Congratulations to Glenda Cornish, CNA at UM Shore Emergency Center at Cambridge, for her selection as the 2024 Mid Shore Nursing Assistant Advisory Council’s CNA of the Year.
“I am honored and thrilled to be selected as CNA of the Year,” Cornish said. “My profession gives me great joy and I’m proud to be recognized for excellence in patient care.”
Cornish has been a CNA for 45 years, 36 of them at SRH. She was chosen from among 23 candidates who were nominated for the annual award by supervisors and peers representing hospital, medical practice, assisted living and Alzheimer’s care, home care and skilled nursing entities in Caroline, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne’s and Talbot counties. Nominees are evaluated from criteria that includes patient safety, leadership, teamwork, compassion, professionalism and work ethic.
“We are thrilled that Glenda received this well-deserved award,” said Danielle Wilson, Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer. “And we are proud to have presented so many wonderful nominees for this year’s awards. This dedicated group of professionals deserves recognition for the essential work they do. I am deeply grateful.”
Cornish was nominated by fellow team member Meghan Thompson, RN, who wrote: “Glenda Cornish is an amazing CNA who goes above and beyond for her ER family and patients every day. She is always willing to help others learn and give them tips and tricks to succeed. I could tell you that she is punctual and that attributes to her professionalism, but she is so much more than that. She is a staple of our community. I cannot tell you how many patients and their families come in and are so relieved when they see Glenda’s smile. I always hear, ‘Hey girl how are you! How is the family?’ Many members of our community remember her from the old hospital and tell their stories about how she cared for them. She is genuinely compassionate and tends to all of our patients and their families the same. She treats everyone with respect and dignity. She is a kindhearted, fun, and a true asset to our team. For nurses week this year, she took it upon herself to make and provide the nurses on duty with lunch one day. We are so lucky to have her and appreciate all her hard work.”