January 27, 2025 | Team Tuesday – Kelly Wright
Kelly Wright, RN has been with Harrison County Hospital for 12 years. Kelly is a nurse in the Surgery Department. Kelly prepares patients for surgery and then after surgery is with them as they wake up, letting them know surgery is over and they are doing great!
When asked about Kelly’s favorite part of her job, she said it is “Meeting people and taking care of them better than they have ever been taken care of.”
What does Kelly love most about OUR community?
I love our hometown and the many wonderful people in it.
Kelly spends a lot of her time helping take care of others. Outside of work, she helps take care of her father and her sweet granddaughters.
Fun fact about Kelly…she loves heavy metal music! Kelly – Thank you for your dedication and the care you put into your work!
January 20, 2026 | Team Tuesday – Samantha Crecelius
Samantha has been a Nurse with HCH for 20 years! She is currently the Nurse Manager of the ICU, TCU, Med Surg, and Swing Bed units. Overseeing multiple hospital units can be a very complex role. Samantha leads inpatient nursing staff, solves problems, ensures proper training and resources, manages schedules and staffing, maintains organization of each unit for high quality care, and is a certified instructor who teaches ACLS, PALS, CPR, Telemetry, and outpatient diabetes classes. She holds certifications in ACLS, PALS, NPR, and swing-bed care.
Sam’s favorite part of her career as a nurse manager is supporting her staff. “I enjoy empowering and mentoring my team so that they can grow in their roles,” explained Sam. “Seeing my staff be successful, gain confidence, and provide excellent care is incredibly rewarding.”
What does Samantha love most about OUR community?
I take pride in serving my own community because I get to care for friends, neighbors, and families I see outside the hospital. It makes every interaction personal and meaningful.
Fun fact about Sam…she collects antique salt and pepper shakers! Samantha – Thank you for your dedication and the care you put into your work!
January 13, 2026 | Team Tuesday – Ruby Keith
Ruby has been part of the Nutrition Services team at HCH for 16 years! Ruby is a lead grill cook and she serves our customers (hospital staff and visitors) by preparing grilled and made-to-order meals. Ruby holds an associates in pastry and is working towards an associates in food entrepreneurship.
Ruby’s favorite part of her career is cooking and seeing her customers on a daily basis enjoying their favorite foods, just the way they like them!
What does Ruby love most about OUR community?
One thing I love about the community is how someone is always there to help those in need.
Ruby does plenty of helping herself. She volunteers at her church in the kids’ ministry and guest services. Ruby is a kitchen rep on the Chrysalis board. She also has a cottage baker in her home and donates items to various organizations.
Fun fact about Ruby, she loves M&Ms and collects M&M characters and dispensers!
January 6, 2026 | Team Tuesday – Jacob Metcalf
Jacob has been a Paramedic with Harrison County Hospital EMS for four years, and has recently been named the new Mobile Integrated Health Clinician. Jacob’s favorite part of his career is making connections with patients and helping them during their worst time.
Jacob is also a career firefighter at New Albany Fire Department. He’s been in public safety since he was 18 years old. He has also run a full marathon (26.2 miles!) at the track at the Harrison County Fairgrounds!
What does Jacob love most about our community?
The close-knit community feeling that everyone shares across the county.
Jacob – Thank you for your dedication and the care you put into your work!