The 39th annual Conkey Family Award winner was announced on Friday afternoon at Mendota's OSF St. Paul Medical Center in the Serenity Garden.
Darci Kettleborough, RN from the Surgical Services Department from OSF St. Paul, was named this year’s winner.
Kettleborough has been caring for patients for nearly 34 years and is described by her nominator as inspiring.
“Darci kindness and caring is evident to ensuring that each patient feels like they are the only patient. She is compassionate and is carrying out Gods word throughout her work,” said her nominator.