(ROCKWALL-April 15, 2013) Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall announces two registered nurses named to the list of DFW Great 100 Nurses. This year’s honorees from Texas Health Rockwall are Julia Hilton, RN, BSN, Director of Education and Lisa Perkins, RN, BSN, CEN, Post Acute Care Unit.
“The Great 100 Nurses is quite an honor, and we are very proud to have two more of our wonderful nurses named to the list,” said Cindy Paris, hospital president. “Since our hospital opened five years ago, we have been committed to hiring the best nurses available. Not only those who are clinically skilled but those who are just as devoted to providing exceptional care to their patients, fellow co-workers and the community. Knowing these two nurses personally I can say that they are excellent role models for the profession. I am proud that their work is being recognized with this lifetime achievement award.”
Julia’s desire for a nursing career came as a result of early experiences. “When I was a young teenager my beloved Grandfather died of cancer,” says Julia. “I remember being at his bedside during the last weeks of his life and feeling so helpless and wanting to do something for him but not knowing what I could do. The feeling of wanting to make a difference and help someone began my journey in nursing years later.”
As education director, Julia has the opportunity to share her clinical experience with each of the nurses, from recent graduates to well experienced supervisors, and is a mentor, inspiration and source of support for all.
“Nurses don’t choose this profession for acclaim or prestige rather, it is a deep desire to fulfill the need to make a difference,” said Tami Hawkins, RN, MSN, NEA-BC, Chief Nursing Officer. “Therefore when other nurses, who have walked in your same shoes, recognize you as a Great 100 Nurse it is doubly rewarding.”
Lisa, known for her genuine and compassionate nature, has been a nurse for 33 years and considers it a passion she is blessed to pursue. Early in life she too was propelled to nursing after witnessing the kind nurses that cared for her mother during an illness. Later, working as an aide in a nursing home Lisa realized how much she wanted to do the same for her patients. Lisa sums up her feelings saying, “My patients made me realize how much I loved caring for them in their time of need. I knew then that serving others was my true calling.”
The DFW Great 100 Nurses Inc. sponsors the Great 100 Nurses annually to honor registered nurses in the area who exemplify excellence in the art and science of nursing. Nurses are nominated by their peers, on their contributions as leaders, compassionate caregivers and their service to the community, and may only be named to the list once in their career. The “Great 100 Nurses” will be honored at the 23rd annual gala on May 8 at the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center in Dallas.
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall, recognized with the Gold Seal of Approval by the Joint Commission Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, is the first full-service community hospital in Rockwall. THPHR offers 50 inpatient beds for acute medical and surgical needs, advanced medical technology and comprehensive services focused on quality patient care and safety close to home. Texas Health Rockwall is proud to be recognized as one of Modern Healthcare’s “Best Places to Work in Healthcare”, Becker’s Hospital Review’s “Great Places to Work in Healthcare” and home to several of DFW’s “Great 100 Nurses”.
For more information about Texas Health Rockwall, visit texashealthrockwall.com.
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