At Arbor Terrace Mount Laurel, we believe that true wellness for seniors is built on compassion and connection, and no one embodies that more than Shakira, our dedicated Wellness Nurse and a deeply valued member of our team.
For years, Shakira has been the steady heart of our wellness team, ensuring every resident receives not only exceptional medical attention but genuine care that honors their individuality. Her dedication to all she serves and serves alongside has won her an incredible honor, receiving recognition at Rothkoff Law Group’s 8th Annual Elder Care Symposium and being nominated by our Executive Director, Punam Patel.
Whether she’s responding to an after-hours call, enhancing the wellness of those she cares for, collaborating across departments, or simply taking the time to listen to a resident’s concerns, Shakira approaches every task with excellence. She ensures each resident is personally attended to – never just as part of a list, but as someone whose story and well-being truly matter.
Families know they can rely on Shakira for far more than clinical expertise. She is a strong advocate and steady voice, so that every loved one receives the care they deserve with the utmost reliability.
Shakira’s calm presence, even in high-pressure moments, helps others stay grounded and solution-focused. Whether supporting a CNA or leading efforts in the Wellness Center, she’s known for her approachable nature and ability to turn challenges into opportunities for the entire team. It’s this blend of grace under pressure and genuine care for others that makes Shakira not just an exceptional nurse, but a prominent leader at Arbor.
Perhaps one of Shakira’s most defining moments came during the COVID-19 pandemic, when she served on the front lines of care in one of the most difficult times our industry has faced.
Her work went far beyond physical wellness. Shakira ensured residents were emotionally supported, maintaining calm, compassionate communication when fear and uncertainty were at their highest. With in-person visits restricted, she became a lifeline between residents and their families – keeping them informed, reassured, and connected even when they couldn’t be together.
Her transparency and empathy during that time brought immense comfort to families and helped maintain stability across our community.
We are so proud to see Shakira’s extraordinary commitment recognized beyond our walls. She was highlighted at Rothkoff Law Group’s 8th Annual Elder Care Symposium, a day-long event celebrating Trail Blazers in Elder Care.
This year’s symposium (which took place Thursday, October 9) brought together more than 350 elder care professionals, caregivers, and family members in a shared mission: advancing knowledge and innovation in senior care.
We can’t think of anyone more deserving to be recognized among these changemakers. Shakira perfectly reflects the values that drive our community, and the future of care for seniors.
The impact of team members like Shakira reach far beyond daily rounds. She has built trust, strengthened communication, and helped shape a culture of compassion that defines life at this special place we call home, Arbor Terrace Mount Laurel. Her consistency and courage remind us all why we do what we do, and how much of a difference one person can make when they lead with the heart.
Book your tailored tour of Arbor Terrace Mount Laurel today, and meet the team members who enhance the joy and personal wellness of those we cherish most, our seniors.