Awards

Carmen’s innovative ideas have been a driving force behind our HCV Outreach Program. She ensures that care reaches those who might otherwise face barriers to access with increased health disparities. Her collaborations with the island community teams reflect her deep commitment to closing the gaps in care and ensuring that no patient is left behind in an already confusing and complicated healthcare system.

Carmen has been instrumental in the creation and advancing of our Nurse-Led Liver Pathway model which has streamlined the GI referral waitlist from 2 years, to ~ 2 weeks. During these in-patient visits, Carmen will always tailor her time with each individual; ensuring there is proper education provided, a supportive ear and motivation for those to continue on their journey. You will often hear the physicians say to those patients “well, what did Carmen say you should do”?

Her innovation has not only revolutionized the efficiency in care delivery, but also redefined how hepatology nurses can lead systemic improvements. As a CAHN member for almost 10 years, Carmen is a tireless advocate for her patients and fellow nurses. She continually pushes us to challenge the norm, and think differently. Her vision for hepatology care and the role of nurses have within it, inspires those around her and has the ability to pave the way for the next generation of care practitioners to follow.