PULLMAN, WA—During Employee Appreciation celebrations, Pullman Regional Hospital recognized Rachel Nelson, Fiscal Specialist in the Fiscal Services department, as Outstanding Employee for 2025, and Sheila Burman, a Registered Nurse in the Same-Day Services Department and Tracy Manderville, a Registered Nurse at Palouse Pediatrics, as Nurse Excellence Award winners.
Nelson has worked at Pullman Regional Hospital for two years in the Fiscal Services Department. She was nominated by a colleague for the annual honor of Outstanding Employee and was selected from a pool of 17 nominees.
Colleagues of Nelson described her as resilient and dedicated, especially through a new accounting software integration, which she “mastered, inspiring her colleagues to emulate her resilience and resourcefulness.” Her nomination letter also described how her “presence has been essential to the hospital’s financial stability during the last few years that has had so many changes.” Nelson also trains service dogs in her time outside of work and has helped families receive service dogs well-trained for medical environments.
Burman has worked at Pullman Regional Hospital for one year and nine months as a Registered Nurse in the Same Day Services department. She was nominated by her colleagues for the annual Nurse Excellence honor and selected from a pool of 10 nominees.
One colleague described Burman’s kindness and compassion as “lifesaving” and that she “brings humor, fun, and compassion to the workplace while meeting each patient where they are, and knows that at the end of the day, they are people too.”
Manderville has worked at Pullman Regional Hospital’s Palouse Pediatrics practice as a Registered Nurse for two years. She was nominated by her colleagues for the annual Nurse Excellence honor and selected from a pool of 10 nominees.
Nomination submissions highlight Manderville’s dedication to providing a safe, accessible and informed vaccine program for children on the Palouse. “Her proactive approach not only helps prevent illness but also alleviates the burden on healthcare facilities by reducing flu-related hospital visits.” A colleague described her as “an exceptional healthcare professional whose unwavering dedication to patient care and safety has made a lasting impact in our organization. She approaches each interaction with empathy, ensuring that families feel heard and supported in making informed healthcare decisions.”
About the Outstanding Employee Award
Employees at Pullman Regional with two or more years of service and who are in good standing, with updated licenses and certifications, are eligible to be nominated for the Outstanding Employee Award. After evaluation of all applications, a winner is selected by a committee of past Outstanding Employee Award recipients.
About the Nurse Excellence Award
The Nurse Excellence Award has been given for the past 30 years at Pullman Regional Hospital. Nurses (LPN or RN) are recognized for going above and beyond the requirements of their job to provide quality patient care and demonstrate consistency with the cultural values of the organization.
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