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Bayada’s Hero Nominated for Governor’s Merit Award  

Moorestown- Dana Trainor, Rehabilitation Nursing Supervisor for Bayada Nurses, was one of 98 nurses nominated for a 2000 Governor’s Nursing Merit Award.

The Governor’s Nursing Merit Awards Program recognizes nurses for their commitment and service in the areas of patient care, administration, education and research.  Dana was a nominee for the Long Term Care/Community Health Award.  She was presented with a Certificate for Excellence in Nursing from the NJ Department of Health and Senior Services at the June 8, 2000, reception held at the Princeton Marriott Hotel.

“It was our privilege and pleasure to nominate a colleague of outstanding expertise, who is a great role model, shows dedication and has a ‘never say die’ attitude,” says Ann Baiada, Bayada Nurses’ BayadAbility Program Director.  “Dana’s nomination process has helped us reaffirm how important the community health nurse is to the community.”

Dana is a Registered Nurse (RN), Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse (CRRN) and a Certified Case Manager (CCM).  As the Rehabilitation Nursing Supervisor for Bayada Nurses, Dana is responsible for clinical case management and consulting for clients and office personnel.  She teaches, orients, supervises and evaluates field employees.  In addition, Dana assists with training and recruiting of staff.

With special interest in cases of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), Dana published an article that defined the disease, its challenges, effects on the patient and family and community and other resources that are available.  By using simple speech boards with the alphabet, yes and no, and pictures, Dana has helped clients communicate with their family members, even with their loss of speech.  She has encouraged involvement with the ALS Society as a support to her patients.

Dana is an active member of the Association of Rehabilitation Nurses and the International Organization of Multiple Sclerosis Nurses.