UNC Health Rockingham News Release • September 19, 2024 • Erica N. Vernon
EDEN, N.C., September 19, 2024 – Carlotta Gilmore, a certified nurse aid, was honored with the BEE award for Extraordinary Patient Care at UNC Health Rockingham at a recent surprise ceremony. She was nominated by a patient’s family for her warmth and care when they were not able to stay at the hospital. They described her as comforting, compassionate and professional.
Along with nursing and hospital leadership, Gilmore’s husband, mother, father, and youngest son, Tyree, were in attendance. Her older son joined in on a video call. During the ceremony, Vicki Rembold, director of nursing operations shared, “Carlotta is compassionate, kind, caring, resilient, consistent and motivated. She works hard and strives to do her best. You can tell that she has a caregiver’s heart, and she always goes the extra mile for her patients and her co-workers.”
Following a tearful reception, Gilmore shared, “Receiving the BEE Award means a lot to me. It shows me that my hard work is paying off. It lets me know that I work with special and loving people, and I feel blessed. This makes me feel really good about the job I’m doing with our team.”
The BEE award is presented throughout the year to honor the extraordinary care provided by non-nursing support staff that go above and beyond to make an impact outside their daily duties. The support of other care providers is the foundation upon which a patient’s healthcare team can maintain phenomenal care and advocacy. Just as the Daisy cannot survive without the Bee, the nurses cannot survive without the outstanding teamwork provided by other healthcare professionals.
To nominate a supporting team member for The Bee Award® at UNC Health Rockingham, visit www.uncrockingham.org/thank-a-caregiver.
Photo Caption: (1) Carlotta Gilmore, CNA (second from right), is recognized with the BEE Award for providing extraordinary patient care by hospital and nursing leaders at UNC Health Rockingham. Pictured (right to left) are Dr. Candace Bradley, chief medical officer; Donna Braham, RN, BSN, inpatient supervisor; Carlotta Gilmore, CNA; and Vicki Rembold, RN, BSN, director of nursing operations.
UNC Health Rockingham is a nonprofit, 108-bed community hospital preserving excellent, compassionate and trusted care where it is needed most: close to home. As a cornerstone in Eden, N.C., and a major employer, UNC Health Rockingham serves people throughout Rockingham County and in neighboring Southern Virginia areas. In addition to inpatient, outpatient, surgical and emergency care, the hospital offers diagnostic and treatment services, provide screenings and tests and lead wellness initiatives. More information about UNC Health Rockingham may be found at uncrockingham.org.
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