Featured Outstanding NPs/PAs
Casey Cohn
MS, FNP, APNP
"Devotion and hard work"
Ashley Twining
MPAS, PA-C
"Each Patient Feels Heard"
Alexis (Lexy) O'Hara
Nurse Practitioner
"Leader Among Her Peers"
Casey Cohn, MS, FNP, APNP
The cancer clinic had a difficult year and was short staffed after one of the physicians left, but “Casey did not hesitate to step up to the plate. Her devotion and hard work have kept everyone going strong.” One of her physician colleagues nominated Casey with this high praise for her work ethic and impact on her peers at the clinic.
Ashley Twining, MPAS, PA-C
Ashley is a surgical oncology PA in Fort Worth TX. She was nominated by four different colleagues who cannot say enough about her exceptional patient care, empathy, knowledge, and other admirable qualities:
⭐ “She is the best surgical oncology PA I have ever worked with. She has the best bedside manner. She takes her time with both patients and staff. She is a great resource to nurses. She is knowledgeable, approachable, available, kind, empathetic, and more, everything needed in oncology.
⭐ She is a teacher. In spite of her long patient lists, she will sit down and have a conversation with the patients like they are the only ones she is seeing. She draws pictures to help patients better understand. When they need more clarification, she is there. All the patients she has taken care of remember her by name. She is an asset to the organization, a rare find!”
⭐ “Ashley is an AMAZING surgical oncology PA. She goes above and beyond every day to provide exceptional patient care. Ashley takes time to explain details with patients and families providing them with comfort as they navigate a difficult diagnosis. Ashley also takes time to educate and train the nursing staff. Every day at work Ashley gives 110% with a smile on her face.”
⭐ “Ashley is passionate about her roll in working with our oncology patients. She spends quality time with each one individually and does a thorough job making sure they are appropriately cared for.”
⭐ “She is truly exceptional. Ashley approaches patient care holistically, seeing each patient as a complete person rather than just a diagnosis. She not only communicates clearly with patients and their families about their condition and treatment plan but also takes the time to listen attentively. Regardless of her patient load, Ashley always makes time to address any additional questions or concerns, ensuring that each patient feels heard and understood. In managing post-surgical issues, I have witnessed Ashley’s ability to handle uncomfortable situations with grace and compassion, whether it’s removing NG tubes, drains, or expressing pus from an incision. She has a unique talent for coaching patients through these procedures, often leaving them laughing and at ease at the end. Ashley is a valuable asset to the Medical City Fort Worth Oncology Program, and I wholeheartedly recommend her for this recognition.”
Alexis (Lexy) O'Hara, Nurse Practitioner
NP O’Hara works in gynecologic oncology at a prominent medical center in New York. She is a leader among her peers and advocates for those she works with. She is always willing to go the extra mile. Her colleagues said, “It is with great honor that we nominate NP O’Hara for her exceptional patient care and performance over the last year.”
