FMCH names April, May top employees

BY PCC STAFF

FORT MADISON - Fort Madison Community Hospital recognized two outstanding employees for the months of April and May.

The hospital recognized Katie Rung as their April Employee of the Month.

Rung works as a nurse in the FMCH Inpatient & Emergency Departments. She has been with FMCH for nine years.

Rung was recognized with this nomination:

This employee is often recognized during rounding by her peers and throughout nursing leadership. She exemplifies the Standards of Behavior and her Commitment to Co-Workers by being flexible with her schedule, coming in during her days off to assist with shift coverage as well as supervision coverage. She leads by example with patient care, following the tools put into place and ensures that she is giving the best quality of care she can provide by keeping her patients informed. She has been a great preceptor for many new employees through Med/Surg and ER and has ensured they receive a fulfilled orientation by meeting with these individuals and asking them how they best learn and following them to ensure they are learning the correct way. She is looked on as a mentor to her peers and they feel comfortable with the ability to go to her and ask a question or assistance when they aren’t quite 100% positive that they are correct with a certain process or procedure. She seeks out knowledge and enjoys helping others and her patients, all while consistently wearing a smile on her face! We are lucky to have this employee on our team!

In May the hospital recognized Emily Lindner as their May Employee of the Month.

Lindner works as a nurse in the FMCH Surgery Department. She has been with FMCH for four years.

Lindner was recognized with this nomination:

This employee is a true leader in our department. They are the first to take it upon themselves to help others. Recognized frequently by her peers and providers for her work ethic and patient interactions. Patients and families recognized her for her thoroughness with her education. Always uses words and phrases they can understand. Families recognize her humor and calm demeanor in working with them. Always places them at ease which is critical to their recovery. She is able to critically think which comes in handy when she is acting as a preceptor for new staff. New staff recognize her as well for being a great mentor, able to teach basics along with the why behind the task. Detail oriented. Patient safety is always on the top of her agenda. Looks for increased efficiencies within the department. She is able to work independently and run the schedule. She picks up and trades call for staff to help them attend family activities. She is active in the community helping with parades, organized runs, first aid and her children’s school activities. She is a nurse preceptor, and a Clinical Ladder recipient. She is never fully dressed without her smile. Her attitude is contagious always upbeat and able to help maintain the morale of our department. A true asset to our department! We are fortunate to have this employee here as part of our FMCH family and our Team!

Lindner expressed this about who has made the most difference in her career at FMCH, “I would like to recognize Lynn Lillie as a mentor. She has been a great Director and without her believing I could be a Surgical Nurse I would have never found my true passion in nursing. Teresa Clark has also been a wonderful mentor to me and I know I can always go to her for advice. My favorite part about working at FMCH is the atmosphere. We are a "family" and I enjoy coming to work every day.”

Lindner enjoys spending time with her husband Brett and two young children on their farm when not at work.

Pictured: Shelby Burchett, VP Patient Care Services; Katie Rung; Pat Bira, CEO.

Pictured: Pat Bira, CEO; Emily Lindner; Lynn Lillie, Director of Surgical Services

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