Jazmine Bushee, a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center’s ExpressCare clinic was recently honored for her kindness and compassion on the job, particularly with young patients.
SVMC, a member of Dartmouth Health, awarded Bushee the PETAL Award earlier this month, which is an internal recognition given to staff who go above and beyond in their work. Nominations are submitted by colleagues and patients.
“She is routinely praised by patients, families and colleagues,” wrote Bushee’s nominator at ExpressCare. “She is noted to be one of the most patient and kind members of our team. One of the charge nurses recently said, 'She is the most patient nurse and is amazing with kids who have different needs.'"
Bushee also received praise from the mother of a child who came to ExpressCare with a bloody nose.
“She was so soft spoken and gentle,” the mother wrote. “She helped my daughter through it. My daughter said when she walked ‘I didn't know doctors were like this, she's my favorite doctor.’”
About Southwestern Vermont Medical Center
For more than a century, Southwestern Vermont Medical Center (SVMC) has delivered world-class care and comfort to every patient. Today, SVMC encompasses eight locations across Vermont, New York, and Massachusetts, including a 99-bed hospital and 23 primary and specialty care services. SVMC’s exceptional health teams possess expertise in everything from oncology to orthopedics. Our clinical strength has earned national attention, including six consecutive designations from the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s (ANCC) Magnet Recognition Program. Since joining Dartmouth Health in 2023, SVMC has expanded treatment options and services to keep patients closer to home for world-class care. As the largest employer in southwestern Vermont, SVMC is deeply invested in the region, engaging with the community through wellness initiatives, support of local nonprofit organizations and involvement in economic development. SVMC has robust volunteer leadership, at many levels, that help guide and govern the organization, ensuring SVMC continues to serve the patient and staff needs of today, and tomorrow.