Southeast Georgia Health System is pleased to announce that Rachel Hall,
R.N., MSN, has been named the Health System’s 2014 Nurse of the
Year. A registered nurse at the Senior Care Center-Brunswick, Hall was
selected from a group of eight nurses from throughout the Health System
who were nominated by fellow team members for their outstanding service.
The announcement was made during a reception held Monday, May 12, in the
Linda S. Pinson Conference Center on the Brunswick Campus, as part of
the Health System’s Nurses Week festivities. Each year the Health
System joins the American Nurses Association in recognition of the commitment
nurses make every day to patients and the community. The theme for this
year’s celebration was "Nurses Leading the Way…"
Hall has been director of nursing at the Senior Care Center-Brunswick since
March 2011. Her nominator said, "Rachel is extremely knowledgeable
and skilled as a nurse, but more than that, the residents and their families,
as well as team members at the Senior Care Center benefit from her compassion
and understanding." The nominator added that as the director of nursing,
Hall is rarely in her office and is actively involved in patient care
and helping out her team. "Rachel has been seen serving food trays
and feeding residents. She has emptied trash, administered medications
and assisted with giving baths. She uses these opportunities to see how
the unit is functioning, identify needs and provide educational moments
to team members."
According to Elizabeth J. Gunn, R.N., MSN, vice president, Patient Care
Services, "The purpose of this award is to highlight the selfless
contributions our nurses make every day. All of this year’s nominees
are outstanding nurses, and Rachel is an excellent choice for this honor."
Others nominees recognized at the celebration included the following:
Haley Allen, R.N. BSN, Emergency Care Center-Brunswick Campus. Her nominator said, "While
it can be easy to become dispassionate working in the Emergency Care Center,
Haley always exudes an air of professionalism, caring spirit and a willingness
to help other team members, patients
and
family members."
Angelita Frazier, R.N., night-shift charge nurse, Maternity Care Center-Camden Campus. Her nominator
said, "Angelita is calm and professional in any situation. She is
an excellent example to anyone who works with her."
Cynthia Horne, R.N., Emergency Care Center-Camden Campus. Her nominator stated, "Cyndy
is an excellent role model who advocates for less experienced nurses and
looks for ways to assist in developing their knowledge, skills
and
abilities."
Rod Lawhorn, R.N., Surgical Services, Outpatient Care Center, Brunswick Campus. His nominator
said, "Rod loves what he does and it shows in his integrity and dedication
to the quality care he gives every one of his patients."
Shawnda Lawrence, R.N., Float Pool, Brunswick Campus. Her nominator said, "Shawnda works
in all areas of patient care and consistently exceeds expectations for
patient care, customer services
and
patient advocacy."
DeLinda Strickland, R.N., 5 Medical Unit, Brunswick Campus. Her nominator had a family member
who was a patient and reported, "We were so impressed with her knowledge
and understanding, as well as her compassion."
Sylvia Zakutansky, R.N., Medical/Surgical Unit, Camden Campus. Her nominator said, "Sylvia
is an exceptional role model who treats people with respect and dignity,
and communicates clearly with patients and physicians."
To find out about nursing careers with the Health System, visit sghs.org
and click on "Find A Career."