EMPLOYEE OF THE QUARTER      

Recognition Program/Guidelines

Nomination Form

The EMS Team is proud to present the “Employee of the Quarter” award to Pamela Duncan.  This employee received 5 nominations.  She was nominated by: Linda Rowland, Beverly Flanagan, Janet Welch, Tasha Scott and Tina Butler. Here is just a highlight of why this employee was nominated:  Pamela is reliable and competent.  She remains positive and upbeat from Monday mornings through Friday afternoons. She is humorous, considerate and hardworking.  She goes above and beyond the call of duty to ensure that all phases of her job are complete on time and then takes on other jobs that need to be done. She comes in early and stays late. She is a team player and is very deserving of this honor. She is humorous, considerate and hardworking. She goes above and beyond the call of duty to ensure that all phases  of her job are complete on time and then takes on other jobs that need to be done. She comes in early and stays late. She is a team player and is very deserving of this honor. 
 

Patient and kind to everyone she encounters here at GRHS
Advocate for employees and consumers alike
Meticulous in completing all tasks before the deadline
Energetic in everything she does
Looks for ways to help others
Active in many areas of GRHS and volunteers for various projects and programs

Doesn’t wait to be asked to assist others
Understanding of what is needed to get the job done
New to GRHS, but doesn’t stop her from jumping right in to help
Caring and compassionate
Always projects a “CAN DO” attitude
Nice person and someone I call a friend

Lillie Bennett from Environmental Services has been selected as Employee of the Quarter for the second quarter of 2008

Lillie Bennett from Environmental Services has been selected as Employee of the Quarter for the second quarter of 2008.  Ms. Bennett has worked at the hospital for almost two years. She received a total of five nominations, which were submitted by Arthur Coleman, Anne Marie Grant, Saralyn Jones, Dora Grant and Gateway BHS staff. One of the nomination letters follows: “This letter is being proudly submitted to commend and graciously thank Ms. Lillie Bennett for the hard work that she performs while on our unit. Often, commendable work ethics go unrecognized and unnoticed, but we can honestly attest to the fact that Ms. Bennett does her tasks thoroughly, efficiently, consistently, timely and with pride.  Additionally, she always checks to make sure that our unit remains safe and secure.  Lillie Bennett from Environmental Services poses with the Employee of the Quarter plaque.  Ms. Bennett displays a positive attitude and has a keen sense of humor, which brightens up our countenances and helps our days be more productive and successful.  She has established great rapport with staff and receives praises and accolades for how she treats “US” with utmost respect.  Truly, she is an important member of our Gateway family. We applaud her professionalism, tenacity and enthusiasm and want her to know how much she is appreciated.  Literally, we are sad when she is off work because that is how much her presence is missed.”  Ms. Bennett, thanks for all that you do to help make our jobs easier. It is our delight to give “honor to whom honor is due.” May God continue to bless and enrich her life is our prayer request.  Congratulations to the following outstanding employees who were also nominated: 
Paul Dryer, Secure Unit 2
Randy Cone, Engineering and Maintenance
Shep Ingram, Engineering and Maintenance

James Conyers (Mr. C) from Secure Unit #2 named as Employee of the Quarter – 1^st Quarter – 2008

Wow!  There were some really awesome nominations submitted for “Employee of the Quarter – 1^st Quarter – 2008.  It just goes to show you that we have some pretty outstanding employees here at Georgia Regional Hospital.  Congratulations James Conyers (Mr. C) on being selected as Employee of the Quarter – 1^st Quarter – 2008.  Dr. John Prather, Secure Unit #2, submitted the following nomination:  

“I know of no other employee in this hospital that is more deserving of this award than “Mr. C”, James Conyers, FST.  His performance in all areas in his lead FST position is extra outstanding, to include performance, teamwork and customer service – all graded A+.  He has been instrumental in the opening and developing of the new Forensic Unit.

He is effective in providing patient care and dealing with the vast assortment of demands and duties with the highest degree of professionalism and effectiveness.  I challenge anyone to work an 8-hour FST/HST shift and constantly make good judgments, maintain order and render patient care.  He does.

So, in summary, there is no other employee more deserving of this award.  To prove my point, check him on Unit 2, doing his job effectively and without fanfare.  He is the most indispensable employee on this Unit, and that includes the attending Psychiatrist.  He is easy to pick out.  He will be amongst the patients wearing a blue lab coat with his signature mustache”.

Congratulations goes out to the following employees who were also nominated: 
Joyce Fraser – Volunteer Services
Randy Cone – Engineering/Maintenance
Pamela Duncan – RHA Office
Shep Ingram – Engineering/Maintenance

Maintenance Trades Supervisor Craig Matthews has been named Employee of the Year for 2007 by the EMS Team.  The EMS Team chose Craig because he is hardworking and makes sure all areas of the hospital are safe for clients and staff alike. Craig works well with others and is respected by his co-workers, supervisors and subordinates.  He demonstrates customer service skills by the smile that is always on his face and the kind words that always comes out of his mouth. Craig communicates well with the public, with staff at the hospital and with the clients. This employee consistently provides exceptional service and organizational commitment to Georgia Regional Hospital.

Congratulations Shatovini English on being selected as Employee of the Quarter – 4th Quarter – 2007.  An anonymous person submitted the following nomination: “I feel we are very fortunate to have an employee like Toby. She is a true asset to Unit #4 and GRHS. She is very knowledgeable of her job as well as being cheerful and an excellent role model for an FST. She is always willing to work over to help out and has gone above what was expected after many of Unit #4’s staff went over to Unit #2 and staffing became so short. The main reason that I am nominating her is because she performed the Heimlich maneuver last month on a consumer after he swallowed an ink pen in attempt to harm himself. This unselfish act possibly saved his life.  ”As you can see, we have some really awesome employees here at Georgia Regional Hospital.

Craig Matthews of Maintenance Named Employee of the Quarter for the second quarter of 2007

Congratulations Craig Matthews on being selected as Employee of the Quarter - 2nd Quarter 2007.

Albertha Tolbert, Engineering/Maintenance Program Assistant, submitted the following nomination:

"Mr. Matthews is always lending a helping hand.  He never complains, stops whatever he is doing to do whatever is asked of him.  Even with him being out with 2nd and 3rd degree burns he came in or called to ensure that things were running smoothly. 
Whatever the situation, he makes sure it is done right.  Craig is an outstanding person and friend.  He is always soft-spoken and always has a smile on his face.  He always goes above and beyond!"
Mr. Matthews has been a GRH-S employee for 22 years.  He started his career here as an Automotive Service Technician and was recently promoted to Trades Supervisor.  "A good team makes life easy" said Mr. Matthews in reference to his co-workers.  "And I am happy to be part of it."

Leona Pinkney of Nursing Named Employee of the Quarter for the first quarter of 2007

Congratulations Leone Pinkney on being selected as Employee of the Quarter - 1st Quarter 2007.

Linda Rowland, Infection Control Nurse, submitted the
following nomination:

“On Tuesday, November 28, 2006, I was on Unit 6 and observed a very dangerous situation. Ms. Pinkney stepped between a petite nurse and a very irate patient and prevented physical injury to the nurse and others in the area. Ms. Pinkney was physically dragged to the floor by the patient while having that patient’s hand around her throat! It took 4 to 5 employees to remove the patient’s hands and body from Ms.
Pinkney. Ms. Pinkney remained as calm as possible under a very volatile situation. We are indeed very thankful that no serious injury occurred to the patient, the nurse or Ms.
Pinkney. Without the quick response from Ms. Pinkney, this incident could have quickly got out of hand, causing several serious injuries on the unit.  After the situation ended, I questioned others on the unit and discovered that this is not the first time that Ms. Pinkney has been involved in a situation as described above. Ms. Pinkney is a vital part of the health care team on Unit 6 and is to be commended for a job well done. Her actions exemplify her commitment to Georgia Regional Hospital’s patients and staff! She is a shining example (in action) of the quality of care and concern others receive while on the Georgia Regional Hospital-Savannah campus”. 

Am honorable mention and congratulations goes out to the
following employees who were also nominated:
Tina Butler - Clinical Department
Holly Keane – Consumer Advocate
Reginald Kelly – Acute Care
Leona Miller – Recovery Care
Craig Matthews – Engineering/Maintenance who received
two nominations