Kimberly Blankenship is a Case Management Social Worker at CAMC Memorial Hospital.
5 South staff nominated Blankenship for her excellence in collaborating with nursing staff, physicians and patients every day to expedite discharges.
Employees often call Blankenship multiple times a day and every time she is compassionate, professional and kind toward everyone.
Several staff members submitted examples of Blankenship’s work, such as:
• Helping patients after hours and weekends
• Including everyone when communicating about plans for patients
• Helping patients safely return home to their families
• Always being a team player
These are just a few examples of how Blankenship’s dedication, professionalism and efficiency in communication and work improves the workflow for floor nurses and best possible outcome for patients.