A recognition reception was recently held at the hospital during hospital week to honor the retirement of Linda Everage, RN and Patty Laney, RN, announced Chief Executive Officer Greg A. Kiser, MHA.
Everage, serving as Registered Nurse with Medical/Surgical and Mental Health Services, will be retiring as of June 08, 2016 from her full-time position with over 18 years of service. She started on April 07, 1998 with the hospital. Everage was instrumental in serving a vital role to the healthcare team of the hospital in providing the nursing care and services with Medical/Surgical and Mental Health patients. She executed her duties in a professional and effective manner.
Patricia K. Laney served as Registered Nurse with the Surgery Department at TRMC. She was employed with over 10 years of service to the hospital since October 24, 2005 until April 02, 2016. Patty served in other capacities as a RN with the hospital from time to time prior to her regular tenure from October 2005 to April 2016. She was a stable force and seasoned RN in providing significant patient care services on a daily basis in Surgery. She was noted as a stellar employee in performing her duties and providing patient care services to recovery patients with Surgery Services in an efficient and positive manner.
A host of employees and staff were on hand to recognize Patty Laney and Linda Everage for their noteworthy contributions and to express their gratitude for their distinguished tenure with the hospital. CEO Greg Kiser presented the honored retirees with a beautiful plaque, rocking chair and gifts to commemorate their loyal and dedicated service to the hospital. During the recognition event, numerous hospital employees, staff, families of the recipients and friends extended their appreciation and presented gifts of best wishes to the retirees for a successful and enjoyable future.
Special thanks are in order to Everage and Laney for their distinguished services rendered in the pursuit of the healthcare mission of Three Rivers Medical Center, and for making the hospital a better place because of their individual contributions. They will be greatly missed, and for all of us at Three Rivers, we wish them a happy, healthy and successful retirement.