TUPELO, Mississippi—North Mississippi Medical Center recently presented Angelia Brown, RN, of Okolona Medical Clinic with the RN Excellence Award during National Nurses Week.

Brown has worked at Okolona Medical Clinic since 1993 after a brief stint on NMMC’s Pediatrics unit. A 1985 graduate of Pontotoc High School, she earned a degree in secretarial technology from Itawamba Community College in 1987 before completing her associate degree in nursing at ICC in 1993.

“Angie has been my nurse for 29 years. She is an asset to the nursing field,” wrote Dr. Donald K. Smith, who nominated Brown for the award. “She is dedicated, dependable and loyal.  She is always early to work and walks in the door with a smile and positive attitude.”

“She is knowledgeable and professional. Angie is a team player and offers her help wherever it is needed,” wrote Dr. Joseph F. Jackson, who has worked with Brown for 21 years, in his nomination. “It is a pleasure working with her daily.  She is a true asset to our clinic.”

Brown was named North Mississippi Medical Clinics’ Employee of the Month in November 2017 and has been recognized in Stars Online. She is certified in TB skin testing and is a member of Mississippi Nurses Association. She and her husband, Greg, have a daughter, Alex, and attend West Heights Baptist Church.

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