Colleagues Honored During National Nurses Week
May 19, 2025
Good Shepherd Hospital’s Chief Administrative Officer Anthony Powers shared his pride in the care provided by the nursing staff. “Nursing is far more than a profession. It’s a true calling, rooted in compassion, service and an unwavering commitment to others. Each day, our nurses give of themselves wholeheartedly, caring for our patients and serving the Shelbyville community with exceptional skill and grace. We are deeply thankful for their steadfast dedication, their tireless work and the meaningful difference they make in so many lives.”
During National Nurses Week, Good Shepherd Hospital hosted the annual Nursing Exemplar Awards Ceremony. Nominations for various nursing awards were submitted by colleagues, physicians, leaders and others to highlight the above and beyond work of individuals who pursue excellence in their nursing role. Below is the full list of winners.
Rookie of the Year
- Jaclyn Reed, RN, Med/Surg Unit
- Abby Russel, RN, Med/Surg Unit
- Mallory Jones, RT (R)(CT)(MR), Radiology
- Tammy Sentel, RN, Emergency Department
This year is the 150th anniversary of the arrival of our founding Hospital Sisters of St. Francis in the United States. Accepting an invitation from Bishop Peter Baltes, Diocese of Alton, Illinois, 20 Sisters from Germany arrived in the U.S. on November 3, 1875. In addition to Alton, he sent small groups to Springfield, Belleville, Effingham, East St. Louis, and Litchfield. They learned English, introduced themselves to the people of the area, and began nursing care. Hospital Sisters Health System evolved from these humble beginnings and is now serving communities across Southern and Central Illinois and Eastern Wisconsin.
"It is a true honor to carry forward the Mission entrusted to us by the founding Hospital Sisters," Powers said. "On behalf of the Good Shepherd leadership team, I invite you to join us in extending our deepest gratitude to these dedicated health professionals. Their compassion, expertise and unwavering commitment to excellence continue to make a lasting impact on the lives of those we are privileged to serve."
Photo Caption: Tammy Sentel, RN, Emergency Department (fourth from left) and Abby Russel, RN, Med/Surg Unit, Preceptor of the Year (fourth from right) pictured with HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital Administrators, Providers, Leaders and Colleagues.
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Above: Jaclyn Reed, RN, Med/Surg Unit, Rookie of the Year (center) pictured with HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital Leaders and Colleagues.
Above: Mallory Jones, RT (R)(CT)(MR), Radiology, Ancillary Team Member of the Year (middle) pictured with pictured with HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital Administrators, Providers, Leaders and Colleagues.