Oerke has been an employee of GVMH since 2018 and works as a Registered Dietitian in the Food and Nutritional Services (FANS) department. In her role, she is responsible for the optimal nutritional care of all patients. She assists hospital patients, home health and hospice patients, provides medical nutrition therapy at outlying clinics, conducts support groups for patients with diabetes and more.
In her nomination, it stated Oerke is always supportive of her team members, is willing to take on new responsibilities and works additional hours on holidays and weekends to ensure the best care for patients.
As the Employee of the Month, Oerke received a GVMH gift and her name will be engraved on a plaque to be permanently displayed in the main campus. She is also one of 12 finalists for the 2023-2024 Employee of the Year award.
