Julia Sigren, July – September 2018 Leader
Your name, title and department. How long have you worked here?
Julia Sigren, BSN, RN, CPN; Patient Care Manager in Cardiology Patient Care Unit (CPCU). I have been at Texas Children’s Hospital for six years.
Tell us how you found out you won a super star award.
I was returning to the unit after a walkthrough in Legacy Tower to meet other members from my team for a monthly meeting. I stepped into our Conference Room to find that they had orchestrated a surprise party to celebrate the announcement. I was in complete shock! Our staff and leaders from the Heart Center were present. They had even managed to have my husband come for the surprise. It was a wonderful event.
What does it mean to be recognized for the hard work you do? How has the organization helped you achieve your personal and professional goals?
It is an incredible feeling and a tremendous honor to be recognized by those who you admire and respect every day. I work with an amazing team not just in CPCU, but also in the Heart Center. Everyone has incredible passion and resilience; it is joy and privilege to get to lead here at Texas Children’s each day.
Ever since I stepped foot at Texas Children’s as a nursing student I knew that the organization was and always will be committed to growth, development and excellence. The abundance of opportunities here, such as Shared Governance and Nursing Professional Development, inspired me to take on committee positions and unit roles. This preparation (and inspirational leaders) eventually led me to apply as a patient care manager. With Texas Children’s always being a vanguard to innovation and to superior patient care, I am able to help with amazing initiatives such as being a liaison for Legacy Tower.
What do you think makes someone at Texas Children’s a super star?
A Texas Children’s Super Star leads with unwavering compassion and resilience. They see the greatest qualities in their teams and work to build them up to their strongest capabilities. A Super Star takes every opportunity to provide help and guidance, all the while acknowledging the greatness in others. They live by the Texas Children’s core values and inspire others to achieve dedicated patient care.
What is your motivation for going above and beyond every day at work?
My biggest motivation for going above and beyond is by far the patients and families of Texas Children’s Hospital. Their incredible journeys and awe-inspiring strength are at the center of my inspiration every day. If I can just make one difference in their lives, no matter how big or small, I consider it to be an unbelievable achievement.
What is the best thing about working at Texas Children’s?
The culture and vision of Texas Children’s is just outstanding. It is admirable how clinical excellence is held to an upmost standard all the while holding the patient experience at heart. Also, as exemplified one year ago during Harvey, the comradery that all the employees have here is magnificent. The staff and leadership team I have the pleasure to work with are absolutely remarkable! But, first and foremost, the patients we get to serve every day are what makes working at Texas Children’s Hospital spectacular.
What does it mean to you that everyone at Texas Children’s is considered a leader? What is your leadership definition?
Everyone has the ability to be an influence to the great work that is achieved at Texas Children’s Hospital. There is great respect for every role and anyone can be an advocate.
I believe being a leader is the ability to be a catalyst for the change you want to see in the world while concurrently empowering others to achieve their aspirations and attain positive results.
Anything else you want to share?
Thank you to my CPCU family and to Texas Children’s Hospital for this great recognition. You all are the best!