This award is presented to Amy Hecker, CMA, for selection as:
Long Term Care Unit Nursing Employee of the Month—May 2010.  Amy has distinguished herself as a critical member of the long term care team.  Amy has a calm, quiet, self assured demeanor that inspires confidence and trust in those for whom she cares.  She is especially effective at training new staff members.  It does not take long for one to see that she is a self starter and seizes the initiative. Additionally, you can feel the depth of her experience and professionalism.

Amy never gets rattled during a medical emergency.  She has good insight into subtle changes in residents’ conditions and can recommend or implement intervention as appropriate.  She pays particular attention to the management of pain.  Importantly for team members, residents and families, her positive mental attitude never changes.  Her insight and understanding about how to get uncooperative residents to participate in their care is among the best on our staff.

Amy Hecker serves as a superior role model for all medication aides who strive to be the very best!  She is 100% trustworthy, thorough, compassionate, kind and always willing to help team members wherever needed.  Amy’s attention to detail related to medication administration and desire to be “Simply the Best” brings great credit to herself, all certified medication aides and contributes significantly to the reputation of excellence at Pratt Rehabilitation and Residence Center.

Awarded this 7th Day of May, 2010.

Aaron D. Kelley, Jr., Administrator
Connie Meier, RN, Dir of Nursing