Kathy Sokol —April Shining Star for Pella Regional

PELLA, Iowa— Kathy Sokol, Information Technology, was selected as April Shining Star by co-workers at Pella Regional Health Center.

Sokol, resident of Pella, was nominated based on Attitude, Commitment, Communication, Etiquette, Privacy Responsibilities, and Sense of Ownership.

Excerpts from her nomination:

“Kathy provides wonderful support to the nursing staff due to the constant changes in technology. She accepts frequent calls and questions, and is always there to provide a timely answer. She knows our charting system even though she works in a different department. She guides us through any obstacle we have with a smile. We consider her an honorary nurse in our department as well as a wonderful teacher and co-worker!”

Shining Star is a reward and recognition program at Pella Regional designed to acknowledge an employee each month that demonstrates outstanding standards of behavior and inspires others to do their best.

Sokol will receive a $100 gift, a plaque, and will automatically be included in the Shining Star of the Year award.