May 2012 Recipient

Wendy Sarver

     Congratulations to Wendy Sarver, a diagnostic tech in the Radiology Department, for being selected as the WMHS Values in Action Award winner for the month of May.

     An employee since 2004, Wendy is an excellent member of the Radiology staff who is hard-working, kind-hearted and never hesitates to take the initiative to get the job done.  Her pleasant demeanor and respectful nature puts patients at ease and makes them feel secure during their appointment. 

      Wendy is a tireless advocate for radiation safety and leads by example.  She serves as a mentor to students and holds everyone in her department accountable.  

      Co-workers say Wendy is caring, helpful, compassionate and supportive.  She has a very positive attitude and exemplifies the WMHS Service Excellence standards in everything she does.

May 2011 Recipient

Ruth Romesburg

       Congratulations to Ruth Romesburg, a registered nurse in ICU, for being selected as the WMHS Values in Action Award recipient for the month of May. 

       An employee since 1975, Ruth is an outstanding employee and a compassionate caregiver with a positive attitude.  She is a team player who works very well with other departments to coordinate the delivery of superb patient care.

      Ruth is a great communicator and has excellent critical thinking skills.  She is a mentor for newer nurses and a shining example for Service Excellence and the WMHS Core Values.

April 2012 Recipient

Glenda Billy

       Congratulations to Glenda Billy, a nurse on the 7 South Nursing unit, for being selected as the WMHS Values in Action Award winner for the month of April. 

       An employee since 1992, Glenda is an outstanding nurse and a team player who shares her knowledge and experience with her co-workers.  She has very good patient and staff education skills, often serving as a role model or mentor for newer employees. 

      Glenda is a compassionate caregiver with a gentle touch that creates a special bond with patients and their families.  Co-workers describe her as dedicated, flexible, generous, proactive and very organized.  

March 2012 Recipient

Chris Seibert

      Congratulations to Chris Seibert, a housekeeping aide in Environmental Services, for being selected as the WMHS Values in Action Award winner for the month of March.

    Chris is assigned to the ICU and CVU nursing units and has been working at WMHS since 2002.  She is an excellent employee with a great attitude and a friendly, pleasant demeanor. 

      Chris is a very good communicator and a team player who looks out for our patients, visitors and fellow co-workers.  She is described as dedicated, polite, flexible, respectful and extremely reliable.  Chris is a very hard worker and an asset to the EVS staff and WMHS.  

February 2012 Recipient

Alda Westfall

       Congratulations to Alda Westfall, a nurse in Labor & Delivery, for being selected as the WMHS Values in Action Award winner for the month of February. 

       An employee for 31 years, Alda is an outstanding clinician and a very dedicated professional.  She is a positive role model and team player who helps mentor new members of the staff.  Alda gladly shares her expertise with others and often goes out of her way to advocate for her patients and their families.    

       Co-workers say Alda is a pleasure to work with and she is described as caring, friendly, reliable and exceptionally kind.  She offers to work additional hours and never complains.  Alda is a valuable asset to Labor & Delivery and WMHS.           

January 2012 Recipient

Joshua Payne

     Congratulations to Joshua Payne, a diagnostic tech in the Laboratory, for being selected as the WMHS Values in Action Award winner for the month of January. 

     An employee since 2008, Josh is an excellent, hard-working phlebotomist who is a team player with a positive attitude.  He is a role model for others and gifted communicator.  Josh is often called upon to do the challenging draws and he always has a smile on his face. 

     Co-workers describe Josh as dedicated, caring, respectful, polite, kind, diligent and compassionate.  He often goes the extra mile to make patients comfortable or to help a co-worker.  Josh has been nominated many times as a peak performer and received multiple nods for the Values in Action Award.             

December 2011 Recipient

Shirley Young

      Congratulations to Shirley Young, a transcriptionist in Medical Records, for being selected as the WMHS Values in Action Award for the month of December. 

      An employee since 1999, Shirley is an outstanding member of the transcription team and valuable asset to WMHS.  She is a good communicator and a tireless advocate for our patients.  Shirley is described by co-workers as versatile, dependable, caring, flexible and very efficient. 

      Her organizational skills are legendary and she puts them to good use by pulling people together for birthdays, celebrations and other festive occasions that help to create a positive work environment.  Shirley is a great role model for others and serves as a Service Excellence Champion for her department.

November 2011 Recipient

Carol Strawderman

     Congratulations to Carol Strawderman, a registrar in the Registration/Admitting Department, for being selected as the WMHS Values in Action Award for the month of November. 

     Carol has been an employee since 1984 and she works at multiple sites, including the WAC, Johnson Heights and the hospital.  An outstanding employee, Carol is a team player who often goes above and beyond her duties to provide patient-focused service.     

     Co-workers describe her as kind, empathetic, compassionate, respectful and very considerate.  Carol is a versatile worker who leads by example and she is an exceptional ambassador for WMHS.

 

Congratulations, Carol!

October 2011 Recipient

Debbie Dayton

       Congratulations to Debbie Dayton, a secretary for the Schwab Family Cancer Center, for being selected as the WMHS Values in Action Award for the month of October.

       An employee since 1999, Debbie is an excellent worker with an outgoing and enthusiastic personality.  Her upbeat and positive attitude keeps everyone smiling and she is a true patient advocate.    

       Debbie coordinates and participates in many of the extra activities and community events of the Cancer Center.  She is a shining example of Service Excellence at its best.

 

Congratulations, Debbie!

September 2011 Recipient

Denise Marsh

       Congratulation to Cheryl "Denise" Marsh, charge nurse on the 7 North nursing unit, for being selected as the WMHS Values in Action Award recipient for the month of September.

       An employee since 1989, Denise is an outstanding nurse and effective leader with a positive outlook and professional manner.  She is described by co-workers as flexible, efficient, fair and very organized.

       Denise serves as a mentor to others and is well-known for developing an excellent rapport patients, families and medical staff.  She is a shining example of service excellence at its best and exemplifies our core values.      

August 2011 Recipient

Amy Campbell

    Congratulations to Amy Campbell, clerical coordinator for Clinics and Practices, for being selected as the WMHS Values in Action Award recipient for the month of August.

     An employee for seven years, Amy is an exceptional employee with a positive attitude and a helpful nature.  She is a team player and a good communicator who treats everyone with respect and kindness. 

     Amy is an tireless advocate for our patients and makes sure her co-workers have everything they need to provide excellent care.  She often thinks "out of the box" to find creative solutions and takes the time to greet her colleagues with a friendly smile and words of encouragement.    

July 2011 Recipient

Jim Brant

   Congratulations to Jim Brant, a programmer analyst for the Information Technology Department, for being selected as the WMHS Values in Action Award recipient for the month of July.

   An employee since 1980, Jim is an excellent employee who is involved in many important projects at WMHS.  He is the go-to person and works well with everyone.  Jim is a team player and a hard worker with pleasant, upbeat attitude. 

June 2011 Recipient

Bob MacMillan

      Congratulations to Bob MacMillan, a mechanic and electrician in the Facilities Department, for being selected as the WMHS Values in Action Award recipient  for the month of June. 

      Employed since 1983, Bob is an outstanding employee who goes above and beyond to maintain the facility as if he would his own home.    Bob is a team player and a very hard worker who displays good judgment.  He is also described as respectful, friendly, proactive and safety conscience.

April 2011 Recipient

Rita Layman

     Congratulations to Rita Layman from Materials Management for being selected as the Values in Action Award recipient for the month of April. 

     An employee since 1980, Rita is an excellent employee and a team player with a positive attitude and a dedication to her duties that is unparalleled.  Rita is very mindful of others and does a fantastic job resolving issues in a timely fashion. 

     Co-workers describe her as courteous, personable, respectful and conscientious.  In fact, her nominator singled out Rita as someone who is “absolutely the ideal employee in every way.”  

March 2011 Recipient

Cheryl Brantner

    Congratulations to Cheryl Brantner from Nursing Admin for being selected as the Values in Action Award winner for the month of March. 

     An employee since 2006, Cheryl is the executive secretary for WMHS Nursing Administration.  She is described by her co-workers as helpful, approachable, reliable, positive and respectful. 

    Cheryl is the ultimate team player who is known as accurate, polite and well-organized.  She greets everyone with a bright smile and a kind word, effortlessly handling every situation with grace and composure.  

February 2011 Recipient

Dee Lockard

     Congratulations to Belinda "Dee" Lockard, Care Management, on being named the Values in Action Award winner for February.

     Dee began her career at WMHS in 1980 and currently serves as a Utilization Management Analyst in the Care Management Dept.

     Dee is a team player who brings a positive attitude and wealth of knowledge to her job.  Her co-workers describe her as thoughtful, conscientious and detail-oriented.  She treats everyone with dignity and respect.  

 

Congratulations, Dee!

January 2011 Recipient

Taryn Bennett, RN

     Congratulations to Taryn Bennett, Wound Care, on being named January’s Values in Action Award winner.

     Taryn has been an employee since 1988.  A full-time ET nurse, she regularly works as a staff RN on 5 West. 

     Taryn is a tireless patient advocate and a great educator for staff, patients and their families.  

     She is the ultimate team player, working diligently with a wide variety of departments while treating everyone with respect and kindness.

 

Congratulations, Taryn!

December 2010 Recipient

Yvette Jackson

     Congratulations to Yvette Jackson, from 7 North, on being named December’s Values in Action Award winner. 

     Yvette has been an employee for two years.  A CNA, Yvette always has a smile on her face and is well liked by her patients and their families.  Almost every thank you note that 7 South receives mentions Yvette and how helpful she was.

Congratulations, Yvette!

November 2010 Recipient

Richard Baer

      Congratulations to Richard Baer, from CIRU, on being named the recipient of the WMHS Values in Action Award for the month of November. 

      An employee with 4 years experience, Richard has expertise in patient handling and makes his patients feel more confident with maneuvering around their unit.

 

Congratulations, Richard.

October 2010 Recipient

Amy Hansel

    Congratulations to Amy Hansel, RN, from the Progressive Care Unit (PCU), on being named October's Values in Action Award winner. 

     An employee since 2002, Amy is a great nurse and a team player who is a valuable resource for the PCU.  Co-workers say she is caring, accurate, concise and an tireless advocate for her patients.

 

Conratulations, Amy! 

September 2010 Recipient

Vicki Foutz

        Congratulations to Vicki Foutz, Home Care Department, on being named September’s Values in Action Award winner.       

        Vicki has been an employee for 16 years.  She does a great job of keeping the computers running for Home Care and is also available during off hours to help her co-workers with computer problems.

 

Congratulations, Vicki.

August 2010 Recipient

Megan Brown

    Congratulations to Occupational Therapy Assistant Megan Brown on being named August’s Values in Action Award winner.

    Megan has been an employee for 7 years.  She always explains procedures, offers support and shares community resources with patient and their families.  Megan works well with her co-workers and supports the interdisciplinary team when providing care to her patients.

 

Congratulations, Megan!

July 2010 Recipient

Emma Brashear

   An employee for 21 years, Emma was selected as the WMHS Values in Action recipient for the month of July.   

   She works in Community Health and Wellness at the health system, where she is a tireless and compassionate advocate for all of her clients, especially those who lack the resources for a reasonable quality of life.   

   She has a high regard for the dignity and worth of each person and is committed to our mission of improving the health status of our community.

 

                 Congratulations, Emma!

June 2010 Recipient

Justin Carr

     Justin was selected as the WMHS Values in Action Award winner for the month of June.  He works as a distribution and receiving technician in the health system's warehouse.  

     An employee since 2007, Justin was a key player in setting up and maintaining our PAR systems on the nursing units both at Braddock Hospital and at the new hospital.  He is a valuable asset to the Materials Management Department. 

    Justin always displays a positive and professional attitude and does everything he can to make his “customers” on the nursing units very satisfied.

 

Congratulations, Justin!

May 2010 Recipient

Lisa Jackson

    An employee for 15 years, Lisa was selected as the WMHS Values in Action Award recipient for the month of May.  She is an operating room tech in Perioperative Services and works with Drs. Nelson and Deb on open heart surgeries and other procedures.  Lisa has an excellent working relationship with the surgeons, her co-workers, and the other departments she deals with in coordinating patient care.  According to a co-worker who nominated her, "It’s obvious in everything she says and does that our patients are her number one priority.”  Lisa is a very knowledgeable resource and is dedicated to improving patient outcomes.   

 

Congratulations, Lisa!

April 2010 Recipient

Devon Corle

An employee since 2003, Devon was selected as the WMHS Values in Action Award recipient for the month of April.  She is a nurse in the float pool in Nursing Services.  Devon is an excellent clinician and a team player who goes out of her way to help patients and co-workers.  She has a great, upbeat attitude and a positive work ethic. Devon remains calm in emergency situations and upholds the WMHS service excellence standards and core values at all times.  Co-workers described her as thoughtful, meticulous, caring, and very polite.  She is an outstanding role model and mentor to new nursing staff and she is very knowledgeable about pediatric nursing procedures. 

    

Congratulations Devon!

March 2010 Recipient

Glenda Nealis

An employee with 10 years of experience, Glenda was selected as the WMHS Values in Action Award recipient for the month of March.  She works as a an aide in the Dietary Department, where her catering skills are a valuable asset.  Glenda is an outstanding employee with a friendly, outgoing nature and a can-do attitude.  She is very organized and pays attention to the smallest details.  Glenda is a team player and a good communicator who is described by co-workers as helpful, reliable, courteous, and very supportive.  She is an advocate for our customers and her colleagues, welcoming new employees by taking the time to show them how to do things the right way.     

 

Congratulations Glenda!  

February 2010 Recipient

Laura Livingston

An employee since 1996, Laura was selected as the WMHS Values in Action Award winner for the month of February.  She is a physical therapy assistant in the Physical Therapy Department.  Laura is an excellent employee who displays compassion and a genuine concern for the patients in her care.  She has a positive attitude and her thoughtful, gentle nature provides great comfort to both patients and staff alike.  Laura is a Service Excellence Champion and a great role model for others. 

Congratulations Laura!

January 2010 Recipient

Robert Clites

An employee with 20 years of experience, Bob Clites was selected as the WMHS Values in Action award winner for January.  He works as a Geriatric Nursing Assistant at the Frostburg Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.  Bob is an outstanding employee with a respectful and positive attitude.  He is a team player who has an excellent rapport with residents, family and staff.  Bob is very safety conscience, anticipates the needs of residents and is very welcoming to new employees.

 
Congratulations Bob! 

December 2009 Recipient

Linda Thomas

An employee since 1993, Linda was selected as the Values in Action award winner for December.  She works as a medical office assistant for the WMHS Clinics and Practices.  Linda is an excellent employee with a positive attitude and a wonderful talent for getting things done.  She works in a variety of settings and easily adjusts to her surroundings.  Linda is a team player and a compassionate advocate for patients and co-workers.  She is a great resource to WMHS.

 

Congratulations, Linda! 

November 2009 Recipient

Diane Kenner

Congratulations to Diane Kenner, 3 South Braddock Campus, on being named November’s Values in Action award winner.  Diane has been an employee for 24 years.  She is a very hard worker and a dedicated caregiver.  Diane always anticipates what her patients needs are and alerts their nurses when are needed.  She also has a good rapport with patients, families and co-workers.  Diane has a great sense of humor and a wonderful attitude.  She is a valuable asset to WMHS.

 

 Congratulations, Diane!

October 2009 Recipient

Kim Logsdon

An employee for 7 years, Kim was named the WMHS Values in Action Award recipient for the month of October.  She is an aide in the Housekeeping Department at Braddock.  Kim was nominated because she is known to be a team player, promotes a positive work environment, and is respectful to patients, families and co-workers.   She is described as courteous, helpful, neat and very organized.  Kim brings a cheerful smile to work every day and it helps brighten everyone's day.  She is a great asset to her department and WMHS.   

 

Congratulations, Kim!

September 2009 Recipient

Beth Broadwater

An employee with 21 years of experience, Beth was selected as the WMHS Values in Action Award recipient for the month of September.  She is a unit secretary on the 4 North nursing unit on the Braddock campus.  Beth is an outstanding employee who keeps everything running smoothly with her excellent organizational skills and intuitive knack for anticipating the needs of both the staff and patients.  Co-workers say she is respectful, caring, energetic, polite and very efficient.  Beth often goes above and beyond the call of duty, and has been described as the glue that holds her unit together. 

 

Congratulations, Beth!

August 2009 Recipient

Mary Lou Mosbey

An employee since 2004, Mary Lou was selected as the WMHS Values in Action Award recipient for the month of August.  She is a mental health professional in Emergency Mental Health at Braddock.  Mary Lou is an excellent employee and leader who is a thoughtful advocate for patients and their families.  She is a team player and always remains calm in stressful situations, helping everyone around her stay grounded.  Co-workers describe Mary Lou as reliable, efficient, respectful and compassionate.

 

Congratulations, Mary Lou!

July 2009 Recipient

Crystal Gardner

An employee for seven years, Crystal was selected as the Western Maryland Health System’s Values in Action Award recipient for the month of July.  She is a nurse on the High Level Care Unit on the Memorial Campus.  Crystal is an outstanding employee with a positive attitude and a gentle, caring touch.  She is always available to lend a hand, give advice and is a valuable resource for the High Level Care Unit.  Congratulations, Crystal! 

June 2009 Recipient

Lori Evans

An employee since 1988, Lori was selected as the Western Maryland Health System Values in Action Award recipient for the month of June.She is a medical lab technician and works throughout the health system’s Laboratory, including Chemistry, Hematology, Blood Bank and Microbiology.  She joined the Lab at Braddock 21 years ago and has been employed there ever since.  Congratulations, Lori!

May 2009 Recipient

Julie Kenney

An employee since 1994, Julie was selected as the Western Maryland Health System’s Values in Action Award recipient for the month of May. Julie works as an operator in the Communications Department on the Braddock campus, where she works the evening shift on the switchboard.

March 2009 Recipient

Missy McCloskey

An employee since 1991, Missy was selected as the Western Maryland Health System’s Values in Action recipient for the month of March. Missy is the coordinator for the health system’s Dialysis Unit, where she is responsible for the daily operation of the unit.