Nurse practitioner named UNC Health Johnston Ambassador of Month

Submitted by UNC HEALTH JOHNSTON

SMITHFIELD — UNC Health Johnston has recognized Angela Wadsworth, a family nurse practitioner in the employee health and wellness clinic, as the latest Ambassador of the Month.

During a recent presentation, CEO Tom Williams said Wadsworth provides timely care to teammates and their families by thoroughly investigating symptoms and concerns. While she treats minor ailments such as cuts, colds and rashes, she’s also uncovered more serious health issues such as diabetes, high blood pressure and appendicitis, some of which required emergency surgery.

“We often receive calls and emails from thankful teammates,” Williams said. “Because of the clinic and Angela’s support, our hospital saves about $300,000 a year in insurance claims.”

Wadsworth, who grew up in Princeton, aspired to be a doctor. While in nursing school, she worked weekends registering patients in the Smithfield emergency department. By the time she graduated in 2001, the emergency department director and team knew her so well that they gladly brought her aboard as a new nurse.

“It was always my plan to return to school,” Wadsworth said.

After completing her advanced degree and clinical training in 2010, the hospital hired her as a provider in its urgent care practice, QuikMed, at Johnston Medical Mall. Afterward, she worked in the hospital’s family and urgent care practices in Kenly and Clayton.

Since returning to the hospital two years ago, Wadsworth says she’s enjoyed seeing familiar faces and helping teammates and their families feel better. “I love that I’m taking care of people I know,” she said.

Wadsworth and her husband, Wes, live in Smithfield and have a 6-year-old and 3-year-old twins. In her spare time, she enjoys gardening and time with family.

Through the ambassador program, UNC Health Johnston recognizes teammates 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, Wadsworth will receive eight hours of paid time off.