Congratulations to Kelly Grink, RN, from the Tele/MedSurg Unit for being awarded the inaugural Blue Violet Award for Nursing Excellence at SMC.
Grink was presented with a certificate and flowers at a special event for National Nurses Day on May 6, 2021.
The Blue Violet Award is presented to a nurse who continuously exemplifies compassion and professionalism. The nurse will be someone who consistently goes above and beyond.
To be eligible, nurses must be current with all education needs and licensures, and in good professional standing.
For more information and to nominate a nurse, go to smc.health and click on Blue Violet Award in the upper right corner.
The next winner will be chosen in July.
Watch for a full story about Grink and photos from the Nurses Day presentation in the June edition of SMC News.

From left to right are Dr. Tammy Torres, CEO, Blue Violet Award winner Kelly Grink, RN, and Dr. Ekene Ejimofor, CNO.