About Lori Werkmeister,CNA, Med/Surg . . .
Lori was born in Brookings, SD and raised in Rapid City, SD.    Lori’s husband, Marvin, is disabled; he’s Mr. Mom to their six children: Michael, 26; Nicholas, 22; Kody, 18; Kasey, 14; Montonie, 12 and Chantal, 11.

On her job . . .
“I have been working for Mercy for eight years as a CNA on the night shift and filling in on the day shift when they need the help.”

On being named Employee of the Month . . .
“Very surprised!  I work with a great bunch of nice co-workers and I love learning new areas to help out when needed.”

On what she looks forward to each day . . .
“Spending time with my family, going fishing, camping and especially hunting to get a bigger buck then my husband.”

On patient  relations . . .
“I love to help take care of the patients and spend time listening to them, even though some patients can be harder then others.”

Nomination Comments . . .
“Lori’s compassion is evident in all that she does, with her fellow staff members as well as with patients and their families.  I feel she lives out our core values in her daily work.”