Wednesday, September 23, 2009

Marian Estates DNS Receives Leadership Award




Marian Estates Director of Nursing Services, Judy Sherman has just been awarded the Oregon Health Care Association’s (OHCA) Leadership Award.

This award recognizes the achievements and commitment of an employee in an administrative, middle management, or supervisory position. Recipient’s leadership skills must have a positive impact on employee morale and resident quality of life. The recipient’s commitment to his/her employees, coworkers and residents is closely examined.

Judy Sherman has been an integral part of the Marian Estates retirement community for over 25 years. As the Director of Nurses she has brought a level of professionalism, dedication and compassion to the job while setting the expectations for keeping our residents healthy, happy and independent extremely high. The staff responds well to her and receives her guidance, direction and advice excellently due to the tremendous amount of respect they have for her.

On a daily basis, Judy fills many different roles and capacities for the 38 acre campus, all with a caring, tenderhearted attitude. She embodies the word “leader” and motivates her staff to strive for perfection.

Marian Estates is truly a better place with her around - the staff and residents both benefit greatly from her presence.