Sweeney, Bumbaugh, Leonard and Bland Receive 2024 Ursula E.J. Lee and Dr. Leung Lee Nursing Excellence Awards

Lily Sweeney, RN, Deb Bumbaugh, RN, Jennifer Leonard RN and Lindsay Bland RN were announced as the Ursula E.J. Lee and Dr. Leung Lee Nursing Excellence Award Winners at MDI Hospital.

According to the press release issued by MDI Hospital, these 4 registered nurses have gone about and beyond the call of duty at MDI Hospital and Health Centers and were nominated by their peers for their outstanding service.

Lily Sweeney works on the Night Shift. Deb Bumbaugh works in the ICU. Jennifer Leonard is a Health Center Nurse working at Cadillac Family Practice and Lindsay Bland works in the Emergency Department.

These awardees were described as quick to listen, eager to help and steadfast in their commitment to teaching and leading others. They also have a calm and loving demeanor at the bedside and were noted as thorough in explaining procedures and medications to patients and their families. Moreover, these outstanding nurses have earned the admiration and respect of their patients through their genuine compassion, eagerness to learn, and patience. Their clinical savvy, resource utilization, and forward-thinking approach demonstrate a level of professionalism and dedication that is truly commendable.

Established in 2019 by Dr. Leung Lee in memory of his wife, the Ursula E.J. Lee & Dr. Leung Lee Award for Nursing Excellence honors the compassionate, loving care Ursula received from her nurses at MDI Hospital. The award is given annually to four nurses who demonstrate clinical excellence and a commitment to compassionate care in their nursing practice.

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