STAFF SHOUT-OUTS
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PATIENT LETTER TO 5TH FLOOR STAFF AT MHST
To all the nurses, PCAs and staff who have cared for Virginia this last month (Beth, Michelle, Sam, Natasha, Danila, Ari, Felicia, Sulema, Aunjulie, Robert, Oni, Anna, Isaiah, Lauren, Amber, Rafael, Jacob, Jeanne, Ketya, Nia, Veronica, Brandon, Melissa, Nicole and Yancy): We want to sincerely thank you for all that you have done to care for Virginia during these very long four weeks. We were continually impressed by your professionalism and comforted by your kindness and empathy. Perhaps you do not need to be told, but it needs to be said: You are such good people. But more than just being good, you do good. Every day. You let your goodness touch others. You are an extension of God’s care, an extension of his healing hands and heart. You are truly God’s angels here on earth. Please know that we will remember you. You will be in our prayers, as you continue to face all your challenges with dignity, grace and compassion. Thank you. Sincerely, Peter and Virginia Canestaro
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AMY CAMERON,
Clinical Educator for our non-ICU cardiac service lines, has been with us less than a year and has very quickly excelled in her role! She has been recognized by all of her education teammates, as well as her nursing leaders. Everyone wonders how she does all that she does because she seems to do it all from supporting her CPCU, Cardiac Tele, and Cath Lab’s staff education needs, to also leading her education team with the PAL program, Orientation organization, and ANPD poster creation. We are very grateful she chose to join our team! - Jennifer Shelby, Market Director of Clinical Excellence, Methodist Hospital and Methodist Children’s Hospital
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NATALIE TORRES
is a strong OR Circulator who goes above and beyond for her team on a consistent basis. She is an excellent resource and is well respected by her team. Natalie handles critical situations with ease and is an example to all.
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RAMONA MILLER
is a CNC on the Neuro floor. We had a patient come back after his stay with us just to say thank you to her. He and his mom were so grateful for the compassionate care she provided, they wanted to show her that he is doing well and they feel she had a hand in that. - Xiomara Buchhorn, Director Medical Surgery Nursing | Stone Oak
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MARISA MEDRANO
started as a brand new PCT on 02/18/2019 and has been attending nursing school. She is now a new RN in the residency program at Northeast Methodist. Her journey from the beginning has been here with our department, she never left Methodist!
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- Monique Van De Walle BSN, RN, Director of Surgical Services, Methodist Children’s Hospital
- Kate Cherubin, Director of Cardiovascular Thoracic Surgery | Northeast
JOHNATHON LEWIS
is a ‘homegrown’ Respiratory Therapist within my team. Johnathon started as a Monitor Tech back in 2020, and eventually, we brought him on as an RT Extern. Johnathon worked toward becoming a registered therapist, and after passing both board exams, he joined our team as an RT. He’s turned out to be one of the best RTs my team has had. He is extremely dedicated, committed, and hard-working. I am so proud of how far he’s come, and I’m so grateful to have such a great person on our team. Johnathon is one of a kind. - Andrew Garza Director of Respiratory Therapy at Methodist Hospital | Atascosa
