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The Bellevue Hospital Announces Employee Accomplishments

Employees continuing education, degrees and certifications

January, 2005 -- December, 2006

BUSINESS BRIEFS:  TBH EMPLOYEE IS LICENSED SONOGRAPHER

July 3, 2006

The Bellevue Hospital (TBH) has announced that Laurie Stimmel, RT(R), (CT), RDMS, has recently become a registered diagnostic medical sonographer.

An employee in TBH’s Radiology Department, Stimmel earned the degree in obstetrics and gynecology sonography from The American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography.

Stimmel completed her coursework at Owens Community College, Toledo, and her clinical training at TBH before becoming registered as a medical sonographer. She is also registered as a radiographer and CT Scan technologist.

Stimmel has been employed with TBH for the past six years. She and her husband, Brian, reside in Bayview. They are parents of two children.

 

BUSINESS BRIEFS:  TBH EMPLOYEE RECEIVES RECOGNITION

April 27, 2006

The Bellevue Hospital (TBH) has announced that Alan Ganci, executive vice president, has been awarded the 2006 Founder's Medal of Honor from the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA).

The award was presented to Ganci in March at the regular meeting of the Northwest Ohio (Toledo) Chapter of HFMA.

Recipients must be members in good standing, have a minimum of three years service, and have provided significant service at the chapter or national level for two years.

The Founder's Medal of Honor is the highest honor awarded through the local HFMA chapter.

 Only three other members of the Northwest Ohio Chapter have previously been honored with this distinction.

The medal is based on the evaluation and judgment of the national HFMA board on a recommendation from chapter members.

Ganci has been a member of HFMA for the past 26 years. He previously served on the board of directors and as president. He also served as Region 6 Chapter Liaison Resource for Ohio and Michigan, was on the National Advisory Board, and has been a judge for the Yeager National Chapter Award for the past seven years.

There are four chapters of the HFMA located in Ohio, and over 35,000 members nationwide.

Ganci has been employed with TBH for the past 13 years. He and his wife, Deborah, reside in Huron.

 

BUSINESS BRIEFS:  TBH EMPLOYEE EARNS COLLEGE DEGREE

April 13, 2006

The Bellevue Hospital (TBH) has announced that Holly Spero, MLT, ASCP, has earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Technology.

Spero earned the degree from the College of Technology at Bowling Green State University.

At TBH, Spero is employed in the Laboratory where her duties include blood draws, working in the blood bank, microbiology, chemistry, and hematology.

Spero has been employed with TBH for the past 18 years. She and her husband, Bryan, reside in Bellevue. They are parents of one child.
 

BUSINESS BRIEFS:  TBH EMPLOYEE EARNS DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD

April 12, 2006

The Bellevue Hospital (TBH) has announced that Deborah Shock, RPT, AMT, will receive the 2005 Distinguished Achievement Award from the American Medical Technologists (AMT).

The award is given by the AMT Board of Directors and by a vote of peers within the AMT.

The award will be presented during the AMT Awards Ceremony and 68th annual meeting in education program, June 26 to July 1, 2006, in Reno, Nevada.

Shock is a phlebotomist with TBH’s Lab Department. She is responsible for blood work drawing for departments including outpatient, Emergency Department, medical/surgical, Intensive Care, ambulatory care, Family Birthing Center, and the Lab.

She also does drug screens and breath alcohol testing, and, through the hospital’s preceptor program, trains phlebotomy students and new employees.

Shock has been employed with TBH for the past 12 years. She and her husband, Dennis, reside in Clyde. They are parents of two children.

 

BUSINESS BRIEFS:  TWO TBH EMPLOYEE EARN CERTIFICATIONS

April 4, 2006

The Bellevue Hospital (TBH) has announced that Angie Wise, RN, and Jennifer Seamon, RN, have received certification as RN First Assistants.

The certification will allow the nurses to assist during surgery.

The two TBH employees completed a week long course in Las Vegas, which is followed by one year of further self-study.

Wise has been employed with TBH for the past 15 years. She and her husband, Jerry, reside in Clyde. They are parents of three children.

Seamon has been employed with TBH for the past 13 years. She and her husband, Daniel, reside in Bellevue. They are parents of two children.
 

BUSINESS BRIEFS:  TBH EMPLOYEE EARNS TWO CERTIFICATIONS

April 3, 2006

The Bellevue Hospital (TBH) has announced that Susan O'Lynn, CPCS, CPMSM, has earned two certifications related to her position as Medical Staff Coordinator at TBH.

O'Lynn was re-certified as a Provider Credentialing Specialist from the National Association of Medical Staff Services (NAMSS). The certification runs through 2007.

O'Lynn also earned a new certification as a Certified Professional in Medical Services Management, also given through NAMSS.

At TBH, O'Lynn's responsibilities include verifying physician training and competencies for credentialing purposes.

O'Lynn has been employed with TBH for the past 21 years. She and her husband, P.J., reside in Bellevue. They are parents of two children, Sheena and Derrick.
 

BUSINESS BRIEFS:  TBH EMPLOYEE EARNS INDEPENDENT SOCIAL WORK LICENSE

April 3, 2006

The Bellevue Hospital (TBH) has announced that Gretchen Franklin, MSW, has earned her licensure as an Independent Social Worker.

An employee in TBH's Social Services and Home Health Departments, Franklin received her license from the State of Ohio, Counselor, Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist Board.

Franklin has been employed with TBH for the past 13 years. She and her husband, Reed, reside in Tiffin. They are parents of three children.

BUSINESS BRIEFS:  TBH EMPLOYEE EARNS NURSING DEGREE

March 29, 2006

The Bellevue Hospital (TBH) has announced that Laurie Erf, R.N., has earned her associate of science in nursing degree.

An employee in TBH’s Medical/Surgical Department, Erf graduated from Excelsior College, with an Associate of Science degree in nursing. Excelsior College is a member of The University of the State of New York.

Erf completed her clinical work in Columbus, OH, and took and passed her boards in Westlake, OH in early March.

Erf has been employed with TBH for the past four years. She and her husband, Kevin, reside in Bellevue. They are parents of a daughter, LeAnn

BUSINESS BRIEFS:  Loveetta Johnson, C.N.A., receives Phlebotomy Certification

January 23, 2006

The Bellevue Hospital (TBH) has announced that Loveetta Johnson, C.N.A., has achieved her certification in phlebotomy (blood drawing).

The certification was earned through the EHOVE Ghrist Adult Career Center after Johnson completed 600 hours of course work.

Johnson is employed at TBH in the Medical/Surgical Department and in the hospital’s Lab.

Johnson has been employed at TBH for the past six years. She and her husband, Troy, are parents of three children. They reside in Clyde.

BUSINESS BRIEFS:  Connie Powell is a Certified Lactation Consultant

January 22,2006

The Bellevue Hospital (TBH) has announced that Connie Powell, R.N., with TBH’s Family Birthing Center, has completed the requirements set forth and has passed the examination to become an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC).

The IBCLC protects, promotes and supports the breastfeeding of babies worldwide.           

The certification is good for five years and is renewable by recertification.

Powell is also the only licensed Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator at TBH and is one of only a handful of Lamaze Childbirth Educators in northern Ohio.

Powell has been employed at TBH for the past 30 years. She and her husband, John, reside in Republic.

BUSINESS BRIEFS: Pam Dymond Earns Nursing Degree

January 5, 2006

The Bellevue Hospital (TBH) has announced that Pamela Dymond, R.N., has recently earned a nursing degree and a nursing certification.

An employee in TBH’s Emergency Department, Dymond graduated from Bowling Green State University/Medical University of Ohio School of Nursing, with a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing.

Dymond then completed and passed her certification examination for emergency nurses, given by the Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing.

Several emergency topics were presented on the test, including cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, obstetrical, optical, orthopedic, neurological, psycho/social, respiratory, and shock/trauma.

Dymond has been employed with TBH for the past five years. She and her husband, Tim, reside in Bellevue. They are parents of three children.

BUSINESS BRIEFS:  TBH EMPLOYEES EARN EMERGENCY NURSING CREDENTIALS

December, 2005
The Bellevue Hospital (TBH) has announced that employees Ruth Fries, RN, CEN (Left), and Michelle Garcia, RN, CEN (Right), have each attained a nationally recognized credential in emergency nursing.

Each recently passed the Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) examination administered by the Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing.

The CEN credential represents a commitment of these nurses, as well as TBH’s Emergency Department, to quality state-of-the-art emergency care. Emergency nursing incorporates a wide spectrum of patient care that requires highly specialized skills and extensive knowledge, as well as the unique ability to care for all ages of patients who have illnesses or injuries ranging from the very minor to extremely critical.

The CEN examination also evaluates the nurse’s knowledge in the areas of clinical pathophysiology, patient care management, and professional issues, environment, toxicology, shock, trauma, and medical emergency care.

Fries received her Registered Nurse Degree from the Toledo Hospital School of Nursing. She has been employed at TBH for 19 years and is currently the ER coordinator. She and her husband, Greg, reside in Bellevue. They have three grown children.

Garcia received her Registered Nurse Degree from the Providence School of Nursing in Sandusky. She has been employed at TBH for six years and is currently an ER staff nurse and nursing supervisor. She and her husband, Eloy, reside in Bellevue and have two children.
 

BUSINESS BRIEFS:  TBH EMPLOYEE EARNS BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION DEGREE

June 15, 2005

The Bellevue Hospital (TBH) has announced that Rachel Herman has earned her Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration from Ashland University. Herman majored in accounting at Ashland.

She was promoted to Director of Finance at TBH in December of 2003.

Herman has been employed with TBH for the past 25 years. She and her husband, Roger, reside in Bellevue. They are parents of three children.

 

BUSINESS BRIEFS:  TBH EMPLOYEE COMPLETES DIABETES EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION

March 28, 2005

Patricia Keller-Clark, Registered & Licensed Dietician at The Bellevue Hospital, recently completed her certification to become a Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE).

The certification process took place in Cleveland and was overseen by the National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators.

Keller-Clark is now certified to work with patients in diabetes and nutrition counseling and education.

A resident of Sandusky, Keller-Clark has been employed with TBH for the past eight years.
 

BUSINESS BRIEFS: TBH EMPLOYEE EARNS CERTIFICATION IN FETAL MONITORING
March 23, 2005

The Bellevue Hospital (TBH) has announced that Laurie Williams RN, BSN, has become certified in Electronic Fetal Monitoring after completing all requirements and testing offered by the Fetal Monitoring Professional Education Center.

Williams completed the course in San Antonio, Texas by attending the two-day Advanced Fetal Monitoring class and then passing the certification exam. The certification is valid for two years

A member of the TBH Family Birthing Center team, Williams has worked for TBH for the past 13 years. She resides in Clyde with her husband, Roger, and their two daughters.
 

BUSINESS BRIEFS: TBH EMPLOYEE EARNS LAMAZE EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION
March 23, 2005
The Bellevue Hospital (TBH) has announced that Connie Powell, RNC, BSN, LCCE, has earned a Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator (LCCE) designation after successfully completing the LCCE certification course.

Powell completed a rigorous training course and testing to earn her certification.

The course was offered by the Lamaze International Certification Council. Their mission is to provide competent, highly qualified childbirth educators who work as advocates for childbearing women. LCCE’s work to promote, support and protect normal birth through education and advocacy.

Powell is the only licensed LCCE at TBH and is one of only a handful of Lamaze Childbirth Educators in northern Ohio.

Powell, a member of The Bellevue Hospital’s Family Birthing Center team, has worked at TBH for the past 29 years. She and her husband, John, reside in Republic.
 

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