The Medical Center of Trinity has recognized two nurses with Excellence in Nursing awards, established to honor outstanding nurses who demonstrate excellence in professional mentoring and compassionate care.
The awards honor those whose work and lives reflect patient-centered and humanitarian values.
Tracy Brown, RN, of the Cardiac Catheterization Lab, received the Excellence in Nursing for Compassionate Care honor.
Brown has 30 years of experience and is dedicated to keeping up-to-date with the latest information in her field of cardiac care to ensure patients are provided with the best of care.
Sue Wegener, RN, in Behavioral Health, was given the Excellence in Nursing Professional Mentor award.
In 2017, Wegener developed and implemented a Mental Health Awareness Night for Girl Scouts, to educate Scouts and their families about mental health issues.
Wegener also is the chair for the hospital’s Out of the Darkness Suicide Prevention Walk, raising funds and spreading awareness.
She also spearheaded and integrated education pertaining to Trauma Informed Care and how it impacts the nursing practice throughout the hospital.
