WAIMEA — Turner Martin, a registered nurse in the hospital’s Medical-Surgical Department, has been named North Hawai’i Community Hospital’s employee of the quarter. Turner began working at NHCH as a volunteer, then was hired as a certified nursing assistant. Turner further advanced his career and became a registered nurse. “Turner is being recognized for his exceptional work as a nurse and his uplifting attitude that he brings to his patients and co-workers every day,” said Cindy Kamikawa, Presid ent, North Hawai’i Community Hospital. “Turner has a heart of a champion, is always willing to help, and is always smiling .”
“Turner’s priority are his patients, and Turner’s patients love him and always speak highly of him,” said NHCH Medical-Surgical and FBU Manager Toni Kalauli. “It is truly an honor to have Turner on our team. He is an extremely skilled employee and a valuable asset to NHCH and our community.”
Turner was recognized at a hospital ceremony today with co-workers.