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Staff Shout-Outs
JOHN BARRON, REHAB TECH
“John Barron, our Rehab Tech who I call “The Flash”, seems to be everywhere he is needed without having to call him, and can multitask all the time. The PTs and OTs of Rehab would not be able to deliver excellent patient care without his help. He is always on time and has a very good work ethic. John is immensely loved by his co-workers and our patients. He constantly goes above and beyond for everyone. Our recognition is not even enough to appreciate him for what he does each and every day for us. He also actively participates during our fun times at work, as he has represented Methodist Hospital | Stone Oak Rehabilitation Center for two years in a row during a Chili Cook-off and is a member of our Fall Prevention Team. He is indeed an excellent example of a model employee with I-CARE values.”
-Maria Janette “MJ” Baking, Rehab Services Lead, Methodist Hospital | Stone Oak Rehabilitation Center
JOSE PEREZ, FACILITIES MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEE
“Jose Perez is a Maintenance Mechanic Advanced partner in the Facilities Management department. He continuously shows his dedication and commitment to our facility here at Texsan. He ensures the daily operations of our facility are maintained 24/7 to provide the safest, quality care to our patients each and every day.”
-Janelle Lopez, Chief Operating Officer, Ethics & Compliance Officer, Methodist Hospital | Texsan
CHARLES SOLIS, CARDIAC MONITOR TECHNICIAN (CMT), METHODIST HOSPITAL
“Charles Solis started with Methodist in 2016 as a Cardiac Monitor Technician (CMT) after hearing about how great Methodist was to work for from his mom, Katherine who worked on 6 central. Charles served in the Marines for four years prior to joining Methodist and brought many of the skills that he learned during his active duty with him which better prepared him for his career with Methodist. Charles’s peers frequently recognize him for his compassionate nature and always being a great representation of our I-CARE values. Charles is the primary preceptor for all new night shift CMTs due to his ability to understand others’ unique learning styles and what will work best for them. Charles continues to be influential in process improvements and ensuring a safe environment for cardiac monitoring. We are very fortunate to have him as part of the Methodist family.”
-Wesley Wingate, Manager Cardiac Telemetry & PSA/VMT, Methodist Hospital
“I’d like to give a big shout-out to our case manager JULIE CHAVEZ, RN.
There is no end to Julie’s positivity and endless collaboration with her colleagues to ensure our patients are discharged safely and in a timely manner. She consistently goes the extra mile at work, and her spirit of teamwork makes Methodist Hospital | Metropolitan a better place to work. She is someone who works hard behind the scenes and always remains calm despite the many obstacles presented (such as the recent pandemic). Julie plays a supporting role in the case management department, and her ability to connect with people allows other case managers to feel comfortable reaching out to her for advice while troubleshooting complex cases. Julie is always ready to help, sharing her knowledge, experience, and advice with everyone. Thank you, Julie, for creating a positive environment within our department while showing endless kindness, perseverance, and humor! Your commitment to excellence inspires others to fulfill a greater potential than they even knew they had.”
-Irene Roberson, Director of Case Management, Methodist Hospital | Metropolitan
SUSAN TORKELSON, PATIENT SAFETY ATTENDANT (PSA), METHODIST HOSPITAL
“Susan Torkelson joined the Methodist Patient Safety Attendant team in 2020 during one of the most challenging times our organization has faced. Susan comes to work with a smile on her face each and every day ready to help keep our patients safe. Susan is often recognized by her peers and the nursing staff as always going above and beyond to advocate for patient safety and dignity. We are so thankful that Susan has chosen to stay with the PSA team and look forward to seeing all the great things that she can accomplish along her journey.” -Wesley Wingate, Manager Cardiac
Telemetry & PSA/VMT, Methodist Hospital
GEORGE ROBERTS, EVS ASSOCIATE
“George Roberts is an Environment Services partner that is continuously recognized by his patients and colleagues for his exceptional care. George really gets to know his patients and their families while leaving the room spotless. Besides providing a safe environment for healing, George contributes to the EVS department’s 82 percentile rating in patient satisfaction.”
-Gregg Zier, Director of Environmental Services, Methodist Hospital | Northeast
LISET TRAYHAN, DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHER AND VASCULAR TECHNOLOGIST
“Liset Trayhan consistently provides high quality care and always advocates for what is best for the patient. Recently, a patient had an order for a paracentesis, which is the removal of the fluid around the abdomen. After bringing the patient down, she realized there was no fluid in the abdomen. While looking for the fluid, she saw that the patient had a large amount of fluid surrounding their lungs. She kept the patient in the ultrasound room while she called the ordering doctor and explained her findings. She was able to get the doctor to update the order for a thoracentesis, which is the removal of the fluid from around the lungs. Liset’s quick find resulted in higher quality care for the patient and allowed them to breathe much better after the procedure. She is constantly challenging herself to learn different skill sets within her profession to better serve our mission. Her experience as a Sonographer and the compassion she shares with her patients, has developed multiple longlasting relationships. Many of these patients visit regularly for treatment and drive a further distance, just to be within her exceptional care. Liset is an invaluable team member who goes above and beyond for patients within our community. She is a shining example of our mission led culture here at Methodist Hospital | Stone Oak.”
-Austen Holton, Director of Diagnostic Imaging, Methodist Hospital | Stone Oak
STAFF SHOUT-OUTS
KRISTI KOGER, RN
“Kristi Koger began her career as a Patient Care Tech in the Emergency Department at Methodist Hospital | Atascosa in 2019. While working as a Patient Care Tech, she worked her way through nursing school. Once she obtained her RN license, Kristi put the valuable skills she learned as a Patient Care Tech to great use as a Registered Nurse, serving her community and the patients who came through the door at Methodist Hospital | Atascosa Emergency Department. Kristi receives regular compliments from our patients, some of who even remember her when she was a Patient Care Tech. Kristi received the Rising Star in Nursing Award in 2021 as a new Registered Nurse. Her passion for our patients shines, and her dedication to her team is evident. Kristi takes the initiative to lead her team even on the toughest days and accomplishes this with a positive attitude. She is always willing to do what it takes to help the team in any situation. She never forgets a peer’s birthday or any celebration for that matter. Kristi is always willing to take the time to teach anyone willing to learn and is always ready to answer questions, yet she is always eager to learn and improve her skills. Kristi leaves a lasting impression on everyone she meets and has a bright future ahead of her at Methodist!”
-Jennifer Sorsby, Director of Emergency Services, Methodist Hospital | Atascosa
“Nicole “Nikki” Gomez joined the Children’s Cancer and Blood Center as our case manager in 2021. Nikki is one of the most positive people I have had the privilege to work next to. Her exceptional attitude has benefited the staff and the patients. Her peers often recognize Nikki for always being willing to give a helping hand, put a uniform on and jump in for the safety of our patients. Nikki makes it a point to meet with every new patient and provides education for their new medical journey. Nikki is a true testament to Methodist Excellence. She always gives back, from becoming an APHON educator for the nurses in our community to safely providing care to pediatric oncology patients to dedicating her time as a camp counselor each year so our patients can have special memories. We are truly blessed to have Nikki part of our team!”
