A NURSE who works at the Cumberland Infirmary has been nominated for a prestigious award.

Meena Sarangapani, who works on Elm C ward at the Cumberland Infirmary, has been nominated for the Overseas Nurse of the Year at the Nursing Times Workforce Summit and Awards.

Meena joined the team at the hospital in April last year after arriving in the UK from India and is 'super excited' to be nominated for the award.

"My current role as an Admiral Nurse is quite challenging and I am looking forward to giving it my best shot.

"It’s a learning day every day and I feel contented working on this ward. I get job satisfaction every day I leave my shift," Meena said.

“I felt really happy for the recognition I got from the Trust, my ward manager Leanne Frame and my team mates."

"I think I have been nominated for the passion I have for my profession and maybe for the way I treat our patients with love and compassion.”

Before moving to England Meena worked on surgical and medical wards in India and was as an associate professor of psychiatry nursing at various colleges in India.

She now works as an Admiral Nurse who are part of Dementia UK and help provide life-changing support for families affected by all forms of dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease.

“I am so proud of Meena and all she has achieved and that she is part of the team on Elm C," said Leanne Frame, ward sister on Elm C.

News and Star: NCICNCIC (Image: NCIC)“She is kind and compassionate and her approach with patients is lovely to see.

"She really is a shining star and if we had a world full of Meena’s the world would be a peaceful, happy and beautiful place.”

Alongside her busy life as a nurse, Meena takes time to welcome new nurses to the hospital and attends the regional ‘stay and thrive’ group focused on helping international nurses.

The awards will be held at the Hilton London Metropole Hotel on Tuesday, November 22.

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