Stacey Jewett has passionately provided care for decades as a clinic director at several Sanford Health locations. During that time, members of her team viewed her as a thoughtful leader who put patient welfare first.
When it came time to choose the 2024 Becky Nelson Nursing Leadership Fellow, she was a worthy choice. Her commitment to the profession, combined with her tradition of seeking new challenges, will make the coming year an engaging and rewarding one for her and those associated with the fellowship.
“This gives us an opportunity to look at other parts of our health care system,” said Jewett, who has been Sanford Health's clinic director since 2018 and has been with Sanford's clinics for more than 20 years. he said.
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“You’ll get a chance to see how the hospital world has changed,” she said. “We can ask, “Is there a way we can collaborate during the acute phase of inpatient hospitalization? How can we improve our clinical role with patients after discharge? How can we avoid rehospitalization of patients?'' ?”
Jewett's time at Sanford has long involved asking these types of questions and seeking answers that lead to a deeper understanding of how best to provide care. In that sense, she is looking forward to making the most of this one-year fellowship, which provides mentorship as well as valuable hands-on professional development opportunities for aspiring nursing leaders at Sanford Health. It is suitable.
“Stacey is an extremely talented leader who maximizes every opportunity for the betterment of our patients and the Sanford team,” said Jewett Supervisor and Executive Director of Primary Care and Behavioral Health in Sioux Falls said John Posiaske. “Her positive attitude and drive to lead change and innovation are truly impressive and have been demonstrated throughout her career. Stacey is the most deserving recipient of this honor and we are honored to have her as Becky Nelson. I am confident that I will use this fellowship as an opportunity to step up again and actively make a difference.”
A quarter century at Sanford
Ms. Jewett, who grew up in Dell Rapids, South Dakota and earned her nursing degree at South Dakota State, began her career as a pediatric nurse, then moved to cardiology and then into the “clinic world” in 2001.
During her 25 years at Sanford Health, she has held several leadership positions. Jewett currently oversees four family medicine clinics, including one on the Augustana University campus in the Falls area, and she leads a team of outpatient RNs and care managers in the region. Masu.
“The best thing about my time at Sanford was the relationships I built with the people I worked with,” Jewett said. “This includes other directors, other leaders within Sanford, nurses, health care providers. And I still enjoy being able to care for patients.”
Mr. Jewett's leadership was instrumental in many efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly establishing drive-through testing sites, operating vaccine clinics, and building strong relationships among teams and with other system leaders.
“Stacey has been a great employee for a long time. She has an extensive background in the outpatient care setting and owns several clinics in Sioux Falls and surrounding towns,” said Erica DeBoer, Chief Nurse. said. “Stacey is looking forward to expanding her experience and leadership skills, and this fellowship is one way we can support that effort at the regional and corporate level. He is a collaborative leader and is highly valued by the healthcare providers and staff he works with.”
knowledgeable and goal-oriented
The fellowship promises to give Ms. Jewett a unique perspective across Sanford Health's systems, particularly in hospital and network settings, as part of a professional learning plan aligned with specific goals she has identified. Masu.
“When you read the qualifications for the Becky Nelson Fellowship, you think of Stacey,” said Lindsey Daniels, system executive director for care management. “She is knowledgeable and has a sense of purpose when it comes to patient-centered care. She has integrity, considers how decisions impact those involved, and collaborates with others. I have enjoyed working on several initiatives with her over the past two years and appreciate her perspective and insight.”
This fellowship was established in 2014 to honor Becky Nelson for her contributions to Sanford Health. Nelson began her career as a nurse and spent decades at Sanford Health, retiring as the organization's chief operating officer. She returned in her 2018 role as Chief of Staff for the Good Samaritan Society, leading its integration with Sanford Health.
“When I look back on my nursing career, Sanford has been very good to me and there have always been opportunities to advance and do things differently,” Jewett said. “It's really about the people I interacted with and how they helped me grow as an individual and maybe pushed me a little bit. They helped me realize… They encouraged me to do something a little bit outside of my wheelhouse. At the end of the day, it's very rewarding. did.”
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