Pasco, Hillsborough & Pinellas, Florida (May 26, 2017) – Medical Center of Trinity announced that Lizette Otero, RN, BSN, MBA, Director of Nursing for Progressive Care Unit/Cardiovascular Care Unit, was recently presented with the Frist Humanitarian Employee Award.
Ms. Otero has served at Medical Center of Trinity for over a decade and has proven to be an invaluable member of the hospital team. Her nomination states that what truly separates Lizette from others is her dedication to serving those not only in the community but on a global level. Ms. Otero has been a member of the Women’s Orthopedic Global Outreach (WOGO) for the last four years. This team of amazing individuals is dedicated to transforming lives in underserved global communities by reducing the chronic burden of arthritis and disability through total joint reconstruction. They provide free life-altering orthopedic surgery that eliminates debilitating arthritis and restores disabled joints so that women can reclaim the ability to care for themselves, their families, and their communities. They train in-country surgeons and other healthcare professionals and specialized orthopedic skills and technology so they can improve the health of their patients.
Ms. Otero uses her vacation time for these medical trips. She has a reputation as someone who is dedicated to improving the lives of others, which is evident when she speaks about her mission trips. This dedication is also reflected in her daily work. Her colleagues state that, “Lizette has a huge heart; everyone who knows her is touched by her kindness, compassion, and spirit.”
Created in 1971, the Frist Humanitarian Award honors outstanding individuals for humanitarian and volunteer service. Named in honor of the late Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. – founder of HCA and renowned humanitarian – the award recognizes individuals whose dedication and care-giving epitomize the highest standard of quality and personal commitment. Each nominee for the award is judged in the following four categories:
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“For more than 45 years we have celebrated and commended individuals for their achievements and contributions to their communities and to our organizations through the Frist Humanitarian Awards,” said Leigh Massengill, CEO of Medical Center of Trinity.
Attached photo: Lizette Otero
About Medical Center of Trinity
Medical Center of Trinity is a 288 bed, state-of-the-art, all-private room hospital (Main Campus) strategically located in the tri-county area of Pasco, Pinellas, and Hillsborough Counties. The facility is located at 9330 State Road 54, Trinity, FL 34655, near the intersection of State Road (SR) 54 and Little Road. Medical Center of Trinity clinical and acute-care programs include:
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[if !supportLists]· [endif]Cancer Care |
[if !supportLists]· [endif]Obstetrics including NICU |
[if !supportLists]· [endif]Cardiac Rehabilitation |
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[if !supportLists]· [endif]Women’s Imaging Center with Comprehensive Breast Care |
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[if !supportLists]· [endif]Wound Care & Hyperbaric Medicine |
Medical Center of Trinity has received Chest Pain Center with PCI accreditation from the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care (SCPC). The hospital has also been designated as an Advanced Certified Primary Stroke Center, and an American Institute of Minimally Invasive Surgery Gynecological Surgery of Excellence
Medical Center of Trinity is recognized among the nation’s Top Performers on five key quality measures – heart attack, heart failure, pneumonia, surgical care and stroke by The Joint Commission— the leading accreditor of health care organizations in America. The Cancer Care program is an Accredited Comprehensive Community Cancer Program by the Commission on Cancer of the American College of Surgeons.