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Paper names Stacy Baker one of Wyoming's Top Nurses
By Kristy Bleizeffer May 6, 2020
“Stacy is trained to offer bereavement care to families who suffer a loss of a newborn/infant. Over the year I have known her, she has worked with families of babies who were born too early, were not born alive, and those who have passed away too young. She comforts families, offers to take pictures of their infant, makes foot and/or hand castings for families to remember their sweet child. She does this all from a place of compassion and of respect for the love these families have for the child they lost.” — Kate Buffa
Paper names Ann Scholtz one of Wyoming's Top Nurses
By Kristy Bleizeffer May 6, 2020
“Ann’s enthusiasm and passion for nursing is infectious which makes me want to strive to be a better nurse.” — Casey Robberson
Paper names Sally Reese one of Wyoming's Top Nurses
By Kristy Bleizeffer May 6, 2020
“So many times, Sally has reached out with compassion to a visitor, adult or child, who is crying or sad. She also celebrates with them. If a patient or family needs a ride, Sally with take them where they want to go. If they need food, she will supply them food.” — Jennifer Gallagher
Paper names Nicole Porter one of Wyoming's Top Nurses
By Kristy Bleizeffer May 6, 2020
"We had a long time patient that was on the floor for a long time, who was passing away. She sat with this patient all day so they didn’t have to be alone." — Kristin Podjun
Paper names Katie Ferree one of Wyoming's Top Nurses
By Kristy Bleizeffer May 6, 2020
I am nominating Katie because of the astounding care she provided to me after my stroke. Katie was beyond compassionate, patient, and loving toward me. I couldn't move the whole left side of my body and I couldn't speak. I had a hard time understanding what people were telling me to do. Katie treated me humanely. — Anonymous
Paper names Aimee Lantz one of Wyoming's Top Nurses
By Kristy Bleizeffer May 6, 2020
“Aimee is always offering to hold and comfort the children she cares for and/or their siblings so their parents can rest. She will get down to their level when talking to them, hold their hand, hold them, and encourage them when they hurt or are scared. She listens to parents with compassion when they are worn out and frightened, and reassures them that she will make sure their child gets the best care.” — Kate Buffa
Meet the WMC Employee of the Year: Casey Robberson, R.N.
By Kristy Bleizeffer Oct 21, 2019
“Casey has been one of the strongest leaders we have ever had the privilege to work with,” reads her nomination form, submitted by members of her staff. “Not only is she an amazing patient advocate, but she advocates for all of her nursing staff … She brought our team together when it was most needed, and she is always present even when she is not physically visible.”
Kay Herndon, R.N., C.C.R.N., nominated for prestigious nursing excellence award
By Kristy Bleizeffer Oct 9, 2019
Early this month, Wyoming Medical Center nominated Herndon as our 2019 nominee for the Norman S. Holt Award for Nursing Excellence. The Wyoming Hospital Association gives the award to one Wyoming nurse each year at its annual convention. Though Herndon wasn’t the statewide winner, she was an outstanding representative for WMC. “Kay’s compassion for patients and family members stands out as one of the best. She cares for patients from cradle to grave,” wrote WMC Chief Nursing Officer Connie Coleman, R.N., in her nomination letter. “We have seen her hold the hand of the patient who is taking his last breath, while coaching the next patient through a crisis.”
Wyoming Medical Center earns national recognition for promoting organ, eye and tissue donation
By Kristy Bleizeffer Oct 7, 2019
Wyoming Medical Center has earned Platinum Level recognition for its efforts to increase organ, eye, and tissue donor registrations across the state, through the Workplace Partnership for Life (WPFL) Hospital Organ Donation Campaign.
Wyoming Medical Center Among Nation’s Top Performing Hospitals for Treatment of Heart Attack Patients
By Kristy Bleizeffer Aug 20, 2019
Wyoming Medical Center has received the American College of Cardiology’s NCDR Chest Pain ̶ MI Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award for 2019. WMC is one of only 225 hospitals nationwide to receive the honor.
Neurologist David B. Wheeler, MD, PhD, named American Heart Association 2019 Physician of the Year
By Kristy Bleizeffer May 13, 2019
"David Wheeler has worked tirelessly for years to improve systems of care for stroke patients in Wyoming and beyond,” said Midge LaPorte Epstein, Executive Vice President of the AHA’s SouthWest Affiliate. “His insights into the unique challenges of rural health care are helping to guide the AHA’s work in this important area, and he is a trusted advocate for our mission. His leadership is improving patient outcomes and saving lives. For these reasons and many more, David is an excellent choice for this prestigious award."
Paper names Monica Rogers, R.N. one of Wyoming’s Top Nurses
By Kristy Bleizeffer May 7, 2019
"Monica always makes sure her patients are taken care of, but she also makes sure her co-workers are taken care of as well. What makes a great nurse is not only herself but the co-workers she surrounds herself with. Monica will cover for others if they need the day off, or simply if they are short staffed she will come in and make sure the patients can get the care they need and deserve. Her compassion for her job, and her coworkers are something not many can do." — Sonya Milburn
Paper names Chris Rogers, R.N., one of Wyoming’s Top Nurses
By Kristy Bleizeffer May 7, 2019
"Chris is one of those people you are honored and thankful to have cross your path in life. She has great rapport with her patients, coworkers, doctors, housekeepers, even the the operators for the hospital on a personal level. She connects well with her patients, really taking time to understand them and what is important to them during a very stressful and vulnerable time in their lives." — Megan Jennings, R.N.
Paper names Jenea Goddard, R.N., C.C.R.N., one of Wyoming’s Top Nurses
By Kristy Bleizeffer May 6, 2019
"Jenea is an advocate for critical care and life saving interventions. In high stress and anxiety moments when you don’t know if your loved one will live or die, Jenea comes along with a soft smile and tender demeanor that brings comfort to those in her unit." — Connie Coleman, CNO
Paper names Holly Sasser, R.N. one of Wyoming’s Top Nurses
By Kristy Bleizeffer May 6, 2019
“When I was on the PCU (Progressive Care Unit), I was in extreme pain and highly depressed. One nurse helped me through it and showed me the most passion, commitment and caring. Holly made a terrible situation better and she will always be in my memory.” — Ofc. Jacob Carlson
Paper names Bonnie Norris, R.N., one of Wyoming’s Top Nurses
By Kristy Bleizeffer May 3, 2019
“Bonnie took care of my husband this January after he had surgery. Her professional yet tender and understanding approach to this very ill man gave me, his wife, the opportunity to relax no matter how each stressful moment occurred, knowing he was in good hands.”
Tamara Thomson, R.N., nominated for nursing excellence award
By Kristy Bleizeffer Nov 13, 2018
"Out here, on the floors and with the staff, you see such amazing things,” said Thomson, nurse manager of our Neuro Unit on the sixth floor of Center Tower. “Every single day you see people giving their entire heart to the care of their patients, and what we do here is such important work. Every minute of the day that we spend at Wyoming Medical Center is important.”
Wyoming Medical Center Among Nation’s Top Performing Hospitals for Treatment of Heart Attack Patients
By Kristy Bleizeffer Sep 27, 2018
Wyoming Medical Center has received the American College of Cardiology’s NCDR ACTION Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award for 2018. Wyoming Medical Center is one of only 203 hospitals nationwide to receive the honor.