Geisinger recently recognized 11 employees who go above and beyond in their dedication to patients at work and in the community with the Caring Award and the Nursing Scholarship Award in honor of Susan M. Robel.
Two of those employees are from our neighborhood, at Geisinger Lewistown Hospital!
Created to honor the legacy of Sue Robel, Geisinger’s former chief nursing officer and co-chief patient experience officer, the two awards are presented annually to recognize Geisinger employees’ commitment to providing the highest level of patient care and serving others in their roles at work and in the community.
Wendy Walters, a registered nurse at Geisinger Lewistown Hospital is one of six winners of The Nursing Scholarship Award in honor of Robel. The award recognizes the significance of lifelong learning in nursing, and rewards those enrolled in nursing school who exemplify what it means to go above and beyond in providing patient care. Scholarship recipients have demonstrated a continued commitment to meeting the highest standards of bedside care and treat patients with the utmost compassion and kindness. Each recipient is awarded $1,000 toward their tuition, funded by the Alice E. Steele Endowment.
Kylie Adams is a licensed practical nurse at Geisinger Lewistown Hospital and one of the recipients of The Caring Award, recognizing Geisinger employees who are dedicated to caring for others in the workplace and beyond. Like Robel, who defined collegiality and was an exemplary colleague to all, these people demonstrate a steadfast commitment to serving others and are incredible advocates in our communities. They inspire others with their compassion, thoughtfulness and selflessness. Nominated by their peers and selected by the award committee, winners receive $500 in cash and $500 to donate to their charity of choice.
Congrats, ladies. And keep up the great work!
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(Left to right) Wendy Walters, registered nurse, and Kylie Adams, licensed practical nurse, were honored by Geisinger recently. Both nurses are from Lewistown and serve our patients at Geisinger Lewistown Hospital.
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