DR. RACHEL LANE, 30 / Clinical Psychologist, Catawba Hospital
Dr. Rachel Lane has worked at Catawba Hospital for three years as a psychologist, providing therapeutic care to underserved and challenging patients. Skilled in forensics, Lane has become the type of leader her team members of all ages can not only rely on, but to seek guidance and support. She runs several treatment groups, supervises interns, lectures to medical residents and new nursing staff, provides individual therapy, evaluates patients and develops treatment plans for patients during their stay. Lane chairs two hospital committees designed to improve morale and acknowledgment of her coworkers’ hard work, and also serves on a team that is implementing a new electronic health record program statewide. “I feel lucky to be a part of an organization that serves many individuals with mental health needs,” she says. “It is my hope that I can contribute to their recovery … so they can return to their lives as valuable members of our community.”
- Serves on Safety Culture Workgroup committee
- Serves on Applause Committee
- Recognized as “Compassionate Performer” and “Star Performer” at Catawba Hospital
From the Nomination: “Dr. Lane has demonstrated proven leadership abilities … She is always willing to go above and beyond what is asked of her and help out her colleagues. … Despite her young age, her older colleagues look up to her and view her as someone they can turn to for guidance and support. The facility director is in the process of nominating her for the Virginia Public Sector Leadership program, as she has proven to be someone who would be an inspiring and innovative leader. She is always willing to pitch in and help her coworkers and members of her treatment team, and does so with a positive and enthusiastic attitude. What sets Lane apart is that she shows excellence in her therapeutic work, leadership abilities, initiative, report writing, and ability to work collaboratively and support others.”
What do you love about Roanoke?
Lane: “I have lived in many places, but the Roanoke area was the first place that actually felt like home. There is a sense of community that truly does not exist anywhere else.”
