Employee Perspectives

“We are all focused on working as one to provide patient care, which means shared responsibility. From dietician to registry to housekeeping, it doesn’t matter what role you have, we all work together to give the best patient care possible. Teamwork is the norm here.” - Giovanni, CNA, Medical Surgical

“Southern California hospital at Hollywood has provided great training to help me do my job well. Everyone assists each other—no job is too small—whether it’s answering a nurse call light, helping a patient stand up, or updating family members… we all help each other!” - Deneau, CNA, Medical Surgical

“I’ve worked at Southern California Hospital at Hollywood for a year now, and I’m impressed with the compassion of my fellow nurses, the camaraderie, and the opportunity for growth. When I started here, everyone was warm and welcoming, and quick to support me. The nurses’ aides provide critical information and support to ensure the patients receive the best care. And, I am able to grow in my career and am currently precepting new graduate nurses. This all has a positive impact on our patients and the nursing team.” – James, RN, Medical-Surgical

“It's important to maintain cleanliness in a hospital to prevent and manage infection. I like knowing that my efforts contribute to keeping patients safe.” - Francisca, Environmental Services, Housekeeping

“Southern California Hospital at Hollywood is a great place to work because you get to know everyone by name; we help each other out. When I'm busy with one patient and need to take care of another patient, someone always steps in to help.” – Olena, RN Medical-Surgical

“It's important to support each other when you work with critically ill patients in the ICU. Here everyone helps each other without even being asked, which helps to ease those stressful days. Supervisors and charge nurses are always there to support us, even with the small things like getting equipment or helping get a patient admitted.” – MaLourdes, RN, Medical Surgical

“Even after five years, Southern California Hospital at Hollywood is still a great place to work! I'm happy here, it's my second home. We help each other strive for good patient care. Even getting a patient to the restroom, or changing their bed linens, someone is always willing to help.” -  Mena, CNA, Medical-Surgical

“I used to work at a refinery, and coming to healthcare was great because I get to contribute to people's health. There are opportunities to grow an engineering career here by learning many skills—from elevator and plant maintenance, painting, power equipment, safety, and more.” - Luis, Plant Maintenance, Engineering

“We help each other out and focus on what is best for patient care through open communication, rather than whose ‘job it is.’ For example, if a certified nurse assistant is busy and a patient needs help with equipment or help standing up… we are all ready to help! I’ve especially noticed have respectful communications are between nurses, physicians and physician assistants.” – Alyssa, RN, Medical-Surgical

“It's the people who make Hollywood a great place to work. Patients always need help to keep safe, get out of bed without falling, and keeping clean. It takes a team to make it all happen. You don't feel alone here so it reduces the stress.” – Darren, RN, Medical Surgical 

“Everyone lends a hand to help each other, which creates a great family culture. Working here you feel welcome. If you need help from nursing or infection is suspected and an assessment is needed there is always someone there to help. You never feel alone working with challenging cases.” – Aimee, Infection Control Coordinator, Infection Control 

“Nurses and certified nursing assistants work together cooperatively as a team, like getting wound care supplies for each other, helping with additional PPE if needed, and keeping our patients clean and safe. The management here is also very supportive." – Rosa, CNA, Medical-Surgical

“With 20 years at Southern California Hospital at Hollywood it’s clear that I love it here. It's a comfortable place that fits me. From pulmonary to cardiovascular to geriatrics, and I love that I can use my skills to help the very sickest of ICU patients. I also often mentor and help new graduate or other nurses with education and back-up support.” - Chechita, RN, Intensive Care Unit 

“As an urban hospital, we care for a diverse patient population that includes those with higher acuity. Working with patients with multiple conditions can be challenging and requires added care, but everyone works together to meet the needs of the patients. When a patient asks me for something out of my area, like a blanket or food, housekeeping or dietary are right there to assist.  Here we can make an immediate difference to our patients.” - Horacio, CT Tech, Radiology

“Working at a community hospital is a great place to expand your skills and gain respect as a respiratory therapist. Southern California Hospital at Hollywood has been a great place for me these past five years, a place where I’m afforded autonomy to do my job without being micromanaged. I love the opportunity to interact with others at all levels, including management and administration.” - Abdallah, Respiratory Therapy

“I came to Southern California Hospital at Hollywood as a new grad three years ago and felt right at home immediately. It's the people that make it so great here! Everyone keeps a positive outlook and does their job professionally. You rarely need to ask for help; it’s like finishing each other’s sentences… others come to assist you before you can even call a code.” – Paola, RN, Medical-Surgical

"As a new graduate nurse, I wanted the highest level of experience I could find, and I am getting it here at Southern California Hospital at Hollywood. We have such a diverse patient population, you get a great experience.

I love that everyone helps each other. If I need assistance with a patient, there are always other nurses nearby to help stay with a patient, so they don't fall while you go get medication or locate a doctor. We have both the support, equipment and tools we need to provide good, safe patient care." - Sona, RN, Medical-Surgical

"I can’t say enough about the great people I work with at Southern California Hospital at Hollywood. We really are like a family here, everyone is friendly, and many have become my friends outside of work… total teamwork.

If a patient needs “max assist,” there is always someone available to help. A great team helps to eliminate the stress in a difficult situation.

Like every hospital, we have challenging patients, but they are so grateful when we help them. A stranger’s gratitude is a great feeling.

Hollywood Hospital management also is great to work with. They are flexible to work with your schedule, on top of providing great benefits and pay." - William, CNA, Medical-Surgical

"I like working at Southern California Hospital at Hollywood for the culture and in-depth training I’ve received. It's a great place to start and expand your nursing skills, as well as to pick up a new skill sets in time management, proper protocols, policies and Joint Commission regulations.

Our hospital staff is willing to teach you if you don't know how and help you to advance if your goal is to be a charge nurse or supervisor." - Le, RN, Medical-Surgical

"Working at Southern California Hospital at Hollywood is a great opportunity for new grads. I started on the medical-surgical unit and was able to orient to a new telemetry unit with higher acuity patients. Nurses have opportunities to try out new units, such as surgery or urgent care—or even ICU, if a position is open.

Supervisors are always on-call and available if nurses need extra assistance." - Carolyn, RN, Medical-Surgical, Hollywood

"As a previous licensed vocational nurse, I was looking for an acute care experience. I’ve been at Southern California Hospital at Hollywood for five years now. What a great experience! I’ve seen many positive changes in patient care and quality improvements. Plus, the hospital has added new and updated equipment, such as bed alarms that prevent falls and vital sign monitoring technology to assist the nursing assistants.

I never have to rely on myself here, everyone helps. Our Rapid Response Team brings staff from other departments for challenging situations, including radiology and respiratory, so I have extensive back-up support." - Karen, RN, Medical-Surgical

"Nearly six years ago, I got introduced to Hollywood Hospital through a friend who told me I'd get the best experience at a community hospital. I agree, it's a great place to work and to increase your skills by working with various different patient populations. We help each other out here—no one says, “It’s not my job”—everyone just helps!

Patients with a dual diagnosis of medical and behavioral health issues can be challenging, so teamwork is critical to providing quality care to every patient.

Because we are a community hospital, we also are a very close team and very responsive to medical issues.

In additional to being a charge nurse, I’ve had the opportunity to have many roles here, including training other nurses and learning the OR, which is no always possible in larger hospitals." - Julie, RN, Medical-Surgical

"I came to Southern California Hospital at Hollywood to have an opportunity for growth and to get an experience in acute care. The staff helped to train me, and encourage me to have educational goals. Initially, I was a bit nervous, but with the training and amazing staff support, I was not overwhelmed.

I once had a patient whose mental status was declining and had erratic blood pressure. I called the charge nurse who agreed with my assessment. We immediately called the Rapid Response Team and the patient was transferred to a higher level of care. We are a community hospital, which allows us to provide personalized patient care with heart and spirit." - Crystal, LVN, Medical-Surgical

"As a new graduate nurse, I was fortunate Southern California Hospital at Hollywood was able to provide me with great hospital experience and education, including becoming an expert at giving IVs.

Nursing school is great, but being in a hospital is reality. Leadership ensures we understand the importance of patient safety. We learn how to keep our patient safe and prioritize the many things we have to accomplish for our patients." - Victoria, RN, Medical-Surgical