Carol Edwards, Registered Nurse in Home Health, was chosen as Artist of the Month for July 2010. 

Described as being ‘upbeat, smiling and a joy to be around’, Carol was nominated for this award by her co-workers. Registered Nurse, Nancy Boone, states, “Carol is a valuable asset to Home Health and will consistently see clients in her area on Friday (her day off) to save work and travel on the other nurses.” Lisa Ware, Registered Nurse, agrees adding, “Carol sees patients in the Glenville, Burnsville and Exchange areas and fills in when other nurses need help.” Because Home Health patients are routinely seen by the same nurse, often several times per week and for extended periods of time, they become very well acquainted with one another. Nancy remembers, “Recently I had an opportunity to see several of Carol’s clients and everyone of her patients expressed how much they love her and appreciate all that she does for them.” This is also reflected in comments received from Home Health patients who have completed surveys regarding their care. One patient states, “She is a very caring nurse and is skillful. Also she cheers a person up. When she leaves, a person feels better both physically and emotionally.” 

The timing of Carol’s nomination presented a unique challenge for the BCMH Employee Awards Committee due to the fact that she was actually serving on the committee for this quarter. Little white lies were told and the meeting date changed, allowing the remaining committee members to consider her nomination. Carol was pleasantly surprised to ‘receive’ the award during a ‘mock’ meeting rather than helping to ‘select’ the recipient.  

Congratulations, Carol.