Hermitage – TriStar Summit Medical Center is pleased to announce its recipients of the prestigious HCA Healthcare Awards of Distinction. The HCA Healthcare Awards of Distinction—which include the Frist Humanitarian Awards, the Innovators Award and the Excellence in Nursing Awards—are the highest honors HCA Healthcare bestows on employees, physicians and volunteers. As part of HCA Healthcare, TriStar Summit Medical Center, is proud to recognize the extraordinary work and dedication of these colleagues.
TriStar Summit Medical Center’s recipients of the HCA Healthcare Awards of Distinction are:
Sherrie Davault, Coordinator, Plant Operations: TriStar Summit Medical Center Frist Humanitarian Award, employee recipient
Rick Hunt, Volunteer: TriStar Summit Medical Center Frist Humanitarian Award, volunteer recipient
Madalene Patterson, RN, ICU: TriStar Summit Medical Center Excellence in Nursing Award, Compassionate Care recipient
Angela Bourn, RN, 5th Floor: TriStar Summit Medical Center Excellence in Nursing Award, Professional Mentoring recipient
Amy Watson, RN, Ortho Spine: TriStar Summit Medical Center Innovators Award recipient
“We are driven by our mission to improve the lives of the patients and communities we serve,” said Daphne David, CEO, TriStar Summit Medical Center. “We are pleased to recognize Sherrie, Rick, Madalene, Angela and Amy for their efforts in going above and beyond to serve our patients and our community. Their exemplary work and compassion set a high standard for healthcare professionals all over the nation."
These caring and talented individuals will be considered for HCA Healthcare’s division-level awards. The division-level winners are entered into the judging for the enterprise-level awards, which will be announced during a special ceremony at HCA Healthcare’s headquarters in Nashville, Tennessee on October 10, 2023.
Established in 1971, the Frist Humanitarian Award honors outstanding individuals for their humanitarian and volunteer activities. The awards are given annually in recognition of the caring spirit and philanthropic work of the late Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr., a founder of HCA Healthcare. The Frist Humanitarian Award recognizes one employee, one physician and one volunteer from each HCA Healthcare facility.
The Excellence in Nursing Award was created in 2014 to recognize the intrinsic value of the nursing practice in accomplishing HCA Healthcare’s goal of providing the highest quality of care to the patients and the community. The award recognizes HCA Healthcare nurses who excel in the categories of Compassionate Care and Professional Mentoring.
The Innovators Award recognizes the pursuit of excellence in innovation through leadership, creativity and collaboration. This individual improves more lives in more ways by leading a culture of unique problem solving.
