2009 Caring Kind Winner
Janet Wolfe, of Clearwater, is the 2009 Caring Kind Award Winner of Antelope Memorial Hospital. She was recognized for the award during National Hospital Week (May 10th – 16th).
Each year the Nebraska Hospital Association honors employees from hospitals across the state as “Caring Kind” employees. The honored employee must exemplify that spirit of someone who gives that “something special” to others.
Janet was nominated and selected by her fellow AMH employees to win this prestigious award. Her nominations reflected the many positive qualities she brings to work each day.
Janet was nominated because she is very cheerful, conscientious and caring toward her patients, desiring the very best for them. Having a positive attitude, she has been a devoted nurse and employee for 34 years. When life throws her a curve, she makes the best of it and continues to be upbeat.
“It’s been a very humbling experience to win this award,” said Janet. “It’s an honor to be chosen by your peers − it’s wonderful. I feel I work in a really great environment. My co-workers have definitely grown to be more than just my friends − they’re like family to me.”
In 1974, Janet began working full-time at AMH as a licensed practical nurse (LPN) on the floor. Later, she worked in the ER department before returning to the floor where she currently works.
“I’ve always felt a strong sense of loyalty was very important to one’s job,” said Janet. “And that’s how I’ve felt toward Antelope Memorial Hospital through the years.
I truly feel blessed to have the opportunity to work here.”
During her career, Janet has also enjoyed other nursing experiences outside of working as a floor nurse. In 1981, she began to offer CPR classes after an incident with her son inspired her to teach the lifesaving technique. She also took care of a young gentleman who was a quadriplegic for 11 years in his home. In addition, she taught stroke awareness and prevention seminars for the public for over a year.
Residing in Clearwater, Janet and her husband, Gary, are members of the Concordia Lutheran Church and have four children. Their daughter, Angela Hamilton, and her husband, Chad, reside in Omaha. Their son, Adam, and his wife, Trisha, reside in Norfolk and have three daughters, Madeline, Alexis and Halle. Their son, Jeffrey, and daughter, Lisa, both reside in Norfolk. Janet’s hobbies include spending time with her grandchildren, scrapbooking, fishing, boating and being at home.
Next fall, the Nebraska Hospital Association will host an award presentation at the Cornhusker in Lincoln honoring Janet and other “Caring Kind Award” recipients in Nebraska.