Rita is pictured here with (L) Sherry Gehring, RN, MAOM, MSN, VP Nursing and Inpatient Care and (R) Tammy Strunk, Team Leader, Acute Care Services and Nursing Administration.

Rita White, RN Med/Surg, Hancock Regional Hospital Greenfield, Indiana

Nomination Comments:

• Rita has the amazing ability to be able to be extremely professional while delivering personable and compassionate care not only to her patients and families, but also to coworkers.  I have observed Rita in situations where she was in charge on the unit as well as having a patient load and she will very patiently stop and in a clear and kind manner explain something to a coworker, patient’s family or student nurse.  She is cheerful and kind as well as knowledgeable and a very clear voice of reason during complete chaos.  She is a pleasure to work with! Rita is always professional, Rita is always calm, and has the answer!  She always helps anyone that asks and knows exactly what to do or how to handle any problem!  Rita does all of this while treating everyone with respect and treats all patients with compassion.

• Although I have not had personal care provided by Rita, I have received feedback from patients, families and coworkers about her professionalism, compassion and teamwork.