South Georgia Medical Center presented Heather Hillman with its BEE Award which stands for “Being Extraordinary Everyday.” Hillman is a Patient Care Tech on 5 West and was nominated for her patient advocacy and attention to detail.
The nomination read, “Heather is a fantastic tech. She recognized a patient had a status change, took vitals and noted they were very abnormal. Not only did she escalate the situation to get the patient appropriate care, she also stayed with the patient to help comfort him as he was awaiting transfer to another unit.”
The BEE Award is presented monthly and recognizes staff members who support the role of a nurse, which includes patient care technicians, nursing assistants, and medical assistants. Nomination criteria includes compassion, teamwork, leadership, attitude, and skills and knowledge.