TUPELO, Mississippi - The coworker who nominated Peters says she “ demonstrates a strong commitment to excellence and service” and “ goes above and beyond the call of duty for our patients and our organization.” When tracheostomy (trach) tubes and inner cannulas became scarce, Peters initiated a plan of action to help resolve the issue. She visited several nursing units to learn more about utilization and invested a great deal of time with the vendor to get an understanding of trach supplies. Then, Peters developed a spreadsheet to help departments that utilize these supplies identify where they are available throughout the hospital. 

Peters was also lauded for traveling to Arkansas to meet a vendor to pick up essential infant formula for the NICU. “ This formula was quickly depleting and there were no deliveries coming from the manufacturer,” her nomination states. “ Lana spent the entire afternoon traveling to ensure the NICU did not run out of formula. She truly cares about the outcome of every patient.”

Peters, who resides in Tupelo, joined the NMMC team in June 2021. She holds an associate degree in nursing from Kaskaskia College in Centralia, Illinois; a bachelor’s degree in nursing from the University of Illinois at Springfield and a master’s degree in health care administration from Saint Louis University in Missouri. She is also a Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality.

NMMC’s Star of the Month is selected by a team of employees.