Covenant Health LeConte’s 2025 Silver Lamp Award Recipients

Congratulations to Jessie Billiter and Coy Parton, the 2025 Silver Lamp Award recipients from Covenant Health LeConte. Presented by the Trinity Health Foundation of East Tennessee, the Silver Lamp Award scholarships support ongoing education for healthcare professionals who demonstrate excellence in their fields.

Created in 2006, the Silver Lamp Award commemorates Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing. Nightingale was known as the “Lady with the Lamp.” The award recognizes exceptional individuals who have made significant contributions to their areas of clinical expertise and encourages their ongoing development.

About LeConte’s 2025 Silver Lamp Award Recipients

Billiter is a patient registration specialist in the admissions department and has worked at LeConte for two years. “Jessie is an amazing individual. She goes above and beyond to make our patients feel welcome,” says Samantha McGill, registration manager. “She ensures her coworkers receive the training they need to succeed. Jessie recently took on a project that will boost productivity and reduce salary costs across the department.”

Parton is a patient care assistant in the emergency department and has worked at LeConte for one year. “Coy has been a wonderful addition to the LeConte team,” McGill says. “His top priority is always to make sure each patient feels comforted and safe. He excels at problem solving and works collaboratively with his coworkers to find the best solutions for patient care.”

As students in the nursing program at Walters State Community College, Billiter and Parton plan to use their awards to assist with the cost of tuition, books, and other expenses.

Both of LeConte’s 2025 Silver Lamp Award recipients are outstanding healthcare professionals. As their career journeys continue, their contributions to LeConte and the broader community are sure to make a lasting impact.