King's Daughters Medical Center

Lauren Griffith worked in mental health for over 20 years and was ready for a change. With a bachelor’s degree in social work and a master’s degree in education and mental health counseling, she wanted to stay in a hospital setting but in a different role. She found exactly what she was looking for when she became a family liaison in the UK King’s Daughters Emergency Department nearly three years ago. Lauren is an advocate for the patient – checking on them, addressing any complaints or concerns, talking to providers and nurses for any updates, and seeing if they need anything to make their experience better. She still uses her counseling skills to help deescalate situations and communicate with patients and families to find out what’s really going on. “Many times, they just want to be heard and have someone who will take the time to sit and listen to them and help them to understand what is going on,” Lauren said. “My favorite part is when the patients are happy and watching their anxiety go down. Showing compassion and empathy goes a long way. King’s Daughters really cares about their team members and patients. The collaborative effort in the ED makes it a great environment to work in. Seeing the difference we make for our patients makes it all worthwhile.” Our Emergency Department is growing, with our new building expected to open in 2025. To join our team of amazing people like Lauren, visit https://lnkd.in/g3QtwgV5.

Eli Lewis began his career at UK King’s Daughters in the ED residency program, and became a nurse in the Emergency Department back in December. He had worked as a server during nursing school, which helped him to prepare for the flow and quick pace of the Emergency Department. “My favorite part is the adrenaline rush you get when trying to help people quickly,” Eli said. “I love the problem-solving aspect and figuring out what is wrong with the patient. If you like a challenge and like to think critically, you should definitely give the ED a shot.” Our Emergency Department is growing, with our new building expected to open in 2025. To join our team of amazing people like Eli, visit https://lnkd.in/g3QtwgV5.

Brandi Compliment, RN, loved working in the UK King’s Daughters emergency room, but wanted to try something new. She left in December 2023 to become a travel nurse, but quickly learned that it was not the right fit for her. “I missed the people I worked with,” Brandi said. “I was hesitant in the beginning, and knew within a month that I was ready to come back to King’s Daughters. I stuck out the 13-week contract and returned in March. I made the best decision for me and my family.” If you would be interested in joining the UK King’s Daughters team, visit MyKDCareer.com.

Thank you to all our team members who celebrated the 4th with us! We love hosting events and activities for our team and their families. Last night's rooftop party was a blast with Robot Charlie and fireworks! Special shoutout to our amazing volunteers for making it all possible.

King’s Daughters is looking for a Gerontology Nurse Practitioner to join our growing team and positively impact the life and wellbeing of the elderly population. The position will be based in Boyd County, Carter County, and Wurtland, providing primary medical services to patients living in long term care facilities. We offer a fantastic work-life balance and an excellent compensation and benefits package with paid time off, retirement, and more. For more information, contact Kelly Sanders at Kelly.Sanders@kdmc.kdhs.us or visithttps://lnkd.in/gtXGG5yK.

Happy Fourth of July! Today, we celebrate the spirit of independence and freedom. We also extend our gratitude to our incredible UK King's Daughters team for their dedication and hard work. A special shout-out to our new Emergency Department construction site, proudly displaying the Stars and Stripes. This symbolizes not just our nation's values, but also our collective commitment to providing top-notch care for our community. Thank you, team, for all that you do. Enjoy the holiday and stay safe!

Join the expanding team at King’s Daughters Medical Transport! KDMT is looking for drivers, EMTs, paramedics and more. We offer extremely competitive pay and benefits, and typically work 12-hour shifts. Be sure to ask about our sign-on bonuses! To learn more, visit https://lnkd.in/gVbEM5ej.

Shoutout to John Hobson, bedside clinical educator at UK King’s Daughters! John was recently recognized by Amanda Gillum, clinical nurse leader, through our Special Thanks and Recognition (STAR) program for going above and beyond. A big thank you to John for his dedication and hard work—it truly doesn't go unnoticed!

Hey UK KD team! Join us Thursday, July 4, from 8-10 p.m. on the rooftop of the 24th Street Parking Garage for a night of music, family fun, and fireworks. Bring your lawn chairs and celebratory spirit! 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐱𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐔𝐊 𝐊𝐢𝐧𝐠'𝐬 𝐃𝐚𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐟𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐬. Enjoy cold water, Scraggle Pop and the band Robot Charlie while watching the City of Ashland's fireworks at 10:15 p.m. The top two levels of the garage will close on July 3 for seating and weather adjustments. Porta-potties will be available on the bottom floor. We look forward to giving back to our team members and celebrating with you. Don’t miss this special night of music, fireworks, and fun! 

At UK King's Daughters, we value and appreciate our amazing team members. To show our gratitude, we offer a special perk: payroll deduction at the Central Park Farmers Market! Every Thursday from 2 to 6 p.m., our team can enjoy fresh, locally sourced produce and goods without worrying about cash or cards. Team members can also take advantage of our shuttle service, which will pick up and drop off team members at the market. Thank you for all your hard work. Enjoy this benefit and savor the best of local produce. See you at the market!