Ms. Cynthia Beasley - Employee of the Month - Office, June 2009, Indiana
Cynthia Beasley began working for Nightingale as a Payroll Specialist on April 21, 2008. She was recently promoted to Payroll Manager. Because of her incredibly strong work ethic, cool, calm demeanor in stressful situations, and professionalism, Cynthia is very highly regarded among her fellow coworkers. Her management skills and countless late hours taking care of our finances has proven time and time again what an incredible asset she is to Nightingale.
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Lisa Rukes-Carr - Employee of the Month - Professional Field Staff, June 2009, Indiana
Lisa Rukes-Carr began working as a Licensed Practical Nurse for Nightingale on April 11, 2005. Lisa is always willing, ready, and able to step up and cover unexpected visits. Her tremendous help with the monitors is always greatly appreciated. Lisa is an extremely dedicated employee to both Nightingale and her patients.
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Ava Burden, Home Health Aide - Employee of the Month, June 2009, Indiana
Ava Burden began working as a Home Health Aide for Nightingale on March 12, 2002. Her longevity speaks for itself. Ava is an outstanding Home Health Aide. She is a wonderful communicator with the Scheduling Department. There is never any hesitation when asked to pick up extra cases, of which she has many. Her patients adore her. Ava is truly all about the patients.
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Ms. Yunle Lu - Employee of the Month - Office, May 2009, Indiana
Our Office Employee of the Month for May is Yunle Lu. Yunle started with Nightingale Home Care on February 4, 2008. She has since become invaluable to, not only the company, but also her fellow coworkers. Besides her wonderfully sweet, kind, disposition, Yunle is truly a dedicated, hard-working, always striving for the best, employee. Overcoming considerable odds, she can always be counted on to get the job done, no matter the hours it takes or difficultly of the task. Yunle exemplifies what you can achieve through hard work and perseverance.
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Kenneth "Matt" Curtis - Employee of the Month - Professional Field Staff, May 2009, Indiana
Kenneth "Matt" Curtis began working as a Physical Therapist Assistant for Nightingale on November 28, 2005. Matt is always willing to help out covering visits when other therapists cannot, and does it with a smile. His patient care is definitely above and beyond and he has the kudos to prove it.
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Mike Jewell, Home Health Aide - Employee of the Month, May 2009, Indiana
Mike Jewell began working as a Home Health Aide for Nightingale on December 12, 2008. His non-hesitation, reliability, and accommodation to Nightingale's requests are never-ending. Mike has always picked up whatever visits he is asked to do and then asks for more. There is never any complaining, regardless of the tremendous number of miles he is asked to cover.
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Rafael Miolan - Employee of the Month - Office, April 2009, Indiana
Rafael was selected for his kind smile, soft words, and attention to detail. The Home Health Aides describe Rafael as the most wonderful scheduler ever! Congratulations Rafael from the Employee of the Month Committee and your fellow coworkers.
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Julie Grider, Home Health Aide - Employee of the Month, April 2009, Indiana
Julie constantly communicates with the HHA Scheduling Department as well as her Case Manager. She is always willing to pick up last minute work assignments. Congratulations Julie from the Employee of the Month Committee and your fellow coworkers.
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Jenny Hedges, LPN - Employee of the Month - Professional Field Staff, April 2009, Indiana
Jenny always goes above and beyond regarding patient care. Her willingness to pick up last minute cases is extremely appreciated. And last but not least, for traveling all over God's country and back. Congratulations Jenny from the Employee of the Month Committee and your fellow coworkers.
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Elvia Salgado - Employee of the Month - April 2009, Illinois
Elvia Salgado has been a Certified Nursing Assistant with Nightingale Home Healthcare since November 2008. If a Nightingale client needs to be serviced; she is there. Distance, advanced notice or covering last second call offs - it makes no difference - she is there. Elvia ensures our clients receive proper care in the time frames they prefer. Elvia's clients often comment; "she is always smiling and it makes me smile when I am with her."
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Karon James, Receptionist - Employee of the Month - Office, March 2009, Indiana
For keeping a cool, calm, head during total chaos when the new phone system went down, for her always professional yet friendly demeanor, not only with our clients but also the entire staff. We truly appreciate her expertise in a field where most of us would lose our minds very, very quickly. Karon's hire date is 02/11/08.
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Darren Kleiner, Home Health Aide - Employee of the Month, March 2009, Indiana
Darren has been with Nightingale since September 13, 1999. During March, Darren picked up a great deal of extra work at the last minute. He was of great assistance to the patients.
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Ayo Adeogun, Physical Therapist - Employee of the Month - Professional Field Staff, March 2009, Indiana
Ayo has been with Nightingale since September 8, 2008. Ayo, who had only been with the company less than 6 months took over all patients for an employee who was out on medical leave.
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Dina Douglas - Employee of the Month, March 2009, Illinois
Dina Douglas is a Registered Nurse who works in Nightingale's Burr Ridge, Illinois location. She is dually licensed in Indiana and Illinois. Dina's willingness to travel great distances has allowed Nightingale to expand into NW Indiana. Her assessment and critical thinking skills makes caring for clinically complex patients look easy. Dina's desire to improve the quality of life for her patients is demonstrated each day in each decision she makes.
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Sherry Hamner, Human Resources Generalist - Employee of the Month - Office, February 2009, Indiana
For keeping our spirits up, always having a smile on her face, constantly helping our other Nightingale staff members out, and knowing no boundaries when it comes to going above and beyond the call of duty. Sherry's hire date is 07/28/08.
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Gladys Fort, Home Health Aide - Employee of the Month, February 2009, Indiana
The employee of the month for January for the office is April Seidelman, HHA Scheduler. Began work on January 15, 2008 - she's always willing to help everyone, both in her own department and others when it's needed and does it with a smile.
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Nadine Ferris, Registered Nurse - Employee of the Month - Professional Field Staff, February 2009, Indiana
Nadine has been with Nightingale since March 6, 2007. Nadine was kind enough to take extra call rotation to cover for a fellow employee. This definitely goes above and beyond her normal job duties.
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Julia Dixon - Employee of the Month, February 2009, Illinois
Julia Dixon has been a Physical Therapist with Nightingale since November 5, 2007. Julia is a licensed therapist in both Illinois and Indiana. Julia has allowed Nightingale to grow by agreeing to see patients in Northwest Indiana as well as assisted in Lafayette, IN and Bloomington, IN without hesitations. Julia is very conscientious and always follows through with any task assigned. Julia's focus is always on what is best for the patient.
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Wesley Wrobel - Employee of the Month, January 2009, Illinois
Wesley Wrobel has been working with Nightingale since August 25, 2006 as a Physical Therapist. Wesley continues to demonstrate his dedication to patient care. During the month of December, Wesley went above and beyond by covering patients over the holidays. Wesley's patients comment regularly on his professionalism, caring attitude and motivational skills to get them up and moving.
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April Seidelman, HHA Scheduler - Employee of the Month, January 2009
The employee of the month for January for the office is April Seidelman, HHA Scheduler. Began work on January 15, 2008 - she's always willing to help everyone, both in her own department and others when it's needed and does it with a smile.
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Rogetta Burns, LPN - Employee of the Month - Professional Field Staff, January 2009
The employee of the month for January for the skilled field staff is Rogetta Burns, LPN - began work on May 6, 2008 - Jetta will go anywhere and do almost anything for us. She was asked to go out in the middle of the night to see a patient and did so without hesitation.
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Amy Closser - Employee of the Month - Field HHA's, January 2009
The employee of the month for January for the HHA staff is Amy Closser - began work on August 21, 2007 - for several weeks, she drove to Kokomo on her days off to help us save a patient.
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Ahtisham Ahmed - Employee of the Month, December 2008
Ahtisham Ahmed - Medical Records Assistant - began work on August 23, 2006 - He will do just about anything for anyone in the office when asked. He ensures the mail is out on time and correctly.
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Noel Felipe, PT. - Employee of the Month - Professional Field Staff, December 2008
The employee of the month for December for the skilled field staff is Noel Felipe, PT. began work December 30, 2003 - he goes above and beyond all the time - travels all over the state for us at the "drop of a hat."
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Kelly Kirkman - Employee of the Month - Field HHA's, December 2008
The employee of the month for December for the HHA staff is Kelly Kirkman - began work on January 15, 2008 - she volunteered to do an overnight shift for a patient during the week, then did her regular shift as well. Always with a great attitude.
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Debbie Shank - Employee of the Month, November 2008
Debbie Shank began work with Nightingale on March 31, 2008 as an Intake Coordinator. She has not only learned very quickly the responsibilities of Intake, but in the Director's absence due to illness, has taken on more responsibility and helped the department run smoothly.
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Kim McMurtry - Employee of the Month - Professional Field Staff, November 2008
Kim McMurtry has been working with Nightingale since August 15, 2005 as a Registered Nurse. During this last month while another nurse has been off work, Kim has helped out with coverage of her patients along with keeping all of her own patients current. She is great at following through to ensure that all patients receive the care they deserve.
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Darlene Richmond - Employee of the Month - Field HHA's, November 2008
Darlene Richmond began working with Nightingale on April 13, 2005 as a Home Health Aide. According to the Scheduling Department, Darlene will go anywhere at anytime without complaint. Her patients like her as shown by the many patient coworker compliments she receives.
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Tracey Gullett - Employee of the Month, October 2008
Tracey Gullett has been working with Nightingale since October 17, 2007 in the Billing Department. She has recently been promoted to Billing Manager and has had to learn many new functions. She has done this without complaint and is always willing to walk that extra mile, with a smile, that it sometimes take to get the job done.
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Lynn Muir - Employee of the Month - Professional Field Staff, October 2008
Lynn Muir has been working with Nightingale since January 22, 2008 as a Physical Therapist. Lynn has gone anywhere she's been asked to go, generally out of her territory. She has taken cases at the last minute and her patients all give her glowing compliments. She always has a smile and a kind word.
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Patti Kruger - Employee of the Month - Field HHA's, October 2008
Patti Kruger has been working with Nightingale since November 20, 2002 as a Home Health Aide. Patti works 50 hours per week almost every week and will even work weekends outside her territory if asked. She receives many patient compliments and has a "can do" attitude. Does everything with a very caring and loving attitude.
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Jason Leonard - Employee of the Month, September 2008
J. Leonard - began work with Nightingale on April 17, 2006 as the Manager of the Transportation Division. When it downsized, Mr. Leonard took on the responsibility of building manager. Along with managing the corporate headquarters building, Mr. Leonard also manages several other properties belonging to Dr. Brar. He is always happy to help any employee and does it with a smile and a friendly attitude.
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Melissa Nichols - Employee of the Month - Professional Field Staff, September 2008
M. Nichols is a Registered Nurse who began work with Nightingale on October 3, 2006. Ms. Nichols is willing to go anywhere, do anything for her patients. She travels great distances and is always willing to step up when she's needed. Ms. Nichols is an excellent communicator with her patients and with the office staff.
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Shavone Purnell-Everidge - Employee of the Month - Field HHA's, September 2008
S. Purnell-Everidge began work with Nightingale as a Home Health Aide on February 18, 2006. Ms. Purnell-Egveridge stepped up to assist various patients. Even just before she was about to give birth to a child, she traveled distances and took on extra patients. She's received many, many compliments from her patients and requests for her services.
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Michelle Cook - Employee of the Month, August 2008
M. Cook - began work with Nightingale on May 29, 2007 in the Medical Records Department as the individual who handles all Medicaid, CICOA and Choice Prior Authorizations. Ms. Cook has shown a strong dedication to Nightingale and to her position. She is always willing to take on additional duties to assist other staff members.
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Ryan O'Meara - Employee of the Month - Professional Field Staff, August 2008
R. O'Meara is a Registered Nurse who began work with Nightingale on December 5, 2006. Mr. O'Meara has done everything that has been asked of him and more. His patients like his winning personality and genuine smile.
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Larry Smith - Employee of the Month - Field HHA's, August 2008
L. Smith began work with Nightingale as a Home Health Aide on October 6, 2003. Mr. Smith is always willing to help out when needed. He has received numerous patient compliments and always goes above and beyond what is expected of him.
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William Wilson - Employee of the Month, July 2008
W. Wilson - began work with the Transportation Company on May 23, 2005. When the transportation division downsized, Mr. Wilson was hired as building maintenance. Mr. Wilson is always very cheerful and positive about his work and Nightingale. He has a kind word for everyone and is always friendly and sincerely interested in how everyone is feeling. He asks everyday. Along with his friendly and warm-hearted attitude, he goes throughout the building making sure it is clean and neat.
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Nancy Gregori - Employee of the Month - Professional Field Staff, July 2008
N. Gregori is a Registered Nurse who began work with Nightingale on December 11, 2007. Her patients appreciate her and many of them call specifically to compliment her abilities as a nurse and her genuinely caring attitude toward them. Ms. Gregori is always ready to pitch in and assist when it is needed. Quote from one of her coworkers: "We need 10 more just like her!"
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Jolene Howard - Employee of the Month - Field HHA's, July 2008
J. Howard began work with Nightingale as a Home Health Aide on July 10, 2007 this time. Ms. Howard worked for us from January 10, 2005 until August 25, 2005 when she moved out of state to care for a family member. Ms. Howard is always willing to do what it takes to make sure all patients are cared for. She has received many compliments from her patients and always has a caring, positive attitude towards everyone.
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Ronda Wilson - Employee of the Month, June 2008
Ronda has been a Home Health Aide since March 8, 2006 with Nightingale. She has a great attitude and is always willing to go above and beyond. During the most recent flooding, even though she was without power part of the time, she got out to see most of her patients by finding ways around the flood waters.
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Paula Chapple - Employee of the Month, June 2008
Paula has been with Nightingale since November 28, 2006. She is a Home Health Aide and has been called an angel by the scheduling department and some of her patients. She is very flexible and will do about anything that is asked of her. She has a good positive attitude that the patients find very attractive.
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Tracey Kendall - Employee of the Month, May 2008
Tracey has been a Physical Therapist with Nightingale since March 15, 2006. She is very conscientious and always follows through with any project. She's very flexible and accommodating - always thinking of the patients and what is best for them.
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Leslie Mangiapani - Employee of the Month, April 2008
Leslie has been an Occupational Therapist with Nightingale since February 18, 2006. Leslie has a wonderful positive attitude and always wears a smile. She's the ultimate team player and will network with other Nightingale staff to solve any problem and to ensure that all patients are taken care of.
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Joyce King - Employee of the Month, March 2008
Joyce has been the Patient Liaison for Nightingale since May 5, 2003. She contacts all patients and has such a good rapport with most of them that they call her just to talk. Joyce has a great attitude and is always ready with a smile and a good word.
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Jeff DeGroote - Employee of the Month, February 2008
Jeff is a Physical Therapist and has been with Nightingale since April 3, 2006. His patients "love" him and as evidenced by the many patient compliments we receive almost monthly. He's a great team player, has an excellent attitude and always willing to help.
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Gary Mosier - Employee of the Month, January 2008
Marketing Department since 8/22/2006 - Gary is always cheerful no matter what the circumstances. He's always willing to help with projects and does it with a smile.
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