More than 3.1 million registered nurses help to save lives and maintain the health of people around the country.
At the Medical Center of South Arkansas, they are an integral part of keeping the Union County communities healthy.
“Nurses have a passion for caring,” said Amy Triplet, MCSA chief nursing officer. “They want to make a difference in the life of their patients and have a commitment to quality and patient safety. They work tirelessly and seldom get the recognition they deserve. Our nurses are remarkable people.”
MCSA honored National Nurses Week by hosting a celebration for the nursing staff and a special luncheon for 12 outstanding nurses of 2018 selected by MCSA physicians, nurses and administration.
“It is a privilege to serve our patients and their families,” said Semekia Amerison, RN, BSN and director of One Day Surgery who was named Outstanding Nurse Manager. “Our nurses understand that surgery patients are often stressed and need a little special attention when their surgery day arrives. We strive to give them support and care that they need.”
MCSA Outstanding Nurses for 2018 are:
Semekia Amerison, BSN, RN, Nurse Manager of the Year;
Marjorie Barker, RN, Rehab;
Martini Ford, BSN, RN, IMCU/Orthopedics/Pediatrics;
Angelia Dolden, RN, Surgical Services, One Day Surgery;
Vicki Wilson, LPN, One Day Surgery;
Matthew Jeffers, BSN, RN, Informaticist;
Amy Triplet, CNO;
Rachel Blackman, RN, Women’s Services;
Lucy Mooney, RN, Medical/Surgical;
Brigetta Smith, CNA, Support Staff, Medical/Surgical;
Christy Winget, RN, Outpatient Services;
Sanequa Thompson, RN, CVICU;
Lillian Hollensworth, BSN, RN, Emergency; and
Gene Brewer, RN, ICU.
National Nurses Week, May 6-12, is a time set aside to highlight the many ways that nurses work to improve health care. The annual recognition, sponsored by the American Nurses Association, is timed to coincide with National Nurses Day and the birthday of Florence Nightingale, who is known as the “founder of modern nursing.” This year’s celebration theme is “Nurses: Inspire. Innovate. Influence.”