Lehigh Valley Health Network announces the colleague of the month for June.

Melissa Salovay, RN

Town: Palmerton

Work location: LVHN Carbon

Job Title: RN, BSN, CEN

Department you work in: Emergency Room

Why I like working there: All the nursing staff and physicians work as a team to treat the community of Carbon County.

Challenges/proud moments: Proud moments are when patients enjoy their experience and thank us for what we do. Going above and beyond to give excellent care to the community.

How long you have worked there: I have worked for LVHN six years.

Background: I graduated in 2007 from Cedar Crest College and have been a nurse for 15 years. For the past six years I have been working at LVH-Cedar Crest, and recently started working at LVH-Carbon’s Emergency Room as their full-time charge nurse.

Family: I have three girls, three dogs, three chickens and two bearded dragons. My amazing husband also works for LVHN.

Hobbies: Working out at the gym, working outside and spending time with family.

Why you like working for LVHN: The LVHN core values are instilled in each colleague. The doctors are awesome to work with. We treat each other with respect, and like family. I am proud to say I work for LVHN.