Dedication to patients and a strong work ethic are vital signs in the career of Virginia Lally, R.N., of Baptist Health Home Care, who was recently named Baptist Outpatient Services Nurse of the Year. In 34 years of service at Baptist Health, Lally has taken only two sick days. That commitment to patient care has led to her recent designation as Baptist Outpatient Services Nurse of the Year.

“I work with an incredible team of nurses and believe that many of them are qualified to become Nurse of the Year,” said Lally. “Winning was emotional and exciting. I was very pleased with the feedback from patients and appreciative of the recognition from my peers.”

Lally, an alumna of Gardner-Webb University, hopes to further her clinical education in order to assist more patients.