Stephanie Muck Named Wright Memorial Hospital 2023 Employee of The Year

TRENTON, Mo. — Wright Memorial Hospital recently announced its 2023 Employee of the Year. Stephanie Muck, a registered nurse III in the Wright Memorial Hospital Specialty Clinic, was presented with the award at a ceremony held in her honor on February 22. The other finalists for the award were 2023 Employee of the Quarter recipients Johnna Peyton, Jena Eads, and Rhonda Gordon.

Muck has worked for Wright Memorial for over nine years. She actively participates in the Saint Luke’s Career Advancement Program, maintaining a Level III designation.

In her nomination form, co-workers mentioned that “Stephanie ensures patients receive the best care by answering questions and following through with anything they need. She is a dedicated team member who works hard in everything she does. She is always upbeat and brings a lot of sunshine to the department and our patients. Stephanie goes above and beyond to help their co-workers even when she is busy. She displays great teamwork by trading shifts, completing prior authorizations, and rooming patients.”

Muck is married to husband, Josh, and they have three children. Josh is a farmer, and they raise row crops and cattle. She enjoys spending time with her kids, being outdoors, planting flowers, and working in her garden.

In recognition of the award, Muck’s name will be engraved on a permanent plaque within the hospital. She will receive a recognition certificate, a parking space of her choice for a year, and acknowledgment in the local media and hospital employee intranet.