Type Of Business:
1) Health and wellness company 2) University
Marketing Area:
1) Regional 2) Local
Expertise:
Pain management
Major Product/SVS:
1) Pain management and wellness education; Lifestyle consultation services 2) Higher education
Hobbies/Sports:
Clowning for nursing home residents
Education Degrees:
Master's Degree in Nursing, Minor in Community Healthcare Systems Management, Concentration in Transition Services, University of Washington (1988); Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Syracuse University, Magna Cum Laude (1984); Associate Degree in Applied Science, Broome Community College (1969); Registered Nurse (1969)
Affiliations Awards:
Washington-Alaska Pain Initiative; Washington Pain Forum; Alliance of State Pain Initiatives; Leader, Washington State Chapter, Power Over Pain Action Network, American Pain Foundation; American Society of Pain Management Nursing; Sigma Theta Tau International (1984)
Charity:
Wellness House, Yakima, WA; Facilitator, Chronic Pain Support Group; Clown Ambassadors of Yakima; Sponsor, Compassion International
Number Of Years In Profession:
43
Number Of Years In Current Position:
7
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her desire to help people, passion for her profession and ability to overcome challenges.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession because of the inspiration she received from the nurses who cared for her while she was hospitalized.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Developing a professional pain education program; Managing interventions and advocacy reports
Education Certifications:
Certification in Complementary Therapies, Academy for the Healing Arts, Yakima, WA (1999); Certified Nurse Practitioner, Allegheny General Hospital (1979)
Awards/Honors:
Spirit of Nursing Award, Yakima Memorial Hospital (2009); Patient Access Advocacy Award, Medtronic, Inc. (2008); Patient Access Advocacy Award, Neuromodulation, Inc. (2008); State Pain Initiative Champion Award, American Alliance of Cancer Pain Initiatives, Saint Louis, MI (2005); Nominee, Woman of Achievement Award, Yakima Chapter, YWCA (1999); Lifetime Achievement Award for Nursing, Yakima Chapter, Washington State Nurses Association (1998); Nominee, The Home Care Association of Washington’s Nurse of the Year Award (1996); Abbot Quality Award, Abbott Laboratories (1996); ARRIA Huntington Award for Excellence in Nursing (1984)
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Ms. Hudzinski hopes to either become a consultant, lecturer or teacher, or would like to transition to a wellness company.