Alfreida Starnes Named NMMC Employee of the Month

Starnes

TUPELO, Miss. (Press Release) -– Alfreida Starnes, phlebotomist in the Pathology Department, was named North Mississippi Medical Center’s Employee of the Month for November.

Starnes joined NMMC in 2001. She previously worked in the Food and Nutrition Department.

Starnes is a Shannon High School graduate and attended Itawamba Community College in Fulton and Cornerstone Christian Correspondence School.

In her nomination, Starnes was cited for being a considerate coworker who is good at her job.

“Alfreida always greets everyone with a smile and has a very kind and caring spirit about her,” one coworker wrote. “She is filled with compassion and treats everyone with the utmost respect. She is always encouraging and giving to others. She keeps a positive attitude and never complains.”

“Alfredia has superb phlebotomy skills and is often called upon to draw specimens from the most difficult patients,” another coworker wrote in her nomination. “She is very committed to caring for our patients and always gives superior customer service. She has such a positive outlook and it is always uplifting to be in her presence.”

Starnes said she enjoys assisting patients and coworkers alike.

“The best part of my job is meeting new people every day and being helpful to others — patients as well as staff,” Starnes said. “What I love about my job is that I’m always learning new things that I can share with others.”

She and her husband Marcus have two grown children—Martinez Riley and Marcus Starnes — and four grandchildren. They attend Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church.