Farmington Community Matters August 2018

Commun ty Matters Farmington Presbyterian Manor

The learning never stops for Macey Nicholson

August 2018

Several employees were honored during our annual service awards banquet.

Back row, from left, Bob Webb, Lisa Richardson, Traery Nourbarian, Shane Bone, Brenda Gowan and Doris Cruse. Front row, from left, Diane Hagerty, Madelyn Dalton, Elizabeth Allen and Judy Green.

Macey Nicholson joined the staff of Farmington Presbyterian Manor in August 2011 as a graduate practical nurse. Since then, she has continued her education and has been promoted several times.

Employees recognized at service awards banquet

“When I started here, I worked every weekend on the night shift.

I’ve worked in the memory care neighborhood, and I’ve floated around to different spots in the building. I like being on the floor, being the eyes and ears,” said Macey.

In appreciation of the service of our employees to the residents of Farmington Presbyterian Manor, the management team proudly hosts an annual service awards banquet. Employees who have worked at PMMA for five years or more are honored with a personalized speech from their direct supervisor and a gift. The following employees were honored at this year’s banquet, which took place on June 15.

After graduating in May 2012 with a degree as a registered nurse, Macey accepted a night shift supervisor position. As a working mom, Macey enjoys the flexibility of night shifts.

Doris Cruse, 35 years

“My kids are in school now, so it’s easier to work nights and be home with my kids when they need me.

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“Doris has been here 35 years and is on the wall of honor at PMMA, which recognizes staff who have dedicated three decades or more to providing quality service to our residents. She is dependable and reliable, never missing a day, and has won perfect attendance more times than a person can count. She also has been the employee of the month several times, which is a testament to the standard of excellence she sets,” said Shane Bone.

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Diane Hagerty, 30 years “Diane has worked for Presbyterian Manor for almost 31 years. She began her employment when she was just starting her career in nursing. Over the years, Diane has been through a lot of changes in her life, and with Presbyterian Manor.

Her children, grandchildren and her entire family are important to her. She takes care of them with the same commitment she gives to her residents. Diane is a valuable member of our nursing team. She never complains. She does what is asked of her, and she makes sure residents are taken care of. Diane

Community Matters is published monthly for residents and friends of Farmington Manor by Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America Inc., a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization. Learn more at PresbyterianManors.org Jane Hull, executive director Anne Allen, marketing director To submit or suggest articles for this publication, contact aallen@pmma.org Telephone: 573-756-6768 Fax: 573-756-6014 Address: 500 Cayce St., Farmington, MO 63640-2910 Our mission: We provide quality senior services guided by Christian values.

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always has a good attitude.

I hope she spends the rest of her nursing career with us at Presbyterian Manor,” said Peggy Bland, health services director.

Madelyn Dalton, 30 years “Madelyn started working Elizabeth Allen, Judy Green and Madelyn Dalton at Presbyterian Manor in excellent worker, she is an amazing 1987. She is a CNA who person. I would truly be lost has devoted her life to helping without her,” said Dena Dotson, others. She is still devoted to dining services director. taking care of others, even in her retirement. Madelyn has had a long Traery Noubarian, 15 years career working hard to take care of residents. She gives 100 percent to “Traery has been with Presbyterian the residents she is caring for, and Manor and Heart & Soul Hospice she makes sure they have what they for 15 years, serving patients and need. She continues to work here residents. She truly has a servant’s part-time during her retirement, heart, and always ensures that our while taking care of family members patients and residents are cared at home. If for. Traery you looked recently up the accepted a definition new role as of the word Farmington ‘caregiver,’ Heart and you would Soul Hospice find administrator.

Madelyn She has earned Dalton. She this position is the true through her definition of Brenda Gowen and Dena Dotson dedicated a caregiver,” said Peggy. service to Presbyterian Manor and Heart & Soul Hospice, and the Brenda Gowen, 25 years people we strive to care for. Thank you, Traery, for your dedicated “From day one, Brenda has been helpful. She goes far beyond her job service,” said Rodney Quinton, regional director of hospice responsibilities. She has been with operations and services.

Presbyterian Manor for 26 years.

She knows all of our residents, Elizabeth Allen, 5 years and staff from all departments.

She has a plethora of knowledge “Elizabeth is an LPN who is and experience. She knows every celebrating five years of service position and covers when we are shorthanded. She isn’t just an BANQUET, continued on page 3 Like us on Facebook

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nurse who also does an excellent job helping with medical records.

Thank you, Bayli, for staying with us as you have grown in your nursing career and your personal life,” said Peggy.

with us. In the five years she has worked here, she has grown as a nurse, and also has had a lot growth in her personal life. She has gotten married and now has two beautiful children. She currently works full-time on night shift and is an excellent nurse. Elizabeth works hard and gets her work done. She Lisa Richardson, 5 handles whatever comes her way and years does whatever it takes to get it done without complaining,” said Peggy.

Peggy Bland and Diane Hagerty “Lisa started with Presbyterian Manor in their job and demonstrate the Judy Green, 5 years 2012, and has become a standard necessary skills to advance their of quality and excellence within career. Shane not only demonstrated “Judy began her employment with the housekeeping team.

She the technical skills necessary to Presbyterian Manor in 2012 and shows her dedication by always become the environmental services has spent the last five years of her being on time and always being director, but the leadership skills career with us. I guess she saved thorough in everything she does. as well,” said Jane Hull, executive the best for last, because she also director. retired this year. However, she is still She is well-loved by the residents.

Presbyterian Manor is a better place working part-time on night shift.

Bob Webb, 5 years Judy is a very strong person and has with her here,” said Shane Bone, environmental services director. overcome serious obstacles while “Bob has been with Presbyterian working here. She is an experienced Manor and Heart & Soul Hospice Shane Bone, 5 years nurse who is dedicated to her for five years, serving as the Heart patients and her co-workers,” said “Shane joined Presbyterian Manor & Soul Hospice chaplain and Peggy. in May of 2012 as a maintenance bereavement coordinator. He has technician. Four years later, he shown exemplary service to our Bayli Hill, 5 years was promoted to environmental patients and residents during that services director. I’m always time. Bob is always willing to stop “Bayli is celebrating five years of proud of employees who grow in and listen, and pray with or comfort service. She began her employment with us as an LPN, patients, and has since residents completed her and other associate’s degree employees. in nursing, and Thank you, soon she will be a Bob, for being registered nurse. In so dedicated to the five years she Heart & Soul has worked here, Hospice, our she has grown as a patients and nurse. Her family Presbyterian has also grown— Manor residents she had a son and, and staff,” said recently, a daughter.

Rodney.

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Presbyterian Manor is flexible, and the administrators work hard to keep us where we want to be, too.”

What’s next? Macey plans to start working on a bachelor’s of nursing degree through Central Methodist University. “It’s an online program several others have gone through. It’s more flexible than regular nursing school. It won’t necessarily change anything, but I don’t necessarily want it to. I’m here because I want to be.”

While Macey has continued her education through various educational programs, she also has learned a lot from her colleagues at Presbyterian Manor.

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“I was not a certified nursing assistant (CNA), but I’ve learned from the girls I’ve worked with.

People think if you’re a registered nurse you can do it all.You can, but you need to know the role of a CNA. I’ve learned a lot from the staff here, and they’re great!”

In addition to the staff, Macey also enjoys the environment at Presbyterian Manor. “It’s so easy and so natural. I never say, ‘I don’t want to go to work.’ I’m comfortable here. I could never imagine going anywhere else.”

When Macey isn’t hitting the books or working the floor, you’ll find her spending time with her fiancé, three step-children and five-year-old child.

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