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Lewis County Health System Team Members Recognized at
Nursing Excellence Ceremony
Published: November 16, 2024
at 03:00 p.m.
By: Press Release from Lewis County Health System
FOR IMMEDIATE
RELEASE
November 15, 2024
LCHS Team Members
Recognized at Nursing Excellence Ceremony
LOWVILLE,
NY─ Lewis County Health System nursing team gathered Wednesday,
October 30, 2024, at the Tug Hill Estates in Lowville to bestow recognition
upon their nurse peers at the Nursing Excellence Ceremony.
Registered
Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, Nurse Aides, Certified Nursing
Assistants, and Friends of Nursing were recognized by their peers for
excellence, leadership, and clinical practice while at the same time
consistently meeting the ICARE values of Lewis County Health System:
Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Compassion.
According to LCHS
Chief Nursing Officer Marcy Teal, BSN, “Being nominated by your peers is an
honor and helps build a strong, collaborative team. I am proud of the
award recipients and appreciate their dedication to patient outcomes and satisfaction.”
“Nursing is a
vital and compassionate profession that directly improves lives by
providing essential care, support, comfort, and leadership. Each
nurse, nurse aide, and CNA is integral to the
health system's mission. Lewis County Health System
congratulates all the award recipients and all members of the nursing
service for the day-to-day commitment to serving the greater Lewis County
community,” stated Gerald R. Cayer, LCHS Chief Executive Officer.
NURSING
EXCELLENCE
Registered Nurses
in this category were nominated by their peers for practicing excellence
and utilizing exemplary skills and knowledge in daily care for patients and
residents. These nurses regularly promote the use of evidence to improve
their practice and overall nursing standards at LCHS.
Recipients - RNs
Mia Sherman, Alicia Decker, Jenn Planck, Lyndsey Allen, and Nola
Pominville.
NURSING
LEADERSHIP
The Nursing
Leadership Award recognizes Registered Nurses who demonstrate exemplary
leadership with a proven record of achieving and sustaining excellent
outcomes.
Recipients - RNs
Laci Egnew, Charity Glenn, Tracie Davoy, Brittany
Salmon, and Liza Kampnich.
NIGHTINGALE AWARD
The following
nurses have been a registered nurse for less than two years. Their peers
nominated them for demonstrating personal and professional growth with
passion for their work. They show promise and have made a significant
impact at the Lewis County Health System in the
short time they have been here.
Recipients – RNs
Olivia Moyer, Anna Kloster, and Denisa Duraj-Flack.
LPN
EXCELLENCE
Licensed
Practical Nurses were nominated by their peers for their consistent
participation in providing high-quality care. They are considered valuable
team members and have made critical departmental contributions.
Recipients – LPNs
Pat Hellinger, Mackenzie Dorrity, Tracey Koss, Mary Dunn, and Heidi Taylor.
CNA/NA PRACTICE
EXCELLENCE
Certified
Nurse Aides and Nursing Assistants were nominated by their peers for
excelling in time management, prioritization, care for patients and
residents, and providing departmental support.
Recipients –
CNA/NAs Austin Jones, Jamie Gage, Brynn Rice, and Mort Mathys.
APPRECIATION
AWARD
The appreciation
award is given to a team for their invaluable contributions to patient
safety. This year, the pharmacy team has profoundly impacted clinical
services and medication safety.
Recipients –
Pharmacists Lucy Austin, Felecia Bacon, Caitlin Luther, John Peebles, Erik
Tubolino, and Technicians Beth Brunell, Danielle Marold, and Cameron Gribneau.
FRIENDS OF
NURSING
The individuals
selected in the Friends of Nursing category have shown significant support
to the nursing profession at LCHS. The nursing service nominated the staff
for demonstrating effective partnership and collaboration with the nursing
team to improve patient and resident outcomes.
Recipients - Kim
Nagy, Heather Kelly, Megan Weber, Rose Happy, and Tia Smith.
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