We say a fond farewell to senior charge nurse Geraldine Ruddy who retired on 4 October after 32 years’ service.
Geraldine, who was based in ward 18 at University Hospital Monklands (UHM), began her nursing career in 1989. On qualifying, Geraldine joined NHS Lanarkshire in 1992 when she was appointed as staff nurse in ward 19 at University Hospital Monklands.
Geraldine thereafter moved to ward 18 and, in 1996, obtained a degree in nursing. In 2008, Geraldine took up the post of senior charge nurse, a position she held until her retirement.
Geraldine is married to Andy and has two daughters, Nicola and Debbie, and a son Daniel. Geraldine is passionate about patient safety and care and has dedicated her life to ward 18 at University Hospital Monklands.
In her spare time, she enjoys meeting friends for tea, walking, shopping and spending time perfecting her gardening skills.
Sharlen Bissland, charge nurse, ward 18, UHM, said: “Geraldine is a model professional, she leads the team by example, setting very high standards thus bringing the best out of ward 18 staff. She is always encouraging to strive for excellence.
“Geraldine has dedicated her working life to nursing in ward 18 at Monklands and will be missed as a leader, colleague and, most importantly, as a friend”.
