STERLING – Ashley Imel, a Certified Nursing Assistant in the 3rd Floor Medical Unit, was recently recognized as a recipient of the Sunshine Award for extraordinary service.

The Sunshine Award was created to honor and recognize outstanding service and compassionate care by those in non-nursing roles, such as CNAs, CMTs or MAs. 

“Ashley is always polite and professional,” said Megan Hummel, RN, Sunshine Award Coordinator, as she read the award nomination. “She speaks to all patients with a sweet, loving voice, informs patients of what she is doing before touching them, and never gets frustrated with very impulsive patients. She gives multiple patients baths at night and engages in conversation in such a way that you would think she was taking care of a family member.

“Besides bathing patients, Ashley makes sure the trash and linen bins are emptied for the next shift. Ashley is a very valuable team member for the unit, and she communicates well with nurses and coworkers, always asking if we need help. Ashley deserves to be awarded the Sunshine Award because she is truly a ray of sunshine to our unit.” 

If you would like to submit a nomination for extraordinary care that you, a family member, or a patient have received at CGH Medical Center from a CNA, CMT or MA, please visit www.cghmc.com/sunshine.