Chief Nursing Officer Linda Scholfield, Clinical Support Staff Member of the Year Nanette Kemmerly and Director of Critical Care Katja Bryant.

Other deserving nominees for the 2008 Clinical Support Staff Member of the year include:

• Amy Manous, Cardiology Unit
  “She is proactive about caring for her patients and sets a high standard for herself and others”
• Tina Watson, Cardiology
  “She always smiles, never complains, laughs and enjoys her job”
• Bettye Ligon, Critical Care
  “Bettye cares not only for her secretary job but all of the patients she care about…she does her job with love”
• Janice Gravitt-Willbanks, Emergency Department
  “She is very thorough and conscientious and does not stop until the job is done” 
• Erin Schmitt, Emergency Department
  “Her strong work ethic is an example for her peers as she independently seeks out situations where her help is needed”
• Sharon Johnson, Medical-Telemetry
  From a patient: “She came in and held a cool wash cloth to my forehead and was just there while I cried… how good it felt to feel so genuinely cared for!”
• Debbie McElreath, Medical-Telemetry
  “Debbie is a strong team player who is very thorough with her job.”
• Charlotte Storr, Medical-Telemetry
  “Team work—that is her middle name.”
• Tiffany Watkins, Medical-Telemetry
  “I have never known a kinder more gentle soul…the patients ADORE her!”
• Melinda Williams, Medical-Telemetry
  “Melinda always takes personal responsibility for the care of her patients”
• Jocelyne Abraham, Rehab Nursing
  “She is very thorough, dedicated, and conscientious”
• Deborah Brown, Rehab Nursing
  “Deborah is attentive to patients and families, helpful on the unit and always positive.”
• Lamont Wilkins, Rehab Nursing
  “Lamont is very compassionate to his patients and their families”
• Luz Uribe, Rehab Nursing
  “Not only kind and caring, Luz is also skilled as a tech, helping others willingly.”
• Judi Zubiena, Surgical Nursing
  “She is an invaluable member of our nursing team who communicates well with patients and their families”
• Dwjuan Anders, Surgical Services
  “Tasks are addressed smoothly without need to be requested when Dwjuan is working.”
• Alvin Graham, Surgical Services
  “Alvin is kind, courteous, and he puts his patients’ needs first in priority”
• Audra Coleman, Women’s Health Services
  “Audra treats each patient as if they are the only one, no matter how busy we may get”
• Yvonne Harris, Women’s Health Services
  “Everything she does is done the right way…she’s a great teacher and motivator”
• Shenicqua Hazelton, Women’s Health Services
  “She’s a role model who does what she is supposed to do in a timely manner with a smile on her face.”
• Patrina Pinder, Women’s Health Services
  “Patrina has a very quiet, unpresuming demeanor and a quiet sense of humor…She has a great deal of initiative.”

Chosen for 2008 Nurse of the Year is Sally Whitelock, a registered nurse for the Emergency Department. “Sally cares and understands not just about her patients but their families as well,” her peers say. Her organizational skills are superior, she is a model leader, and her primary focus is always the patient. “There are very few people who exhibit such level of care and professionalism.” These qualities coupled with Sally’s true abilities and honed nursing skills helped her to earn the designation of Nurse of the Year.

	2008 Nurse of the Year Sall Whitelock

The other nominees for 2008 Nurse of the Year are:

• Kristen Greene, Cardiology Nursing
  “Kristen gives total holistic care to all her patients, striving for perfection in everything she does.”
• Katy Hanaford, Cardiology Nursing
  “She handles every situation with warmth, kindness, and respect and is excellent in a crisis situation.”
• Susan Thompson, Cardiology Nursing
  “Her caring and generosity along with her technical knowledge creates an atmosphere of calmness for the patient.”
• Edna Kennedy, Clinical Education
  “Edna goes above and beyond to train and educate the nursing staff for a comfortable and safe working environment on the units”
• Lu Leeds, Clinical Education
  “She encourages teamwork within the units for all staff.”
• Vivian Lakota, Critical Care
  “She knows how to make someone smile and feel good, even when they feel their worst”
• Elaine Phelps, Critical Care
  “Elaine knows what to say at the right time…she has all the qualifications that it takes to be a role model.”
• Ashley Gonzalez, Emergency Department
  “Ashley is very conscientious, thorough and caring and is a strong patient advocate.”
• Emily Hall, Emergency Department
  “A decisive and clear-thinker, Emily’s clinical skills are top notch.”
• Sara Krantz, Emergency Department
  “Sara seeks out situations in the ER where her help is needed.”
• Lynn Kryszon, Emergency Department
  “Lynn independently monitors clinical performance in the department and provides feedback to the staff.”
• Diane Lamp, Emergency Department
  “Very knowledgeable, Diane will pick up on slight changes in vitals and overall patient status…she assertively gets a physician’s attention when necessary.”
• Lai Cheung, Medical-Telemetry
  “Lai is always available to give a valued second opinion.”
• Grace Dulog, Medical-Telemetry
  “Grace has a balance of compassion and competency.”
• Lynette Losey, Cardiology
  “Gentle and soft spoken in her delivery, Lynette is able to keep families calm and confident in their care.”
• Beverly Shelton, Neuro Intensive Care
  “Beverly is excellent in all ways…she’s a true role model.”
• Jennifer Zamaites, Neuro Intensive Care
  “Jennifer is excellent in clinical performance and in patient care…one of the best members of the Rapid Response Team.”
• Yvette Brown, Rehab Nursing
  “She maintains good patient care as if they were a part of her own family.”
• Arlene Danion, Rehab Nursing
  “Arlene is very knowledgeable about medications and diligent in her care.”
• Marietta Evans, Rehab Nursing
  “Marietta is compassionate, always smiling and a model team player.”
• Susan Flanagan, Surgical Nursing
  “Not even the busiest of days keeps her from smiling! She keeps patients and families informed.”
• Sandi Huskey, Surgical Services
  “Sandi is the standard all nurses should aspire to be…she is the advocate and defender each patient needs.”
• Linda Farrow, Women’s Health Services
  “Linda is an excellent nurse who gives excellent care and goes above and beyond.”
• Kristin Hadaway Bradford, Women’s Health Services
  “Quick to help whenever and wherever needed, Kristin exhibits both compassion and organization.”
• Teresa “Micie” Wilson, Women’s Health Services
  “She delivers patient care with a smile and has an upbeat attitude that is infectious to those around her.”

Employees of the hospital concluded the celebratory week with a Hospital Picnic, complete with give-aways, bingo, music, barbeque and an exciting food drive competition.  Employees “Raced to Feed the Need” as various teams (each lead by a different administrative team member) competed to see who could collect the most food in pounds for North Fulton Community Charities. Every staff member was encouraged to take time out of their Friday to support the food drive effort and enjoy some much deserved downtime away from their respective departments. Many seized this opportunity for some fun and good food, and in the end, the teams collected more than 3 tons of food.

North Fulton Regional Hospital (NFRH), part of Tenet Georgia, is a 202-bed, acute-care hospital located on Highway 9, Alpharetta Highway, in Roswell. Opened in 1983, NFRH serves North Fulton and surrounding counties through its team of over 1000 employees, 400 staff physicians and 200 volunteers. NFRH is a state-designated Level II trauma center and provides a continuum of services through its centers and programs, including neurosciences, orthopedics, rehabilitation, surgical services, bariatric surgical weight loss, gastroenterology and oncology. The hospital is fully accredited and also is certified as a Primary Stroke Center by the Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, the nation’s oldest and largest hospital accreditation agency.

To learn more about North Fulton Regional Hospital and its efforts in the community, visit www.northfultonregional.com.