The Buzz Around Wayne County

13 THE BUZZ AROUND WAYNE COUNTY September 2024 3 UNC Nurses Named Among Great 100 Nurses in North Carolina UNC Health Wayne is proud to an- nounce that three of our exceptional nurses have been named among the Great 100 Nurses in North Carolina for 2024: Amanda Ramsey, RN, BSN, NCSN; Carrie Stokes, RN, BSN; and Dr. Jennifer Sugg, EdD, MSN, RN, CCRN, CNE. This prestigious recognition high- lights their dedication, skill, and compassion- ate care, which have made a profound impact on our community. Ramsey has brought her expertise to pediatrics, maternity, labor and delivery, and most recently, school health. A graduate of East Carolina University with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Ramsey became a Nation- al Board-Certified School Nurse in 2019 and continues to maintain that certification. Her commitment to excellence in nursing was also recognized earlier this year when she received the Nurse Excellence 2023 Award. Joining the UNC Health Wayne team in 2016, Stokes began her career in Med-Surg before focusing her skills on Stroke and Chest Pain Coordination. Stokes has been instrumen- tal in UNC Health Wayne obtaining certi- fication as a Primary Stroke Center and her commitment to patient care has earned her the Heart of Carolina Care award in 2020 and the Nurse Excellence Award in 2023. With over 25 years of service to UNC Health Wayne, Sugg has shared her talents across various areas, including critical care, cardio- vascular care, and most recently organization- al learning. As a nurse educator and clinical administrator, Sugg has made a lasting impact on the development of nursing professionals both within UNC Health Wayne and in the broader educational community. A New School Year Communities Supporting Schools is so excited to be back for the 2024-2025 school year. We have already had our "Back to School" celebration with all of our staff, we contin- ue to collect school supplies, and we are excited about welcoming volunteers into our programs. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer at one of our schools or in the Restorative Justice Program, please contact our office at 919-735-1432. We need to have a background check completed before we can complete the training process for all volun- teers. Staff for 2024-2025: Restorative Justice Program Director- Barbara Nelson Program Assistant- Cassey Curran Elementary Schools Brogden Primary – Nancy Lancaster Carver Elementary – Wendy Hooks Carver Heights Elementary – Robin DeVeaux, Nikki Jackson North Drive Elementary- Becky Dixon Middle Schools Brogden Middle - Greg Batts Dillard Middle – Mary Kay James Grantham Middle – Angie Rains Mount Olive Middle – Terri McKay High Schools Goldsboro High School – Anne Millington Southern Wayne High School – Sharon Pat- terson Spring Creek High School – Veda McNair Communities Supporting Schools contin- ues to receive AND welcome school supplies! We need school supplies throughout the school year. Anyone who is interested in do- nating school supplies is welcome to contact the CSS of Wayne office at 919-735-1432 or email Selena Bennett at sbennett@waynecss. org. Selena Bennett Executive Director CSS of Wayne Today's Actions Jonathan Greeson, CFP® In Gladiator, Russell Crowe says, "What we do in life echoes in eternity." No, the quote has nothing to do with money as he was preparing people to fight for their lives, but we can still use the mantra in our financial management. It's easy to say more money is the solu- tion to our financial problems, but that's not necessarily true. How often have we seen professional athletes and celebrities go from extreme wealth to poverty in a few years? Sure, we would all love to have more money. I don't know anyone who enjoys struggling through life. Unfortunately, there will always be temptations and expenses facing us each day. The amount of money we have will never be enough if we don't learn discipline in financial management. This discipline isn't only about managing money. Something as simple as obeying laws is important to your financial plan. A speed- ing ticket brings fines, court costs, and higher insurance premiums. Not to mention the extra costs to your health if an accident occurs. These unexpected expenses can be budget killers when you're already living month to month. Then you may have to take on more debt just to get by, so you start feeling like getting ahead is impossible. Was all of this worth the "thrill" of beating your GPS to your destination? Although we rarely realize it, the actions we take each day can impact the comfort of our future. Our greatest asset is time, so don't waste it. Email me! Jonathan Greeson Financial Planning is located in Pikeville. For more information, visit www.jonathangreeson.com. In- vestment advisory services offered through Brookstone Wealth Advisors, LLC (BWA), a registered investment advisor and an affiliate of Brookstone Capital Management, LLC. BWA and Jona- than Greeson Financial Planning are independent of each other. Insurance products and services are not offered through BWA but are offered and sold through individually licensed and appointed agents. WCC Presents 2024 Distinguished Chair Awards GOLDSBORO, N.C. – Two Wayne Community College faculty members have been honored with the College's 21st set of "Distinguished Chair" awards. Transportation Department Chair Kevin Jordan and EMS Instructor/Coordinator Kim Boswell each received a trophy and a mon- etary prize to use for travel or professional development. The Distinguished Chair awards recog- nize outstanding full-time curriculum faculty members who have distinguished themselves at the College and in the community. The awards are made possible by an annual gift to the Foundation of WCC by an anonymous donor. Jordan has been a WCC faculty mem- ber for over 15 years. His nomination for the award noted that he "embraced the value of being a student-friendly instructor" and that Jordan's team has prospered under his leadership. His supervisor said, "He never asks anything from his team that he would not be willing to do himself." Boswell began teaching at WCC part time in 2006 and became the full-time EMS coordinator in 2011. Her supervisor said she brings a positive high energy to any situation and is "the picture of selfless service." Boswell was described as kind and compassionate and someone who "always goes above and beyond the call of duty in pursuing excellence and helping others." EMS Instructor/Coor- dinator Kim Boswell and Transportation Department Chair Kevin Jordan are the recipients of WCC's 2024 Distinguished Chair awards.

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