Excellence in nursing awards
Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point recognized two staff members for excellence in nursing at the hospital’s HCA Awards of Distinction celebration. Andrea Ioviero received the Excellence in Nursing award in the compassionate care category, and Melissa Reed received the award in the professional mentoring category. Each winner received $250, a plaque, a front-row parking spot or pass to the physicians’ lot for a full year, a dish garden, and their photo displayed in the front entrance of the hospital.
Oak Hill Hospital awards
Oak Hill Hospital has recognized Dr. Pariksith Singh with this year’s Frist Humanitarian Physician Award.
Named in honor of Dr. Thomas F. Frist Sr., the founder of HCA and renowned humanitarian, the award recognizes individuals whose daily dedication and care giving epitomize the highest standards of quality and personal commitment.
Liz Jennings, a registered nurse and certified perianesthesia nurse, was recognized by the Business & Professional Women of Florida with the Elaine Gordon Lifetime Achievement Award.
The award, in memory of former State Representative Elaine Gordon, is given to those individuals who promote full participation, equity and economic self-sufficiency for Florida’s working women.
In the past, Jennings also had been recognized as an employee Frist Humanitarian Award winner.
