Clayton ICU nurse named Ambassador of the Month

Submitted by JOHNSTON HEALTH

SMITHFIELD – Johnston Health has recognized Lisa Cecchini, a registered nurse in the intensive care unit at Clayton, as ambassador of month.

During a recent presentation, CEO Tom Williams said Cecchini is a team player who works hard to ensure that every patient has the best and highest quality of care.

“She’s always willing to help with an admission, to assist a fellow nurse with an IV or to stop in a patient’s room to answer a question or to provide comfort,” he said. “She is always there to lend a hand.”

Prior to joining Johnston Health six years ago, Cecchini was a nurse at Regional Medical Center in Orangeburg, South Carolina for 35 years. She worked in a variety of settings from chemotherapy to hospice, but the ICU was always her favorite.

“I like seeing patients get better,” she says. “And if they’re at the end of their lives, then I like to help them find peace and closure.”

Cecchini says nursing fits her personality. As a child, she gave shots to her baby dolls. And even though she could now retire, she still enjoys working as a nurse.

She and her husband, Rosario, live in the McGee’s Crossroads area. They have two grown children and two grandchildren.

Through the ambassador program, Johnston Health recognizes employees who go above and beyond the call of duty. They deliver quality care, foster teamwork and offer excellent service.

In addition to a designated month-long parking space, Cecchini will receive eight hours of paid time off.