Beebe L.O.V.E. Letter Award goes to Heather Campbell

Beebe Healthcare recognized Heather Campbell, RN, as the August recipient of the Living Our Values Every Day Letter Award. 

Campbell was honored for her exceptional dedication and compassion for one of her patients.

“In the hustle and bustle of a task-oriented world, Heather still manages to see each patient as a human being, and doesn’t let the carrying out of duties and orders get in the way of her patient care,” said Carey Murray, a fellow RN who submitted the nomination letter. “She keeps a positive spirit and always comes up with ways to really connect with her patients. On one particular shift, Heather helped me with a patient who was expected to pass. Both of us were busy with primary care on our other patients throughout the unit, but Heather took the time with me to spend with this patient, who was alone, as his family did not come to be with him during this sad time,” Murray said.

“We gave the patient hand and foot massages with some calming lotion and made sure he was turned and positioned comfortably. I am certain this patient was very appreciative of all we did for him and our presence during this difficult time,” Carey wrote.

“Thank you, Heather, not only for your physical help with the shift, but mostly for your positive encouragement and caring words, and emotionally caring for this patient,” Carey continued. “You are truly wonderful.”

Through her efforts, Heather has demonstrated many of the Beebe values, including building trusting relationships with compassion and kindness, and treating each individual with respect and dignity.

Awardees are announced in a surprise ceremony during which the committee visits the winner in his or her department and presents the award. Employees selected for the award receive a space in the parking garage for one month; a $100 gift card; 100 points toward Beebe L.O.V.E. Notes merchandise; 100th anniversary history book, “Two Men With a Dream: The Story of Beebe Healthcare”; a letter of congratulations and personal visit from members of the executive team; their photo added to the L.O.V.E. Letter wall plaque; a letter to the team member's director; and department recognition.