A face of celebration
Whittington Health nurse consultant Joan Myers has received a certificate of honour at the Queen’s Nursing Institute (QNI) award ceremony on 23 April at the Commonwealth Club in London for her service to community nursing. Joan received her award at the first QNI event of 2012 in front of an audience of around 150 guests, in the 125th anniversary of the QNI’s existence.
The event, which takes place twice yearly, celebrates the achievements of nurses who are making real impact on improving patient care in people’s homes and communities either as Queens Nurses, project leaders or award winners.
Three nurses received the prestigious Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Award for Outstanding Service, presented by the QNI’s Chair of Council, Rosalynde Lowe CBE. Claire M. Aston, Tessa Fitzpatrick and Whittington Health’s Joan Myers received Certificates of Honour award.
Joan’s citation:
Joan Myers is Nurse Consultant – Community Children’s Nursing, Whittington Health, London.
Joan qualified as a paediatric nurse at Guy’s Hospital, London, before moving into community nursing. She developed the paediatric home care teams in Camberwell and West Lambeth, and before taking on Team coordinator role for Westminster Community Children’s Nursing service. As a nurse consultant in Islington, Joan has set up and runs a nurse-led eczema service, leading a team of 35 specialist nurses, nursery nurses and support workers. She has also created an asthma nurse post and an allergy nurse specialist post, and runs educational sessions for parents, all resulting in fewer children needing to visit GPs or be referred to hospital services. Joan supports and mentors health visitors and community children’s nurses.
In addition to her local role, Joan is an honorary lecturer at South Bank University and was an expert panel member of Healthcare for London’s community and primary care services leading on Darzi Children’s Clinical Pathway Group. She recently completed a secondment to the Department of Health as Professional Officer for Diversity advising the Chief Nursing Officer. She has also set up a feeding programme in Kenya to feed 25 homeless children, and is currently trying to establish a children’s home in Kenya.
Joan’s nominator said: “I believe Joan is an outstanding role model that exemplifies dedication and excellence in nursing care and a highly valuable asset to our current day NHS.”
The event, which takes place twice yearly, celebrates the achievements of nurses who are making real impact on improving patient care in people’s homes and communities either as Queens Nurses, project leaders or award winners.
Three nurses received the prestigious Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Award for Outstanding Service, presented by the QNI’s Chair of Council, Rosalynde Lowe CBE. Claire M. Aston, Tessa Fitzpatrick and Whittington Health’s Joan Myers received Certificates of Honour award.
Joan’s citation:
Joan Myers is Nurse Consultant – Community Children’s Nursing, Whittington Health, London.
Joan qualified as a paediatric nurse at Guy’s Hospital, London, before moving into community nursing. She developed the paediatric home care teams in Camberwell and West Lambeth, and before taking on Team coordinator role for Westminster Community Children’s Nursing service. As a nurse consultant in Islington, Joan has set up and runs a nurse-led eczema service, leading a team of 35 specialist nurses, nursery nurses and support workers. She has also created an asthma nurse post and an allergy nurse specialist post, and runs educational sessions for parents, all resulting in fewer children needing to visit GPs or be referred to hospital services. Joan supports and mentors health visitors and community children’s nurses.
In addition to her local role, Joan is an honorary lecturer at South Bank University and was an expert panel member of Healthcare for London’s community and primary care services leading on Darzi Children’s Clinical Pathway Group. She recently completed a secondment to the Department of Health as Professional Officer for Diversity advising the Chief Nursing Officer. She has also set up a feeding programme in Kenya to feed 25 homeless children, and is currently trying to establish a children’s home in Kenya.
Joan’s nominator said: “I believe Joan is an outstanding role model that exemplifies dedication and excellence in nursing care and a highly valuable asset to our current day NHS.”
Last updated09 May 2012