Linda Smith received a total of 5 nominations. Linda exemplified characteristics of an excellent patient ambassador by contacting the Ethics committee for a patient who was hospitalized for over 40 days. The patient needed surgery and no facility was willing to accept the patient and perform the needed surgery. Through her efforts the patient did receive the needed surgery with successful outcomes.

Linda is a role model to 4 south. She has trained many of the staff and eased their transition to Trinity Hospital.