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JAMESTOWN, N.D.(NewsDakota.com/JRMC) – Jamestown Regional Medical Center (JRMC) recently announced Katie Barta,
Courtney Cook, Maggy Russek and Brianna Six as its most recent Legend Award recipients.

The Legend Award is the most prestigious distinction for a JRMC employee. The Legend Award recognizes
employees who exceed expectations and are THE difference in the lives of those they serve.

Essentia Health Family Medicine Physician Dr. Kilby Osborn nominated the Registered Nurses after he served
a shift as JRMC’s hospitalist.
“Under increasing pressures, these four nurses performed above and beyond expectations,” Dr. Osborn said.
“Their initiative, efficiency, attention to detail and professionalism were above and beyond expectations given
the unforeseen circumstances. The outstanding performance by the above-named nurses reflect great credit
upon themselves, JRMC and their profession.”

JRMC Legends are real-life examples for others to follow. Every day, acts of heroism take place in healthcare.

“In today’s healthcare environment, a highly functioning team is essential to providing safe, quality patient care.
When healthcare team members work together, they share knowledge and skills, communicate more effectively
and make better decisions. This positively impacts patient outcomes. We celebrate the teamwork and ethics
Katie, Courtney, Margaret, and Brianna demonstrated.”

A legend is not created in a day. It takes consistent commitment to performing with selfless purpose. A legend
commits every day — without concern for recognition — to being irreplaceable. Katie, Courtney, Margaret and
Brianna are examples of this, said Patient Care Unit Manager Lisa Schrenk.

“These nurses deserve this recognition because they are intelligent, genuine, compassionate individuals
that embody everything that an exceptional nurse is. A nurse doesn’t go to work thinking about how he or she
can receive an award, rather they show up to every shift to ensure their patients receive the very best care that
they deserve. These awesome ladies are no exception, and I am so proud of them and extremely grateful they
are here caring for patients at JRMC,” Schrenk said. 

Each month, JRMC employees cast nominations for the next Legend Award winner. Once nominations are in,
JRMC’s 350 employees vote on their favorite nominees and their stories.