SJWS Employee of the Month

The St. John West Shore Hospital Employee of the Month was developed as part of the 25th Anniversary year celebration. At the end of the year, one person will receive the St. John of God Award. Nominees must exhibit the hospital’s core values in their jobs. The core values are: compassion, courage, respect, justice and collaboration.

2008
	Sue Ramsey is the SJWS March Employee of the Month! Sue Ramsey works in the Nutritional Services Department and has been with SJWS since, 1981! Sue was nominated for Employee of the Month from a co-worker who says that Sue demonstrates compassion with her “daily commitment to exceeding expectations of others whether they are peers, customers, or other staff she supervises. She shares good relationships on a “personal caring” level with all employees.”
	Larry Ambrose is the SJWS February Employee of the Month! Larry has been with SJWS since December, 1996 and works in the Security Department. Larry was nominated Employee of the Month from a co-worker for his Compassion and Courage. “Not only does Larry help keep our employees and patients safe at night by conducting security checks on all of the buildings he shows caring and support with every patient walking into the emergency department - He offers assistance without a second thought.”
2007
	Michelle Shilliday is the SJWS December Employee of the Month! Michelle has been with SJWS since February, 2002 and is an RN on 4 South Ortho Unit. Michelle was nominated Employee of the month from a co-worker for her compassion. “Michelle shows exceptional amounts of compassion for our patient while maintaining the right amount of encouragement to get them up and moving for the greatest results.”
	Pam True is the SJWS November Employee of the Month! Pam has been with SJWS since June, 1991 and is an RN on the Coronary Care Unit. Pam was nominated Employee of the month from a co-worker for her courage. ”If you know Pam - you know she is very verbal. She has no hesitancy about speaking out on her beliefs. She is a true patient advocate.“
	Roberta Jones is the SJWS October Employee of the Month! Roberta has been with SJWS since June, 1972 and is the Director of Volunteer Services. The Employee of the Month Committee received over 25 nominations for Roberta! The Volunteers of SJWS are grateful to have Roberta as a Director. “Roberta has a unique challenge in having to deal with over 250 volunteers with over 250 different personalities and problems. This takes much courage, compassion, diplomacy and juggling – all this is done to perfection.”
	Congratulations to Elaine Jones SJWS September Employee of the Month! Elaine has been with SJWS since March, 2006 and is the Clinical Manager for 3 South. Elaine was nominated for the Employee of the Month from a co-worker who says that Elaine demonstrates courage. “Elaine has been called to do many difficult tasks and always displays a courage of conviction to do what is right for SJWS patients.”
	Aubrey Cain is the SJWS Employee of the Month for August! Aubrey has been with SJWS since April 2005 and is the Lead Registrar in the Admitting Department. Aubrey was nominated for the Employee of the Month from a co-worker who says that Aubrey demonstrates Compassion because “She treats all persons with respect and dignity, responds will to the needs, pains and sufferings of others through concern, empathy and support. She is always there for all of us sincerely.”
	Sally January is the SJWS Employee of the Month for July! Sally has been with SJWS since October 1975 and is the Secretary in the Maintenance Department. Sally was nominated for the Employee of the Month from a co-worker who says that Sally demonstrates Justice because “she is a great steward of our resources not only in the department but hospital resources in general. She tries to be as fair as possible in delegating work orders.”
	Annette Polvere is the SJWS Employee of the Month for June! Annette has been with SJWS since April 1983 and is an Administrative Secretary at the Renal Dialysis Unit. Annette was nominated for the Employee of the Month from a co-worker who says that Annette demonstrates Compassion by “always thinking of ways to make the patients feel better. She plays bingo with the patients and makes baskets and gives them gifts (out of her own pocket.) She is also the might behind Harvest for Hunger; with out her I don’t know how so much money would be raised. Annette would give her last cent to the needy.”
	Congratulations to Marge Lang, our May Employee of the Month! Marge has been with SJWS since 1962 and is a Case Manager in the Quality and Utilization Management Department. Quotes from a nomination form: "She is very compassionate about her job! She always is recognizing staff for a job well done and is a great educator. You can approach Marge about anything!!"
	Congratulations to Shelly Loop, our April Employee of the Month! Shelly has been part of the SJWS family since 2001 and she works on 3 North as the Patient Care Facilitator of 3-A. Quotes from a nomination form: "‘Whatever you want me to do’ are the frequent words uttered by Shelly: she works well with all levels of care givers to ensure smooth operations and qualify patient care."
	Congratulations to Diane Duvall, our March Employee of the Month! Diane has been part of the SJWS family since 2001 and she works in our mailroom. Quotes from a nomination form: "She maintains a professional and pleasant demeanor regardless how ‘buried’ she finds herself behind stacks, cartoons of mail, and requests for reproduction for the departments as the only employee handling mail for the entire hospital and all the physician offices."
	Congratulations to Lil Hanrahan, our February Employee of the Month! Lil was chosen for SJWS Employee of the month for February. Lil is the Director of Education for SJWS Hospital. She has been in nursing for over 32 years, and was the Clinical Manager of ICU from 1999 - 2004. Since her return to us in 2005, Lil has developed and taught numerous continuing education programs. Quotes from a nomination form: "I cannot stress enough the work ethic, knowledge, skill as an educator, and compassion of Lil Hanrahan. She is the epitome of what a nurse should be: caring, compassionate, knowledgeable, skilled, and professional."
	Congratulations to Peggy Adams, our January Employee of the Month! Peggy works as a Patient Care Associate on our 4South/Ortho Unit. Her co-workers and manager all had wonderful things to say about her commitment to patient satisfaction. Peggy is one of our many dedicated night shift staff member. She works tirelessly while her family is at home sleeping, and then attends to their needs by day! St. John West Shore is grateful to such a reliable and essential member of our team. We thank you, Peggy, for your gift of service to our patients and staff. Quotes from a nomination form: "She never turns down even the smallest request by a patient...Improves the standard of care on the entire floor...helps maintain order and cleanliness on the unit for the next shift."
2006
	Congratulations to November's Employee of the Month, Kathy Perry! Kathy works in our Dietary department and has been a valued employee with SJWS for 20 years. Kathy is one of those "behind the scenes" employees who is always willing to pitch in and get the job done. She is well respected by her co-workers, and is an asset to the department. St. John West Shore thanks you Kathy for all you do! Quotes from a nomination form: "Kathy is always willing to help." "Very friendly, displays great customer service." "All around good woman!"
	Congratulations to October's Employee of the Month, Cheryl Greco! Cheryl has been a valued employee of St. John West Shore for almost 21 years. Cheryl works in our Admitting Department as a Registrar. She is one of the first points of contact for patients, and we couldn't ask for a better representative. Thank you Cheryl for your dedication! Quote from a nomination form: "Cheryl works well with others and very well under pressure. She treats patients and coworkers with respect and will always offer assistance."
	Congratulations to September's Employee of the Month, Jenna Rainey! Jenna works as a Health Unit Associate in Maternity, and has been with St. John West Shore for over 7 years. Her coworkers, physicians, and patients feel Jenna's commitment to excellence that goes above and beyond the call of duty. Thank you Jenna for your hard work and dedication! Quote from a nomination form: "Jenna is kind and respectful to all who enter. She never complains when the job demands a high pace, and continually does whatever she can to make the department run smoothly.
	August Elaine Campbell, RRT, RPFT Dr. Gossain congratulates Elaine Campbell, RRT, RPFT, August Employee of the Month.
	July Steve Melton, PCA, 3-North Congratulations to Steve Melton, PCA, 3-North, July Employee of the Month.
	June Kathy Coreno, RN, CCU Kathy Coreno, RN, CCU, is surrounded by department well wishers.
	May Linda Owen, RN, Clinical Manager, CCU Joe Butz, Vice President of Cardiovascular Services congratulates Linda Owen, RN, Clinical Manager, CCU, on receiving the Employee of the Month Award.
	April Kelly Provencher, RN Clinical Manager, Emergency Department Adnan Tahir, MD, Chief Quality Officer, congratulates Kelly Provencher, RN Clinical Manager, Emergency Department on receiving the Employee of the Month Award.
	March Yogi Chokshi, Area Supervisor, Lab Services Congratulations to Yogi Chokshi, Area Supervisor, Lab Services on receiving the Employee of the Month Award.