Meet DRH Nurses  

Acute Care

Yolanda Campbell, RN, BSN

Staff Nurse, 5N 

“At DRH there is so much to learn, see and do.  I chose to work at DRH in 2000 as a Clinical Social Worker in the Clinical Resource Management Department.  Quickly, I began to undertake psychosocial, physical and emotional challenges of our patients and preferred to learn more about complex diseases.  With tuition assistance from Detroit Receiving Hospital, I attended Wayne State University School of Nursing (class of 2008).  Today, as an acute care nurse, on the Benign Hematology Unit, I am a part of the comprehensive adult sickle cell program.  I get enormous satisfaction from educating and providing emotional support to our patients and their families.” 

Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

Cordelia Tucker, RN, BSN

Staff Nurse, Support with Action Team (S.W.A.T)

“I first started working for Detroit General Hospital (currently Detroit Receiving) before they moved into the Medical Center. What I found out in that 1^st year at Detroit General was that it did not matter to any of us working at the hospital (from physicians, nurses, respiratory therapists, radiology technicians, housekeeping, dietary, ancillary staff, security) what a patient’s socioeconomic status was -- everyone was treated the same, with respect and dignity.  Armed with this knowledge, I chose to remain with this system and I have never looked back.  A DRH nurse is one that incorporates into their practice a healthy level of caring for others, a commitment to providing excellent patient care and a compassion for their nursing profession that leads to our patients experiencing the best patient care and outcome during their stay at Detroit Receiving Hospital.”

Emergency Department 

Yvonne Lesiak, RN

Staff Nurse, Emergency Department

“I have been a nurse in the ED for 37 years, first at Detroit General and then at DRH.  I have always wanted to work in the ED and there is no other hospital that can give you the experiences that you get at DRH.  I have learned so much over the years and had so many experiences that I could not begin to enumerate them.  A DRH nurse is someone committed to the patient. We are professional, respectful and see each person as an individual to help on the path to health and wholeness.  We have to be creative, open to teaching and go the extra mile for our patient.”

Operating Room

Cheryl Cascio, RN

Staff Nurse, Operating Room (OR)

“There is only one DRH and I am proud to be a Receiving nurse.  I have worked at DRH for 18 years now and I would not work anywhere else.  For the last 18 years, I have crossed an international boarder to work at Receiving.  I have waited in traffic, been stuck in the tunnel, and have gotten to know the custom officers really well.  Sure, I could work in Canada, but Receiving is home to me.  I work in the Operating Room and every day, we work together as a cohesive team to save the life of a patient.  It takes talent, teamwork and communication to work at a Level 1 Trauma Center, but most of all it takes a well-trained team to do what we do.  Not everyone can work in the Operating Room. I’m glad to be a part of this dynamic team.”

Psychiatry Department

Althea Seaborn, RN

Staff Nurse, 2R Crisis Center

“My employment of 15 years at DRH has given me the opportunity to be a part of a culturally diverse, teaching, caring and sharing hospital. I am proud to be a part of a team workforce of staff who strives toward excellence in patient care. When my friends and family need medical attention, I always recommend DRH for healthcare.  In my opinion, nursing is a caring profession that helps members of society care for health related matters. Nurses assist patients to do what they cannot do for themselves. It is a fulfilling and uplifting experience knowing that I can make a positive difference in the health and well-being of others.”   

University Health Clinic

Darlene Ausby, RN

Staff Nurse

“It has been a privilege to work at DRH for the past 12 years. I chose DRH because of the spirit of the nurses and nursing leadership.  It is my belief that every DRH nurse has within them a “spirit of compassion”, not only for our patients, but for our fellow nurses and co-workers as well. I have seen this “spirit of compassion” displayed by some of our nurses in sharing their talents not only with our local communities, but also by using their own personal resources to share their nursing skills in communities as far away as Mexico City, Mexico and Africa on medical missions trips.

In my opinion, a DRH nurse is someone whose arms extend beyond themselves, who gives of their time and talents beyond what would be expected of them to meet the needs of their patients and this institution. I believe every nurse at DRH displays one of the five components of the Caring Model -- Knowing, Doing For, Caring, Enabling and Being With -- each and every day.”

Non-Traditional Role Nurses

Pamela Haddox, RN, BSN (Not Pictured)

Transformation Support Associate

Clinical Transformation Team

“At DRH, there are always new experiences and learning opportunities on a daily basis. I am challenged to take on new responsibilities and encouraged to grow and strengthen my nursing career.  I am supported in all endeavors by my direct manager, as well as nursing leadership.  DRH offers flexible scheduling, which is a necessity in my busy life, and room for advancement within the hospital.  I feel that I am valued and an asset to the hospital. In my opinion, a nurse at DRH is caring, patient and flexible.  At DRH, we are very diverse in both our patient population and our staff.  Our nurses must be open-minded and non-judgmental. A nurse at DRH is autonomous and respected by peers, patients, physicians and the community.  Most of all, a DRH nurse is a patient advocate first.”

Advanced Practice Nurses (APN)

Jennifer A. Fleming, RN, MSN, ACNP-BC (Not Pictured)

Orthopaedic Surgery

“I began my career at DRH as a student nurse practitioner. I saw that advanced practice nurses (APNs) were well supported and valued members of the patient care team.  After graduation, I had many career opportunities open to me.  Ultimately, I chose the position at DRH because of the APN’s role in this institution and support for new graduates. I have not been disappointed with my decision.  I have found endless support in my new role from staff and management alike.  A DRH nurse is strong clinically and emotionally, caring toward patients and families, independent, open-minded and openhearted.”