McLeod Darlington Announces 2016 Nurses of the Year
Left to right: Darlington Tech of the Year, Natacha Fils Nicolas-Michel, Darlington Nurse of the Year, Elaine Stone, Behavioral Health Staff of the Year, Kay Joiner
McLeod Darlington is pleased to announce the 2016 Registered Nurse (RN) and Nursing Technician of the Year Award recipients: Carolyn “Elaine” Stone, RN and Natacha Fils Nicolas, MST. In addition to the Nurses of the Year recognition, Kay Joiner, RN was selected as the McLeod Behavioral Health Staff Member of the Year.
A member of the McLeod Darlington team for two years, Stone currently works in the Medical-Surgical Unit/Swing Bed Unit. A resident of Effingham, Stone received her Associate Degree in Nursing from Central Carolina Technical College.
“Elaine, like many of our nurses, is a nurse you would want to care for you or your loved one,” said Lisa Page, Director of Nursing Services for McLeod Darlington. “She has an even temperament and treats each person, not just as a patient, but as an individual.
“Elaine has saved the day on many occasions by coming in to cover critical staffing needs, adjusting her personal schedule and switching with other staff members when needed,” added Page.
Fils Nicolas has been employed at McLeod Darlington for eight months and resides in Florence. As a Medical Surgical Technician, Fils Nicolas also cares for patients on the Medical Surgical Unit/Swing Bed Unit.
“Natacha is so great at her job, said Page. “She’s continually happy and willing to help others. She loves her patients and truly provides excellent care. Natacha always has a great attitude and never complains. She is forever smiling and will find a way to smile through the toughest situation.
“Natacha is a great team player and communicates well with the nurses. Anytime you can count on her to offer to help her co-workers. She goes above and beyond to make sure her patients are properly cared for. She treats the patients as if they were her family,” added Page.
“Kay Joiner has been with McLeod Behavioral Health Services for 17 years,” said Cheryl Snipes, Interim Director McLeod Behavioral Health Services. “She is well loved by the staff. Kay is very dedicated to delivering the best care possible to the patients. She is always smiling and makes her patients feel safe and well cared for.”
These women were presented their awards during a special ceremony celebrating Mission, Vision and Values Week.