UNC Health Blue Ridge

Let's hear it for our Teammate of the Week, Skylar Loudermilk RN! About working at UNC Health Blue Ridge Skylar says: "The biggest reason I chose to come to UNC Health is that you not only care about your patients, but also the teammates who work here. We are offered lots of opportunities and resources to better ourselves and the care we provide. That helped me feel a lot more confident and comfortable with choosing this as my workplace." We appreciate all you do for our patients and your fellow teammates Skylar! #OneGreatTeam

Are you a passionate and skilled physician looking to make a meaningful impact on patients' lives? We're seeking talented doctors to join our exceptional medical team! Join us in making a difference in a community that values your expertise and dedication. Apply today at www.uncbr.org/docopps and become a part of our #OneGreatTeam! #Physician #Healthcare

Congrats to our newest Carolina Care Champions, Jessice Wenck and Cynthia 'Candy' Perry from our Critical Care Unit! In their nomination it said: “I wanted to take a moment to praise two amazing nurses Jessica and Candy working in the CCU with a patient. I am a sign language interpreter and contractor with UNC Health Blue Ridge. I have worked with MANY nurses in my 15 years of being an interpreter and I must say these are two of the best nurses I have ever come across. They worked seamlessly as a team, were incredibly respectful to me as a team member, listened emphatically to the patient and most of all treated the patient with extreme dignity and respect!” Thank you, Jessica and Candy, for going above and beyond with your compassion and patient care! #OneGreatTeam

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Congrats to Teammate of the Week, Lacey Pope, CNAII/OB Tech! Lacey has this to say about working at UNC Health Blue Ridge: "I enjoy working in the Family Center and my 14-year career here has been very rewarding. I love taking care of my patients with the help of all of the staff that I work with (who have become family). We have a very supportive team, and even on the hard days, we know we have each other’s back! Working on this unit has given me the opportunity to provide excellent care to mothers during their labor and coach them through all the very tough moments before they get to meet their tiny bundle of joy and their family's newest addition."

Congratulations to McKenzie Waycaster, RN, our latest DAISY Award winner for Extraordinary Nursing! A patient recently diagnosed with Lupus nominated McKenzie for this award. During a 10-day stay in the ICU, McKenzie provided the patient with excellent care. From attending to all of their needs, explaining new medications in detail, and creating a safe space to listen to the patients concerns, McKenzie went above and beyond! Thank you, McKenzie for being an amazing example of our UNC Health teammates who give compassionate care!

Let's hear it for this week's Teammate of the Week, Lisa Shook, CNAII! Lisa says, "I love working at UNC Health Blue Ridge because I feel welcome every day that I’m here. We have a great atmosphere, and we work together as a team to give our patients excellent care. When I know my patients are happy that means my job was done successfully." #OneGreatTeam

Congratulations to Ashley Berryhill, RN, our latest DAISY Award winner for Extraordinary Nursing! A patient who has been in the hospital for 30 days nominated Ashley for the award saying Berryhill, who has been a nurse for 24 years, “always has a smile on her face. She has gone above and beyond in taking care of me and making sure I keep a positive mindset. She truly loves what she does. She’s a rare treasure, and I’m thankful for her.” Thank you, Ashley for going above and beyond in your care for patients at UNC Health Blue Ridge! #OneGreatTeam

UNC Health Blue Ridge was honored to earn the American Heart Association's Get with the Guidelines - Stroke Gold Plus Award! We received this achievement for our commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment based on nationally recognized research guidelines, ultimately leading to more lives saved and reduced disability. "This award recognizes our team's commitment to providing quality patient care for our stroke population," said Sarah Van Horn, MSN, RN-BC, Patient Safety Officer. "We are very proud of our team and are excited to continue advancing stroke care within the region." #OneGreatTeam #StrokeAwareness

Want to be a part of our #OneGreatTeam? We're hiring! Check out some of our amazing job opportunities at: uncbr.org/careers.