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November 14, 2016Texas County Memorial Hospital has named April Crites of Bucyrus the October employee of the month.
Crites is a registered nurse in the medical surgical department, and she has worked at the hospital since 2012. Crites was nominated for the award by her supervisor, John Sawyer, TCMH medical surgical director.
“April is a key component in what makes the med surg department at pleasant place to work,” Sawyer said. “April is always quick to make her patients and co-workers smile with her quirky sense of humor.”
Sawyer noted that Crites willingly works in other hospital department when needed, she makes patient home visits, and she’s a preceptor and mentor to students and to new employees.
“April has a very genuine personality,” Sawyer said.
As employee of the month, Crites received a certificate honoring her achievement; a pin; a special parking place in the TCMH lot; one day of paid vacation; a $50 gift card, and gift certificates to Paws N Claws, D&L Florist; Blissful Nirvana Massage, Wher Motors, and TQ’s BBQ. A reception will be held at the hospital in honor of Crites.
Crites is eligible for the 2016 TCMH employee of the year award.

TCMH October employee of the month, April Crites (left), and her supervisor, John Sawyer.