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Recognize Lifesaver Award Recipients
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INFORMATION CONTACT:
Patrick Niland, County Manager’s Office, Deputy County Manager, 704-283-3630
ACTION REQUESTED:
Recognize Public Health Nurses Maegan Trull and Jennifer Gribben for their lifesaving actions while working at the emergency shelter during Winter Storm Fern.
PRIOR BOARD ACTIONS:
None.
BACKGROUND:
On Jan. 25, 2026, while staffing the County’s emergency shelter during Winter Storm Fern, nurses Maegan Trull and Jennifer Gribben demonstrated exceptional clinical skill, professionalism and composure when a shelter client experienced a life-threatening medical crisis. While conducting a routine intake assessment, the nurses quickly identified that the client’s condition was rapidly declining. The individual became unresponsive and had shallow, irregular breathing. Without hesitation, Trull and Gribben transitioned from assessment to lifesaving care. They safely assisted the individual to the floor, ensured the airway was open, and immediately began appropriate resuscitative measures. Their rapid recognition of the situation, paired with decisive action and seamless teamwork, ensured that critical care was delivered without delay.
The County’s Management Team surprised Trull and Gribben with the Lifesaver Award on April 10. The Lifesaver Award is presented to County employees whose actions directly contribute to saving a life.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None.