Rico Stern and Emily Trenter, supply techs, Central Services, became Blessing Hospital’s 43rd and 44th Honey Bee award winners during a presentation on June 30. The Blessing Hospital Honey Bee award recognizes the service provided by support staff.

Rico and Emily were each nominated by fellow Blessing employees. Rico’s nomination said, in part: “I met Rico at the beginning of the pandemic as an entrance guard. Every day I would come in, Rico would greet me with a big smile and a, “Hey girl it’s good to see you. How are you doing?” It would make my day 100 times better just knowing the first person I saw was so happy to see me!”

Rico changed jobs eventually, joining Blessing Hospital Central Services.

“Rico has flourished as a supply tech,” the nomination continued. “Rico’s speed in getting items up to the unit is unmatched. She is precise and does the job so efficiently it looks easy.  When Rico comes up to the floor, she still radiates the same positivity and happiness that she had the day I met her.”

“I hope Rico never changes her positivity, upbeat attitude and work ethic. She is an excellent example to all employees. After seeing and talking to Rico you will have that same positive attitude she carries around. It’s infectious!”

Emily’s nomination said, in part: “Ever since Emily started in Central Services she has been nothing but excellent. She is very knowledgeable with all the supplies that we carry in the hospital and I know if I can’t find it, Emily will.” 

“Emily always is on our floor with a positive attitude and willingness to help. She impresses me daily with how quick she is to get an item ordered up to the floor,” the nomination continued.   

“Whenever I make a mistake ordering, Emily is able to help me out and get what I need.   There have been times where I have had no clue what an item is called or how to order it. Each time Emily is patient and helps me find what I need. I could not do my job effectively if it wasn’t for Emily and the Central Services team.”

Honey Bee award nomination forms are located on all nursing units and other locations throughout Blessing Hospital or online here.