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Network Nominates Employees for OHA Health Care Worker of the Year Award

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Kettering Health Network nominated seven employees for the Ohio Hospital Association’s 2018 Albert E. Dyckes Health Care Worker of the Year Award. One employee from each campus is nominated for this award, which is presented annually to one Ohio hospital caregiver who personifies a leader, gives back to the community, reflects the mission and values of his or her organization, and routinely goes beyond the call of duty. Click on a nominee’s name below to read the full nomination story:

Roxanne Chaney
Unit Coordinator, Cardiac Rehab at Greene Memorial Hospital
“Not only does Roxanne carry out her work with deep compassion and joy, but she also has a unique ability to identify a need and take the initiative to fill that need in creative, tangible ways.”

Carrie Clune
Infection Preventionist, Infection Control at Sycamore Medical Center
“Carrie fosters strong relationships with physicians and nurses to effectively collaborate and problem-solve, and constantly strives to elevate Kettering Health Network’s culture of focusing on safety and innovation.”

Peggy Mann
Clinical Nurse Manager, Behavioral Health at Grandview Medical Center
“Peggy’s passion, resilience, and consistency continue to inspire her employees and leaders and elevate Kettering Health Network’s dedication to conveying God’s love in a caring environment.”

Jim Maloney
Discharge Planner, Medical Integration at Southview Medical Center
“Jim exemplifies whole-person care, taking time to listen to patient preferences and provide insight before making decisions, and he often connects a patient’s family to community resources to ensure that their needs are also met in times of crisis.”

Dennis Walker
Physical Therapist, Physical Medicine and Rehab at Fort Hamilton Hospital
“Dennis is described by his peers as innovative, compassionate, collaborative, and trustworthy–the embodiment of Kettering Health Network’s core values.”

Nicole Zeiders
Licensed Practical Nurse, Medical Rehab Unit at Kettering Medical Center
“Nicole goes above and beyond to help patients continue to recover outside the hospital, once even contacting a local utility company to ensure a patient’s electricity would not be turned off.”

Kimberly Zunker
Lead Tech, Clinical Lab at Soin Medical Center
“Kimberly has shown dedication to excellence through her collaborative efforts to improve processes, including developing and circulating a daily statistics report to her team that tracks their progress.”

February 28, 2018
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