5/26/2009
3:33:04 PM
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RN and LPN of the Year chosen from hospital, clinic systems
Ozarks Medical Center recently presented Nurse of the Year Awards to five outstanding nurses who demonstrate superior service and teamwork in recognition of National Nurses Week.
Each year, OMC presents the award to a registered nurse (RN) and licensed practical nurse (LPN) from both the main hospital and the clinic system. The RNs of the year were Lisa Wade and Judy Foht. LPNs of the year were David Huddleston, and Stacee Pleasant and Anna Lockett, who tied for the honor.
The nurses were selected from nominations submitted by their peers and the awards were presented at banquets, hosted by OMC in honor of National Nurses Week, May 6-12.
Wade, a nurse on OMC’s Second Floor South, was nominated by her peers for going out of her way to make her patients and their families informed and comfortable in their care. “Not only is she a great nurse, she’s a great person,” the nomination states. Wade began at OMC as an LPN, went on to become an RN and is currently continuing her education to obtain her master’s degree.
Foht has been with Riverways Home Health for 17 years and has been a positive role model and mentor for many of her co-workers. “Any of the nurses or aides can go to her for advice anytime,” her nomination reads. “She always takes the time to listen and offer support.”
Huddleston recently retired after 37 years as an LPN at OMC. He was nominated by his co-workers on Second Floor South for his hard work, compassion, caring spirit and great attitude. “Patients have always come first with David and he has been an excellent nurse to be a co-worker with,” his nomination states. “Everyone, patients and all, love David and I think he is an outstanding nurse.”
Behavioral Healthcare nurse Stacee Pleasant multiple nominations highlight her positive attitude. “Stacee is constant in her gracious, helping attitude, consistently caring about patients and her co-workers as well,” her nomination reads.
Lockett, a nurse at Behavioral Healthcare, also received several nominations. One reads “Anna expresses genuine concern for her patients. She is reliable, she takes the time to explain issues and, more importantly, she listens.”
Nominees for Nurse of the Year honors included: Heather Wood, Ruth Hall, LaDonna Sullivan, Leasa Cottingham, Jennifer Rhoads, Angela Nettles, Sherra Reeves, MaLissa Reardon, Morgan Akers, Alyse Anderson, Darlene Workman, Colleen Haynie, Sue Hunsucker, Patti Carson, Pam Soloman, Lorrie Snider, Joy Anderson, Andrea Murrell and Melinda Hollis.
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