Tyler Lay, an employee for over 10 years at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital, was named West Tennessee Healthcare’s employee of the month for June.

Tyler, a registered nurse who works in the pre-admit testing clinic department, received the award during the West Tennessee Healthcare’s Board of Trustees monthly meeting at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital, Tuesday.

The award was presented by Vice President: Deann Thelen, VP/CEO, Jackson-Madison County General Hospital; Executive Director – Herb Owrey, Surgical Services; Director, and Kimberly Crews, Perioperative Services.

According to Amy Garner – West Tennessee Healthcare – Chief Compliance & Communications Officer – Tyler has a very positive attitude about work and life itself.

“Tyler is very knowledgeable, a hard worker, very giving, a good teacher, a great role model, and he is amazing,” Garner said, “He doesn’t let anything hold him back or keep him from doing anything he sets his mind to.

“Tyler adapts well to change and volunteers for undesirable tasks without negativity. He is focused on the delivery of wonderful patient care. He is very conscious of policy and procedures. He goes above and beyond to help patients and his coworkers.”

From coworkers –

“Working with him is one of the most rewarding parts of working at WTH.”

“When we had to help staff overflow ICU during COVID, Tyler was the first to volunteer and assume his role as an ICU nurse. Thank you for everything you do Tyler!”

(PHOTO: Tyler Lay)