McLeod Home Health Clarendon Registered Nurse Jennifer Burke was named earlier this week McLeod Home Health 2019 Nurse of the Year by her colleagues, according to a release from the hospital.
All McLeod Health Clarendon staff nurses were asked to nominate a fellow nurse or co-worker who provides quality, compassionate care while personifying "true faithfulness to their profession," reads the release. Award recipients were honored at the hospital during a special ceremony.
“Nurses and nursing staff are an essential part of the healthcare team, and play a vital role in providing an excellent patient care experience,” said McLeod Health Clarendon Chief Nursing Officer Kim Jolly. “These women truly exemplify the four core values of McLeod Health – the Value of Caring, the Value of the Person, the Value of Quality, and the Value of Integrity – as well as our mission of improving the health and well-being of patients in our region.”