Melody Pennington, RN

This nomination is an effort to recognize Melody Pennington, RN, House Supervisor, for her outstanding dedication to SCCH patients and staff alike. She embodies the qualities of a well-rounded, passionate nurse through her consistent quality of patient care and her remarkable leadership of team members. Melody begins and ends every shift with high energy and a warm disposition. Her work designates her as an outstanding leader and role model. Her hands-on approach has a significant impact on the quality of patient care and the management of staff concerns. Melody consistently performs this task with efficiency and enthusiasm each shift. During her tenure as House Supervisor, Melody has earned the respect and trust of team members across all departments. She uses a warm approach in problem-solving and behavior corrections. In addition to this, she has the ability to navigate challenging situations in a composed manner, which is aspirational to her coworkers. Overall, Melody epitomizes the Characteristics of a devoted nurse/supervisor, and is long overdue for recognition.