Please join us in celebrating our recent Butterfly Award Winner, CNA at Miller Healthcare facility, Kathi C. The Butterfly Award acknowledges outstanding CNAs/Techs for their remarkable impact on patient lives, reflecting Riverside’s Nursing Mission and commitment to patient-centered care.

Her nomination read: “It is always hard to place our loved ones in a nursing home whether it is long or short term care. The fear of the unknown, the worries in our head and the torture of the question “will dad or mom be safe? Well worry not because Kathi is here to ensure and provide that special care for her residents and their safety! Kathi’s care guarantees excellence. She is very thorough in every aspect of her duties whether it is hygiene, shower, or bed making, Kathi will do it in a heartbeat with all her heart. Kathi is not only excellent with her residents but she is also extremely helpful to her team. Nurses can rely on her and she makes nurses tasks more efficient because of Kathi being helpful all the time. In a short time with Kathi, we can proudly say that Kathi exceeds expectations and is still willing to go above and beyond. Kathi, you are a mirror of Riverside’s Mission and an outstanding Butterfly. Thank you for all you do.”

Several IMCU team members, leadership, and family were on hand to share in the recognition of Riverside’s newest Butterfly Award Winner, McKenna! McKenna is a CNA on Riverside’s Intermediate Care Unit.

Her nomination read: “McKenna is a CNA on the Intermediate Care Unit. As a nurse on that floor, it is a very fast-paced environment that requires a lot of teamwork between the nurses and CNAs. Having McKenna is like a breath of fresh air when it comes to those busy nights. She is always willing to help her fellow nurses with anything. Most of the time she’s one step ahead by already having the task completed or has gathered all the supplies that are needed. She always goes above and beyond, providing exceptional and compassionate care to her patients. She is truly an example of what Riverside stands for, giving the kindest touch when providing patient care, and she connects with all of the patients and peers. She is truly an extraordinary person, and IMCU is beyond lucky to have her.”

Odalis is always a bright sunshine to work with. She always goes above and beyond every day. She exemplifies our mission by being a team player not only in her home unit but also when she floats to specialty units. Not only that she will formulate her own programming with our patients in Geri. She also ensures that techs have the same resources for the next day. She’s very flexible in picking up shifts, and she also doesn’t mind holding a group in other units when she is floated. Odalis exemplifies her compassionate towards our patients by helping them cope by finding ways to help them express their emotions and feelings in a more subtle way by having our patients be active participants in our therapy and programming.