AdventHealth Kansas City

You're never too young to start dreamin' of gold.

Starting his health career journey at 16, Jared Bogard knew at an early age that he could impact others, and that he did. Coworkers at the AdventHealth Shawnee Mission Emergency Department shared that Bogard was an essential part optimizing and streamlining processes in the emergency department. In addition to his workflow management and assistance in the department, Bogard chooses an empathetic and personal approach to his patience. Bogard shared, “I love what I do. I am inspired by the exponential nature of our impact as individual nurses. A nurse could take care of 12 patients per day, 3 days a week, for a year… That is close to 1,900 patients a year – and if you double or even triple that with those patients’ family and friends, I could impact a million people over the course of my career. It is truly inspiring.” Bogard’s positive and inspirational outlook on life is what his coworkers admire about him. His effort and dedication do not go unnoticed. This led him to be recognized as a 2023 AdventHealth Shawnee Mission Outstanding Team Member.

This summer, AdventHealth Kansas City welcomed nine interns providing them with a valuable opportunity to explore hospital operations across various departments. The internship program, designed to enhance leadership abilities and cultivate professional connections, proved to be an enriching experience for the students. This season marked the inclusion of four Nursing Interns. These dedicated nursing students honed their clinical skills by engaging with diverse units throughout the hospital.

When Brooke Eitel, a nursing student at Union Adventist University, walked into the AdventHealth Shawnee Mission Birth Center for her first day as a nurse intern, she had no idea the day would mark the beginning of a heartwarming, full-circle moment. As she was shadowing Labor and Delivery RN Jamie DeLong, the two realized they had met before, almost two decades ago when Jamie assisted bringing Brooke into this world. Read more about their story: https://bit.ly/3WCBmJk

AdventHealth Shawnee Missions Environmental Services Coordinator and 2023 Outstanding Team Member, Scott Tweedly is the go-to man for anything. Tweedly is described by the AdventHealth family as patient, kind, creative and always reliable. His hard work and dedication to safety extends far beyond the walls of our facilities, it keeps our staff, patients, and the community we serve safe. “I have a lot of good days here, but in all honesty – I really care about people and feel rewarded when I can help someone or even do something unexpected for them. The small things I can do for others make an impact and gives me lasting memories,” Tweedly shared. Tweedly has been with AdventHealth for over nearly 17 years. He believes it was a divine fate that brought him here. AdventHealth is a second home to Tweedly, and we are beyond grateful for the work he does.

Due to the global Crowdstrike outages, callers in some areas have been unable to connect with their local emergency services. If you're experiencing a medical emergency and cannot reach 911, please proceed to your nearest ER. AdventHealth has protocols in place to ensure we can continue to provide quality care, and stands ready to assist our community however we can.

By the year 2027, an estimated 900,000 nurses are expected to leave or retire from the field in the United States alone. We are making positive strides toward combatting the current and future workforce shortage through partnerships with incredible nursing programs. We are proud to announce our partnership with MidAmerica Nazarene University that will continue to provide nursing students with hands-on training in our Shawnee Mission hospital while expanding the program to a new site at AdventHealth South Overland Park. Through this partnership, nursing students at MNU will be able to utilize real hospital facilities and interact with experienced AdventHealth team members, providing them with real world experience and expertise and offering pathways to job placement shortly after graduation. Read more: https://bit.ly/3Lwy8ks

Cathy Miller shares that after working in multiple different fields, she was inspired by her sister and other family members to go into the healthcare field; She quickly discovered that her heart was where it belonged. Since then, she has found a true passion in infection prevention. Miller shared, “The COVID-19 pandemic had a significant impact on my career. I never knew this was the career I wanted, but when COVID-19 became local, I wanted to join the team.” Miller loves to work with her team on creating educational activities that engage the public and AdventHealth team members on infection prevention awareness so everyone can work together for positive outcomes. It is this passion and admiration that has led her to be named one of AdventHealth Shawnee Mission’s 2023 Outstanding Team Members.

Congratulations to Ann Daniels, a labor & delivery nurse at AdventHealth Shawnee Mission, on her DAISY Award! Ann was nominated for the award by a couple she cared for on their brightest and darkest days. After helping an expecting mother deliver a stillborn baby last year, Ann provided exceptional care to the family, regularly checking in on them, providing hugs and words of encouragement. "She was more like a guardian angel than a nurse...beyond calm and comforting, so kind, patient, and understanding," said the couple. Fast forward to May 2024, the couple was expecting again and desperately hoped to have Ann as their nurse once again. Shortly after being admitted to their delivery room, in walked Ann and they immediately recognized each other from the year before. After a few tears and encouraging words, Ann helped deliver the family's healthy newborn son. The family nominated Ann because of her excellent care and her generous, caring spirit. "We want her to be recognized for just how amazing she is and the profound and life altering impact she's had on us."

Richelle Takeshima was named as a 2023 Outstanding Team Member. Richelle serves as a Medical Lab Scientist and has been essential to her team’s success. She goes above and beyond for others and is always supportive. She takes initiative and became one of the key trainers for new team members in the laboratory. Richelle also volunteers and aids in lab inspections to ensure other team members can continue with their daily responsibilities. She even served as a leader and trainer in her department throughout the Epic transition, completing her training early and assisting with questions and staffing while others trained. Over the summer, Richelle worked on helping with process improvements and continued support as questions arose. Richelle always approaches each situation with kindness and compassion for others. Thank you, Richelle, for your work ethic and leadership.