Honors a nurse whose performance is considered exemplary by patients, peers and other health care providers.
LEAH GILLIKIN
TITLE: Clinical Nurse Education Specialist
ORGANIZATION: Lower Cape Fear LifeCare
WHAT A NOMINATOR SAID: “Leah Gillikin is a fourth-generation RN to serve Southeastern North Carolina. She had completed two associate’s degrees before finishing high school, one in arts and one in science. As an accelerated student, Leah graduated with her nursing degree from CFCC at age 20, and with limited funds, put herself through school with merit scholarships. She was hired as the first nursing graduate into the preceptor program at the inpatient center at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare (LCFL). After completing the program, Leah worked as a floor nurse in the care center ...
Leah is attending school to obtain her doctorate in nursing practice-family nurse practitioner at UNCW.
After losing her father three weeks after his diagnosis of colon cancer during her senior year of high school, she realized the difference it took to truly be a great nurse: someone who is willing, impartial and caring. She also realized after this loss that she had a passion for GI cancer prevention and early detection. She became involved with the Blue Ribbon Run, which raises money for colon cancer prevention, screening and cures.”
– Melissa Combs, chief clinical officer, Lower Cape Fear LifeCare
JULIE KING
TITLE: Chronic Care Manager
ORGANIZATION: Wilmington Health
WHAT A NOMINATOR SAID: “Julie King has always been known at our practice as a tender soul who will go out of her way for her colleagues and most definitely her patients.
When you meet her, she has a warmth about her that just brings instant comfort. She served many years as a primary care manager for the Porters Neck location(s) of Wilmington Health. Throughout that role, she ensured that patients received great access to care, as well as ensured the highest quality of value-based care was provided by all care team members. Although she was diagnosed with breast cancer later in her career, she soldiered on, and she still served on the floors in the clinics...
And, when she was in recovery, although she didn’t have much strength, she still served in the clinics. And, not only that, she always did it with her tender smile. She is our breast cancer warrior. ... In her current role as chronic care manager, she continues to go above and beyond.
She is supporting local area patients who have chronic conditions in ensuring they have access to care, medications, treatments and all things to ensure they are best managing their condition. ...”
– Desirae Hrynko, marketing manager, Wilmington Health
SARAH MYLOTT
TITLE: Clinical Manager
ORGANIZATION: Well Care Home Health
WHAT A NOMINATOR SAID: “Sarah Mylott has dedicated over two decades to the nursing profession, excelling in various roles such as staff RN and chief registered nurse at esteemed institutions including the New Hanover Regional Medical Center (NHRMC), Mercy San Juan Medical Center, California, Kaiser Permanente OBGYN Office and the Trinity Wellness Center.
She is currently a clinical manager for Well Care Home Health and has been with Well Care for over two years.
She holds a BS in Nursing from UNCW and an associate’s degree in nursing from Blue Ridge Community College in Weyers Cave, Virginia. With a wealth of experience in patient care and a comprehensive understanding of FDA drug safety guidelines, Sarah brings a relentless focus on safety and efficiency to her work.
However, what truly distinguishes Sarah is her exceptional ability to prioritize the needs of others and inspire those around her to do the same.
What Sarah’s directors had to say: One of Sarah’s most notable attributes is her unwavering dedication to patient care. She consistently ensures that her patients receive the right care at the right time ...
– Well Care Health
