Pictured, L to R: W. Scott Burnette, Chief Executive Officer; Tamara Clary, RN; Mellisa Black, Acute Care Nursing Director; and Mary Hardin, Vice President Patient Care Services/CNO.

Tamara Clary, April Team Member Of The Month

Tamara Clary, an RN in acute care, is the Star Service Team Member of the Month. She has been employed at VCU Health Community Memorial Hospital for 10 years as a nurse, and worked two years as a CNA before that. Her dedication and work ethic are just two of the qualities that make her a wonderful asset to VCU Health CMH.    

The nomination form submitted on her behalf stated, “Tamara is a long time employee of CMH and always provides the best quality of care for her patients and promotes an environment of caring.”

The form described how recently she had a patient in her care that had an 11-year-old child and no family in the area. Tamara bought meals for the child so he would not go hungry.

“She didn’t expect praise, but deserves it for her tremendous heart and for going above and beyond what is expected of her,” her nomination continued.

Tamara said she took the child to the cafeteria a few times and added that the chicken tenders were obviously a hit.

She said the most rewarding part of her job was “being able to help people and taking care of people.”

In addition to the award certificate, Tamara received a STAR Service lapel pin, letter of commendation from Administration, a $40 gift certificate, and a parking place of her choice for the month.

Other team members nominated in April were: Lourdes Guyos, Acute Care; Erin Truman, Acute Care; Sherry Reese, Lab; Shamar Clary, IT; John Watson, Physical Therapy; Sarah Fox, Lab; Lydia Ingram, ED; Robert Mitchell, EVS; and Ricky Bland; EVS.