RICKARD NAMED EMPLOYEE OF MONTH
Lake Wales, FL – Pat Rickard, RN in the Cardiac Cath Lab, was named Employee of the Month for February at Lake Wales Medical Center. Rickard, who has worked at the hospital since 2012, was recognized for always going above and beyond to provide great care for patients and to support other hospital staff. One former patient wrote that Pat went the extra mile to make sure they felt calm and safe before their procedure, and was very compassionate. Coworkers note that she always puts patients first, and makes them feel like family.