Cathy Kerns, registered nurse III at Hedrick Medical Center, was honored as the hospital’s Employee of the Quarter for fourth quarter 2020.

The Employee of the Quarter Award honors an employee who provides exemplary service, going beyond the call of duty to support fellow employees or to comfort or assist patients and their families. In her nomination form, Kerns is described as, “always striving to provide the best care for her patients and thinking ahead to ensure their safety. Kerns exhibits excellent teamwork by stepping in and helping her coworkers without questions or without being asked. She picks up extra shifts regularly to ensure the department is adequately staffed.”

In recognition of the award, Kerns received an Employee of the Quarter certificate, an extra eight hours of pay, the parking space of her choice, a department lunch, and logoed Hedrick Medical Center apparel. Steve Schieber, Hedrick Medical Center CEO, presented the award to Kerns at a reception held in her honor on January 12.

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