PaulsonNoraJamestown (CSi)  On May 6 – 13 JRMC observed National Nurses Week. This national healthcare observance honors nursing staff’s professional skills and abilities in providing ethical practice and quality care. Jamestown Regional Medical Center took this time to recognize and thank their nursing team.

“National Nurses Week is a celebration of nurses; they are the heart of healthcare. Thank you for your dedication to making the difference in the lives of our patients and their families. I am grateful to be part of your team,” says Trisha Jungles, Chief Nursing Officer.

As a part of recognizing nursing excellence, JRMC Foundation presented Lili Ruby, RN with this year’s Nora Melvold Paulson Excellence in Leadership Award.  Ruby is a nurse on the Patient Care Unit at JRMC.

Ruby’s peers note she is “a positive team player” and “always willing to answer questions and assist, always teaching not only patients but families and co-workers as well.”Lili has been a leader in Epic, JRMC’s electronic medical record system, implementation and continues to teach co-workers and remains current on updates and changes.

The Nora Melvold Paulson Excellence in Leadership Award fund was established by Brian and Nancy Spector to honor the memory and legacy of Brian’s grandmother, Nora Paulson, RN and her 20-plus years of service excellence in clinical care and nursing education at Jamestown Hospital, now Jamestown Regional Medical Center.

It provides an annual grant to a JRMC Registered Nurse identified by colleagues who consistently embodies a commitment to excellence in nursing education and clinical care. The award recipient also receives their name on a plaque. The plaque is located on the lower level near the education center of JRMC.

About Jamestown Regional Medical Center

Jamestown Regional Medical Center is located at 2422 20th St. SW, Jamestown, ND and serves approximately 55,000 people in nine counties. Between JRMC, JRMC Clinic, Sanford Health Jamestown and Essentia Health Jamestown, the community is served by 30 local medical providers and a variety of visiting specialists. For more information on services at JRMC, visit www.jrmcnd.com or call 701-952-1050.