Lentz Awarded Trauma RN Pin

TUPELO, Mississippi—The Mississippi Trauma Care System Foundation recently presented a Mississippi Trauma RN pin to Cynthia Lentz of Fulton, a registered nurse with North Mississippi Medical Center’s CareFlight ground/air services.

Only six pins have been awarded thus far in Mississippi, and Cynthia is the first NMHS team member to receive one. The foundation bestowed the honor to recognize Lentz’s exemplary patient care and participation in extracurricular trauma-related activities.

Lentz became a registered nurse 21 years ago and, aside from one year in medical-surgical nursing, has spent her career in emergency services. In addition to working in NMMC’s Emergency Department since 2002, she serves on the Critical Care Transport Team. She enjoys the challenge of caring for a variety of patients experiencing medical and trauma emergencies.

“As her experience, skills and knowledge base grew, she too grew as a ‘go to’ resource for new nurses in the Emergency Department,” states Lentz’s nomination. “By mentoring others, Cynthia is able to pass the quality and excellence she gives to the newer nurses in the unit.”

In June 2022, Lentz became a flight nurse with NMMC’s CareFlight medical helicopter, where she is also excelling. “Her positive attitude, calm demeaner and experience make her a valuable asset to the team,” her nomination states. “She’s a great mentor and shows a dedication to providing the best patient care.”

To learn more about a nursing career at NMMC, visit nmhs.net/careers.