at the bedside and non-patient care functions, the bottom line for Joliet is treating the patient. “The need remains to keep nursing on a personal level with people taking care of people,” she said. “Just as it was 30 years ago, it is gratifying to make a difference in someone’s life in their time of need.”
Her managers cite her consistent leadership ability as a trait that helps Joliet stand out among the nursing staff. Joliet also works closely with individuals with a loss along with the happier stories out of the neonatal intensive care unit and labor and delivery unit. Because of Joliet’s natural abilities and training, co-workers frequently look to her for guidance.
That recognition among her peers is one of the greatest parts of being named a Great 100 Nurse for Joliet who said that “being recognized for doing the work I love is special, particularly since it comes from my peers.”
The Texas Nurses Association and the Dallas/Fort Worth Nurse Executives annually sponsor the “Great 100 Nurses,” which honors registered nurses in the D/FW area who exemplify excellence in the art and science of nursing. Nurses are nominated by their peers, and may only be named to the list once in their career.
In all, Texas Health nurses won 35 of the 100 spots on the coveted list, accounting for more than one-third of the top nurses in the Metroplex — more than any other hospital or health system in the area.
Even more than outside recognition, Joliet says she appreciates the day-to-day work with her patients the most. “To me the greatest reward is taking care of my patients and seeing the impact I make in their lives,” she said.
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