Upstate Nursing

06/04/2026

Dr. Ortiz, MICU attending, pictured here with our newest Upstate Nursing Social Media Ambassador, Shelby, 6I RN!

At Upstate, collaboration between physicians and nurses is at the center of exceptional patient care. Nurses are the constant presence at the bedside, advocating for patients, communicating changes in condition, coordinating care, and partnering closely with providers like Dr. Ortiz to ensure every patient receives the highest level of support. We’re proud to see teamwork like this happening every day across our units!

06/04/2026

& a good summer ahead for our Student Clinical Assistants!

06/03/2026

Amy, MICU RN, and Cierra, ICU Support Pool RN, are prepped and ready for wound care!

From teamwork and clinical skill to compassion and attention to detail, wound care is an important part of helping patients heal and recover. Nurses across Upstate work together every day to provide specialized care, advocate for their patients, and make sure every detail is covered at the bedside.

Thank you to Amy and Cierra for the incredible care and dedication they bring to their patients and teams each day!

Thanks to SMA Jessica for highlighting this duo!

06/03/2026

Welcoming the best nursing students to the summer Student Clinical Assistant Program! 🤗

06/02/2026

The first face patients see and the team that helps keep everything moving!

Our ENT Clinic is looking for clerical team members to help create a positive patient experience and support nurses and providers throughout the day. Whether it’s managing schedules, answering patient questions, coordinating paperwork, or helping the clinic stay organized, these roles are a key part of the care team.

Healthcare takes teamwork, and our clerical staff helps make it all possible!

Join our ENT team today!
https://careers.upstate.edu/jobs/search

06/02/2026

Today we welcomed our second group of summer Student Clinical Assistants (SCAs) to the team! These nursing students will be working across a variety of units, gaining hands-on patient care experience, building confidence, and learning alongside our incredible nursing staff.

Units welcoming SCAs from this group include:
8G- Surgical/Stepdown
4E- Med/Surg
5E- Transitional Care
3N- ICU
5A- Surg/ENT/GYN
9G- Neuroscience
6K- Med/Surg
6B- Medicine/Telemetry
10E- Oncology
8E- Surgical ICU
4W- Med/Surg
6A- Medicine/Pulomary
5W- Inpatient Psychiatry
12F- Pediatrics
7A- Orthopedics
12E- Pediatrics

Congratulations to all of our new SCAs on the start of this exciting journey, and welcome to the Upstate Nursing team!

06/01/2026

06/01/2026

Congratulations to Ashley Wojtczak, BSN, RN, CCRN, from 3N-ICU at Community Hospital on being our April 2026 Daisy Award recipient!

Ashley was nominated by one of her team members:

"Ashley Wojtczak is a Clinical Leader in our Community ICU who brings exceptional skill, leadership, and heart to everything she does. On one particularly demanding day, Ashley was floated to another floor, then urgently called back to the ICU to care for a critically ill patient — a physically and emotionally exhausting turn of events that she handled with complete professionalism. Yet before she had even taken a break or eaten lunch, Ashley did something that speaks to her extraordinary character: When there was a moment of silence with her current assignment, instead of resting herself, she left the unit and returned to sit with her previous patient who was dying on comfort measures, ensuring he would not face his final moments alone. Ashley embodies the very best of nursing — not just in her clinical excellence, but in her boundless compassion. She is truly deserving of this honor."

Ashley was celebrated in her unit with her team, Upstate leadership, and with cinnamon rolls!

Thanks for all you do Ashley!

05/30/2026

Upstate is the Region’s Only Level 1 Trauma Center!
Upstate University Hospital handles the most challenging trauma cases—adult and pediatric—including burn patients, from 37 counties in the state.

Mandy and Kelsey, both RNs on trauma orientation in the ED, along with Sophia, RN, are learning and practicing how to use the Belmont with simulated units, blood products, and practice supplies. Our ED staff are always building their skills so they’re prepared to provide the best care for trauma patients!

Thanks to Upstate Nursing Social Media Ambassador Sophia for highlighting your team!

05/29/2026

Shoutout to Tammy Daniels, HCT on 4 East at Upstate Community Hospital!

Tammy is Employee of the Month, recognized not only for her dedication, but for stepping up to train one of our new night HCTs.

Thank you, Tammy, for supporting your team and making a difference every day!

Thanks to Upstate Nursing Social Media Ambassador Jasmine for highlighting Tammy!