NMMC Presents BEE Award to Bearden

TUPELO, Mississippi— North Mississippi Medical Center recently presented a BEE (Beyond Exceptional Expectations) Award to Mackenzie Bearden of 3 West.

A teammate nominated Bearden for her extraordinary care of a family member who was distressed because of her loved one’s condition. In addition to getting the case manager and chaplain to help comfort her, “Mackenzie stayed with this family member, comforting her and taking all measure to calm her down,” her nomination reads. “She even helped the lady make phone calls to another family member and her job to let them know she would not be coming in.”

Bearden embraced the family member, walking the halls with her as she processed the situation. When the patient was moved to the Intensive Care Unit, she helped the family member pack their belongings for the move. “Mackenzie is very passionate about her patients and their family,” a coworker wrote. “She is always doing extra things to provide ultimate care.”

Bearden joined the NMMC team in February 2023 and works as a unit coordinator, certified nursing assistant and monitor technician on 3 West/Intermediate Care. She is a graduate of New Site High School and has completed EKG and monitor technician training. She resides in Tupelo with her daughter, Willow.

The BEE Award is given to a deserving caregiver each month at NMMC. Winners receive a certificate and pin, as well as flowers donated by Bishop’s Flower Shop. Nomination forms are available throughout NMMC or at www.nmhs.net/bee-award. For more information, call (662) 377-3431 or email BEEAwards@nmhs.net.