Helen was nominated for her warmth, compassion and dedication to her patients, coworkers and community. Not only is Helen dedicated to outstanding bedside care, but she is also an active leader in Winona Health's Continuous System Improvement efforts. Understanding the importance of rest to a patient's ability to heal, Helen brought forward research and led efforts to make the inpatient units a more restful environment for patients. The Quiet Time initiative was designed to ensure a relaxing, restful, healing experience for all patients. When she isn't on duty, she may be delivering meals to community members or teaching a group of people how to save a life. Helen has taught CPR for more than 10 years. Last year, she began teaching community members Hands-Only CPR. Through 30-minute workshops, she's taught more than 550 people.