Michelle Noonan was the recipient of this year’s Dr Partington award.
The award which has been going for a number of years is presented in memory of Dr Partington’s wife, Dr Mary Partington. It is awarded annually to a nurse in the acute medical wards at Noble’s Hospital.
The three criteria on which it is judged are demonstrating practical nursing care to a high standard, good attendance and providing support to colleagues.
Michelle Noonan has been a sister at the hospital for a number of years but had not worked as a senior sister but was asked to take on the role, for an initial six week period in 2011.
She remained in that position until September 2012. During that time she campaigned for patient safety and excellence in nursing care and took on a project to produce posters reminding staff of the importance of hydration and nutrition for patients.
She has undertaken teaching on the ward, during her shift with junior members of staff and bank staff, promoting best practice.
She has played an active role in meetings such as the professional development forum.
