Memorial Satilla nurses, chaplain recognized by HCA Healthcare
Three team members at Memorial Satilla Health have been recognized as Awards of Distinction recipients by HCA Healthcare.
Longtime nurses Pam Jones (critical care) and Lisa Grantham (OPS) have received the Excellence in Nursing Award for Compassionate Care. Hospital Chaplain Steve Boatright is Memorial Satilla's Frist Humanitarian Award recipient.
Jones has worked as an RN at Memorial Satilla for 24 years. She was nominated by three coworkers. Grantham has been an RN, working in surgery, for almost 30 years. Boatright has been a chaplain and member of the hospital auxiliary team since 2021.
“The highest honor in HCA Healthcare is to be named an Awards of Distinction Winner. In an industry where helping others is a calling, these colleagues stand out as leaders, helpers and healers,” said Hugh Tappan, Division President. “I'm excited to celebrate their unselfish attitudes and passion for others. I want to congratulate all the facility winners. You should be proud of the work you are doing at your hospitals and in your communities. You’ve made an impact on your colleagues and neighbors.” Pam Jones, RN/Critical Care "Pam always demonstrates compassion toward her patients and coworkers and is a true asset to her department and the organization. She shows concern for the welfare and happiness of patients, and a level of commitment to community services beyond her daily obligations as an employee," said Dr. Celeste Brizzee, CNO at Memorial Satilla. "She consistently serves as a role model for other team members, including new nurses. She is an exemplary nurse and functions as a true team player. Working with Pam is always a pleasure. She not only takes care of her ICU patients; she takes care, and cares for, her ICU family," said one coworker. Lisa Grantham, RN/Outpatient Surgery "Lisa's award-winning traits are shown at work by how she goes above and beyond for her patients and her co-workers. She takes initiative, demonstrating great leadership in advocating for her patients and for the profession of nursing. She demonstrates a daily commitment to the care and improvement of human life," Brizzee said. "Lisa will always seek out ways to help her coworkers. She is attentive to not only her patient's needs, but the patient's families as well. Her compassionate care and professional mentoring are 10 out of 10!," said a coworker. Steve Boatright/Chaplain "Steve always arrives at the hospital with a welcoming smile and outgoing personality. His kindness, positive attitude and compassion are evident during every interaction that he has at the facility," his nomination reads. "Steve gives unselfishly of himself to our patients, staff and the community. He always arrives with a smile on his face and joy in his heart as he hands out candy and blessing prayer cards," said a coworker. "Steve's presence at our facility has changed the atmosphere and strengthened our mission."