4th Floor is a 25 bed mixed adult Orthopaedic, Neurology, Neurosurgery
and post trauma care unit.
We are part of a multidisciplinary team which includes physicians,
clinical nurse specialists, therapists, case managers, dieticians
and other services as needed. We also feel that the support
of family members and friends is an integral part of each patient’s
recovery.
A part of our nursing unit is a designated Joint Replacement
Center where we provide care for patients who have had hip
or knee replacement surgery. We encourage our joint replacement
patients to designate a coach who is a friend or family member
to participate in the patient’s recovery here in the
hospital and at home. We provide the opportunity for
patients and their coaches to attend a class prior to their
joint replacement to learn more about the surgery and post
operative care.
St. Vincent Hospital is a JCAHO Certified Primary Stroke Center. Our
nursing staff has the opportunity to participate in community
stroke screenings. We feel that community education and
prevention are important aspects of the care that we provide.
Quotes from the staff on 4th floor:
The Neurological/Orthopedics department is a team of dedicated professionals
who provides patient and family centered care; the nurses along with the
medical staff and therapists, case managers and dieticians, chaplains, help
individuals who are recovering from multiple injuries, a stroke or a total
joint replacement and are working toward “graduation” to the
Rehabilitation Department or home. The team on 4th floor helps prepare
people as they regain their independence so that they have the knowledge
and skills that they need to safely go home.
Kathryn Ulmen RN, Neuroscience CNS
The nurses on 4th floor work collaboratively with physicians,
therapists, dieticians, pastoral care staff and case managers
to plan and implement personalized plans of care for our patients. We
feel that family members play a significant role in the patient’s
recovery and we encourage their participation in care and the
planning process while the patient is hospitalized.
Judy Doersch, Assistant Director 4th Floor
We are very excited about our new VIP Orthopedic Program. Our
joint center of excellence focuses on total hip and total
knee replacement patients offering weekly joint camp classes
to prepare patients and families for their hospital stay
and discharge needs.
Patty Zenner, RN Joint Coordinator
I love the nurses here because we are sensitive, laugh, and
have a good time.
Ellen Tilleman RN
I like seeing the positive response that the orthopedic patients
have to our teaching and care. I love what I do.
Mary Mueller RN
I like working on 4th floor because we work well together
and are always available to help each other. I have been
here for 28 years.
Mary Kay Martin RN
I like working on 4th floor because I see some our sickest
patients get well. Working together makes it easier.Jane LeFevre
LPN
The staff is nice, friendly, and willing to help one another
out.
Renee Gossen, PSR
I like the people I work with. I have the opportunity
to see and work with many different people in other areas of
the hospital.
Cathy Bins, Health Unit Coordinator
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