MAKING
Lisa Acevedo, Recruitment
"It is my honor to work with such
a motivational woman. She is the true meaning of a "KEY" employee. The
knowledge she has and shares with others is amazing. I admire her for the
fact that she is always trying to help others grow and become great.
Definitely a leader in many ways!"
Kenny Parker, Human Resources
"Kenny has been an asset with the
Workforce 2.0 transition within the HR Department. He has taken the lead and worked with other departments to finalize a process for HR. Kenny has worked hard to minimize pay and access issues with our field employees. Thank you Kenny for stepping up!"
Darrin Hess, South Atlantic
"One of my favorite things about
Parallon is how often I get to meet folks that work in other office's and
hear how we can collaborate together. I had the opportunity to meet and work with Darrin this week and not only did he answer my question, but he made some introductions which have turned into some great connections. Thank you, Darrin, for going above and beyond!"
Justin McCoy, Locums
"I would like to nominate Justin McCoy for putting the Doctors through the new hiring process so efficiently and quickly. He was able to lock 1 new assignment and line up 2 other physicians for interview all in 1 week. Way to go Justin. Thank you for all your hard work, he is truly an asset to the Parallon."
Adriene Tanguma, Austin
"Adriene Tanguma is the Account Manager in the Austin office. Adriene has been the anchor in the office for many years. She has weathered multiple changes during her time with Parallon and has always moved the office to the top. Her unfettered dedication and consistent attention to detail has propelled the Austin market to prominence within the Central Region and Parallon Workforce Solutions. Her desire to succeed and her commitment to our customers/vendors/staff drives her high level work ethic. Adriene makes Parallon great! She is an inspiration to us all."
Howie Arnold, Legal
"Howie has gone to great measure to review and come up with problem solving measures to save my facility contracts. In times where we are wanting to grow and expend, Howie's quick thinking is definitely helping my territory."
Claudine Chambers-Sewell, Payroll
"When I first started Claudine made a point of supporting me in my role with questions, issues and processes with payroll. She took time out of her day to explain processes in great detail. She never made me feel like I was bothering her. She is always accessible and extends to me an array of kindness, customer service and support. Her professionalism and professional courteous makes Parallon Great!!"
Lisa Norcross, Locums
"Lisa does a great job of finding quality candidates for our physician agents. She is always one of the first in the building each day and truly cares about her job. Her hard work is truly appreciated!"
Regine Azemard, Travel
As submitted by a travel nurse:
"Regine has a wonderful spirit! I appreciate the ease and efficiency of communicating with her. The care and concern she has displayed to me is unprecedented. She always makes sure I am comfortable with my assignments. She will stop at nothing to make sure my assignments have gone smoothly. She makes herself easily accessible and returns calls in a timely fashion. Regine is always available to lend an ear I have been traveling for many years now and she is by far the BEST recruiter I have had in my career. She deserves praise as well as recognition for her outstanding work! Thank you Regine, you are an angel!"
Amanda Mikesell-Gonzalez, Houston
"After we went live with Workforce 2.0 in early June, Amanda stepped in and made a huge impact by helping several of the Houston branch's employees get credentialed and ready to work. She maintained an extremely positive attitude amid some early challenges and she was always quick to act and extremely thorough. Amanda sets a high standard for professionalism, accountability, and business knowledge, and we are lucky to have her. Thank you, Amanda, for helping make Parallon GREAT!"
Jennifer Bridge, Denver
"Jen has stepped up and become sort of our liaison between W2.0 and corporate. She has been AMAZING with helping us in the FarWest when it comes to corrections needed, assistance, guidance and a remarkable point of contact for all things W2.0 related. And though overwhelmed, she has done so willingly and with such a positive attitude that she deserves recognition for her team work, professionalism, great attitude and willingness to make this conversion as easy on all as possible. Thanks Jen."
Koren Lang, Perm
"Koren has been a great team player in many ways. She has done so with a smile on her face every day. We in the Dallas location have enjoyed working with Koren all the way in Sunrise and appreciate the opportunity to work together. Thank you again for being a great team player and going beyond."
Zachary Figueroa, Credentialing
"Regardless of what is thrown at him he is willing to help and remains positive. He really is a bright light in the company and should be recognized."
Eric Santovenia, IT&S
"Eric is always willing to assist, even while extremely inundated with his daily tasks and various 2.0 inquiries. He has been instrumental in training our team, and carries himself with a positivity that is contagious. His continuous hard work deserves to be recognized and we are grateful to have such a team player within this organization."
Tim Noakes, Locums
"Resolving client issues with a positive and professional tone. This resulted in this great response from our client:
'Tim, Thank You, I particularly respect the professionalism of you and your company in this matter'"
Steven Busacca, Recruitment
"I know it’s not always easy being the metrics person as I’ve been in Steven's shoes myself, as a long term HR career person of over 20 years now, and he is professional, fun and eager to learn. In addition, Steven is supportive and always concerned about our teams well-being. He is focused on improving our processes so that HCA/Parallon coincide as well as how each and every one of us recruiters can improve our recruitment strategies. Many times we’ve brainstormed; I’ve shared information about Taleo and he’s always open to new ideas on how to improve the metrics for the team. I appreciate Steven's great attitude, helpfulness, and fun loving attitude. He’s a joy to work with and absolutely a GREAT addition to our team."
Melissa Jones, Travel
"She goes above and beyond what is asked of her. She also is always warm and friendly and wants to make everyone's day run just a little smoother."
Lindsay McCurdy, Marketing
"Lindsay recently demonstrated what it means to truly be GREAT by coming in to the office before 6 a.m. on the day of Workforce 2.0 go-live in order to inflate more than 50 balloons! She volunteered to take on this responsibility because she knew that the decorations would surprise her peers and brighten was what sure to be an exciting, yet stressful day."
Joseph Durand, Education
"Joey makes Parallon such a wonderful place to work. He is constantly giving the team moral support and pushing us to do our best. He is always lending a helping hand to his teammates in need. The education team is proud to have him by our side. He is definitely making Parallon great!"
Cheryl Rhody, Marketing
"Cheryl truly is making Parallon great! Her attitude and approach to everything is positive and uplifting. It is such a joy to have her as part of the Parallon family!!!"
Brenda Allande, Administration
"Brenda is a breath of fresh air to everyone who comes in contact with her. She has an amazing ability to remain positive and smile regardless of what she encounters. She goes above and beyond to assist anyone without a complaint. She embodies the values of Parallon! Thank you Brenda for your tireless work!"
Chris Horvath, Locums
"I have worked with Chris for a while now and he goes above and beyond to make sure the job gets down. Great leadership!"
Joy Medrano, Operations
"She has become the SME on the vendor portal and has really stepped up to ensure we are doing our best to make sure our vendor partners are getting the service level and attention they need to work through the Workforce 2.0 implementation. She helped host a call with the field OAs to walk them through the new process for preapproving candidates and has been instrumental in ongoing training."
Nancy Farmer-Lanz, Per Diem
"We have a colleague, Michelle Horbaly, who is transferring from Per Diem to Human Resources this week. A lot of times these transitions, while super exciting, can also be super chaotic and so we lose track of time. Nancy made it a priority to make sure Michelle (who has been with Parallon for many years) went out with a bang. She ordered the food, emailed our team, etc. While Michelle will be missed, it is nice to know that she is going out with a bang!"
Brandon Maravich, Dallas
"Although most of us do not want to lean on our vendors, they are the sole providers of my LOB's pipeline. Week after week, Brandon sends me referrals or personally introduces me to associates whom he has worked with in the past. It is such a pleasure to work with someone who puts such an emphasis on TEAMWORK."
Jazmynn Hardy, Nashville
"Jazy radiates positive energy everywhere she goes. She is a pleasure to work with each and every day. She is knowledgeable in all aspects of staffing and always goes above and beyond to share her knowledge. No matter how full her plate is, she is always willing to take time to help out co-workers when they are in need. The facilities, vendors, and nurses love to work with Jazy and often request to speak with her directly. Jazmynn is the perfect example of what every Parallon employee should aspire to be."
Amanda Mikesell, San Antonio
"I cannot speak more highly of Amanda Mikesell both personally and professionally. Amanda is organized, efficient, and detail oriented. She displays a positive attitude and dedication and serves as a role model to those around her. Above all else, Amanda is passionate about her work. Her passion for performance serves as an inspiration to her coworkers and has been instrumental in building strong client relations. Amanda defines the term “team player”. It doesn't matter how great or small the task, she is the first one willing to jump in and help anyone out. She goes above and beyond every single day, and she does it with a positive attitude. Amanda truly is the perfect example of what makes Parallon GREAT."
Latonya Hunte, Credentialing
"Supported the Workforce 2.0 go-live and came in on Sunday and/or off hours to make sure candidates could be cleared to work on Monday. The Credentialing team has gone above and beyond in difficult situations to support our business."
Yolanda Grier, Credentialing
"Supported the Workforce 2.0 go-live and came in on Sunday and/or off hours to make sure candidates could be cleared to work on Monday. The Credentialing team has gone above and beyond in difficult situations to support our business."
Tathiana Rivera, Credentialing
"Supported the Workforce 2.0 go-live and came in on Sunday and/or off hours to make sure candidates could be cleared to work on Monday. The Credentialing team has gone above and beyond in difficult situations to support our business."
Vickie Neal, Credentialing
"Supported the Workforce 2.0 go-live and came in on Sunday and/or off hours to make sure candidates could be cleared to work on Monday. The Credentialing team has gone above and beyond in difficult situations to support our business."
Tavarus Graham, Credentialing
"Supported the Workforce 2.0 go-live and came in on Sunday and/or off hours to make sure candidates could be cleared to work on Monday. The Credentialing team has gone above and beyond in difficult situations to support our business."
Sophia Antoine, Credentialing
"Supported the Workforce 2.0 go-live and came in on Sunday and/or off hours to make sure candidates could be cleared to work on Monday. The Credentialing team has gone above and beyond in difficult situations to support our business."
Mike Seestedt, IT&S
"Even though Monday, June 6th was quite hectic, at 6:30PM that night Mike Seestedt came down to the first floor to check on the teams to see if anyone had any questions. Not only was he answering questions but at one point Mike was sitting at a recruiters desk, while she was on the phone with a candidate, and he was helping her move the candidate through the new process. If watching the VP of IT&S sit at a desk and work one-on-one with one of my peers isn't a GREAT Parallon moment, then I don't know what is!"
Michele Fishman, Project Services
"Michele has been asked to keep up with her regular project work and jump in and help out with a number of items to assist with Workforce 2.0 She has done so cheerfully and is doing a great job with extra responsibilities!"
Christina McClain, Travel
"She has been so supportive and helpful. She goes above and beyond to make herself available to answer questions and to solve problems. One of the most compassionate and professional leaders I've met. I see that through the way she speaks to her nurses and co-workers. She is just AWESOME!"
Charlene Moss-Harper, IT&S
"Charlene has exemplified teamwork over the past month with her work on Workforce 2.0. She has jumped in and helped where ever she was needed. That has included system testing, simulation support and of course planning. She is the queen of multi-tasking and is cheerfully willing to help out doing anything needed. Great work!"
Tammy Duncan, Nashville
"Tammy is so positive and sweet, she really makes my day every time I speak with her. She recently started staffing for some new facilities and they took to her immediately, they really love her! She is so helpful, knowledgeable, responsive, and driven. Her kindness is evident to anyone she speaks with. It is a true pleasure being able to work with her!"
Michelle Campbell, Houston
"Michelle elevated our spirits, her professionalism and customer service are beyond and above."
Kim Steward, Recruitment Marketing
"Kim is the heart of Parallon's candidate generation platform. It is because of her attention to detail and analytical nature that PWS is able to innovatively and cost-effectively attract healthcare professionals to work for our organization. Kim is a valued business partner and is someone working each day to solidify PWS' position as a GREAT organization. Thank you Kim!"
Thia Buehring,Houston
"Thia is great to work with she is always there to help when there is a problem in the office. It is very refreshing to have a supervisor that is willing to help no matter what the problem is and she does it with a smile.Thia is a great asset to our company because she gives everything she has to Parallon and she does it very selflessly and with a smile and giving heart."
Diego Monslave, Travel
"Diego wears many hats in the Travel Dept. I work specifically with Diego on job postings for Travel. Diego owns the job posting process for the department. He manages hundreds of postings, works to determine opens and closes on a weekly basis and never appears stressed or overwhelmed. In addition he has taken it upon himself to learn new "tricks" within WF 2.0 to make the process more efficient. He has also been proactive in learning how he will manage the job posting process once the implementation takes place and the Travel module is retired. We need more people like Diego here at PWS."
Crystal Perez, Credentialing
"Crystal has patience and goes above and beyond to make sure her team is effective. Crystal always assists her team, and pays attention to detail to what is going to ensure the work being done is accurate."
Paula Phillips, Clinical Operations
"Paula embodies the Parallon Core Values of Integrity,Unity,Service, Learning, Accountability and Respect. She lives and breathes this company and her dedication and passion are unsurpassed. Despite her intense work and travel schedule she always makes the time to share a smile with anyone who needs it. She makes herself fully accessible even outside of regular working hours and is my go-to person in regards to clarification on so many challenges and issues. Paula wears many hats in our organization and she wears them WELL. It is my honor to nominate her."
Christopher Barretta, Credentialing
"Mr. Barretta is one of the most passionate well rounded employee's any company could ask for. He takes great pride in his work and in Parallon. Dealing with difficult situations can be hard at times, but he handles this like a champ! He goes above and beyond for Parallon in making sure the DHP's are happy and compliant."
Sylvia Weg-Swezy, Travel
"Even though she is extremely busy, Sylvia often takes the time to ask me how my day is going. Recently, I was having a very challenging day and instead of just saying my day was "fine," I asked Sylvia if I could pick her brain for a few minutes. Not only did Sylvia take the time to listen to my concerns but she validated my frustrations and then gave me some advice as to how she would proceed. It was reassuring to know that my frustrations were shared and it was helpful to hear how she would rectify the situation. Within minutes I was re-engaged and ready to take on the challenge ahead."
Ruddy Rodriguez, IT&S
"I just wanted to take a minute today to share what a fantastic job Ruddy is doing for Parallon. The move to the first floor was seamless. Ruddy has gone over and above to meet all of our requests. It is truly the hard work and dedication that made the move successful. I really appreciate attention to detail, follow up and sense of urgency demonstrated to ensure we were all up and running. We wouldn't be where we are today if it wasn't for this type of dedication to excellence."
Mike Floyd, IT&S
"I just wanted to take a minute today to share what a fantastic job Mike is doing for Parallon. The move to the first floor was seamless. Mike has gone over and above to meet all of our requests. It is truly the hard work and dedication that made the move successful. I really appreciate attention to detail, follow up and sense of urgency demonstrated to ensure we were all up and running. We wouldn't be where we are today if it wasn't for this type of dedication to excellence."
Christina Coury, Operations
"I recently wanted to clean up some of the Excel spreadsheets that I put together for my VP's MOR and Christina Coury dropped what she was doing, came to visit me at my desk, and within minutes had not only made the data more concise, but made it look so much more professional! She was super busy that day BUT she knew that it was important to both my VP and my SVP that the data on the spreadsheets be perfect. Thank you, Christina!"
Brandon Maravivch, Dallas
"I recently traveled to the Dallas office on business and Brandon was absolutely instrumental in coordinating multiple on-site meetings with the clients. Not only did Brandon make sure that I was on the appropriate Director's calendars, but he accompanied me to some of the meetings to formally make the introduction himself. His attention to the matter made the visit to North Texas an overwhelming success."
Cynthia Wyles, Riverside
"Cynthia has absorbed the project of figuring out how to credential employees for a non HCA client in the CA market that was at a standstill-Cynthia has done a FANTASTIC job of sorting through the progress that had been made, re-organizing and steering us in the right direction. We are so, so close to putting our first employee to work at this client, all thanks to Cynthia's persistence and dedication to this project."
Christian Ortiz, IT&S
"Christian has been instrumental in the Workforce 2.0 training and education as we move toward go-live."
Damon Jackson, Dallas
"Consistent and pleasant. Does not complain and is always ready to do what is needed."
Billie Mosely, MSP
"Billie has demonstrated dedication to the success of PWS by his adaptability and his positive attitude during this time of incredible change. Not only is he taking the initiative to dive right into the system and the data, but he takes the time to share his knowledge and implement best practices to the rest of the MSP Program Office. Great job, Billie!"
Alexandria Bruns, Credentialing
"Ali is always willing to go above and beyond in regards to problem solving. She also has a positive personality and maintains professional composure when speaking with a frustrated customer."
Diana Velazco, DHP
"Diana goes above and beyond in every aspect of her duties. Diana is pleasant to work with. Diana does extensive research on all of her assigned tasks and follows up and follows through on these assigned tasks. Diana ensures that the daily tasks, team goals and databases are kept up to date at all times. Diana is the epitome of a great asset to the department, her team would not run as smoothly as it does without her. Diana ensures that all of her team, coworkers and Management is aware of all situations at all times. I have received multiple compliments, as well as seen it first hand, on how well Diana explains and details all of her work, discovery of issues or concerns. Diana takes the extra time to ensure individuals fully comprehend their assigned tasks and overall expectations of their duties. Diana is an excellent Team Lead and her Team runs as well as it does because of the exemplary team member that she is."
Jennifer McConnell, Locums
"She goes well out of her way to try to assist both her colleagues as well as her providers in any way that she can. She is also the go-to-person in teaching staff throughout various departments on the various ways and shortcuts of using Workforce 2.0."
Janet Mihailoff, IT&S
"Janet has been instrumental in the Workforce 2.0 training and education as we move toward go-live."
Mike Floyd, IT&S
"I had a catastrophic issue with my laptop early on Monday morning after the WF 2.0 system simulation and was not in a position to be without a laptop. Mike jumped in and was able to recover the encryption info from the crippled laptop and bring me up on a new laptop with the old hard drive in a matter of hours. His effort deserves recognition and is most certainly appreciated by me as well as the people who depended on me having a laptop on a very busy day!"
Samuel Waissman, CTI
"Samuel has been instrumental in the Workforce 2.0 training and education as we move toward go-live."
Charlene Moss-Harper, IT&S
"Charlene showed tremendous organizational skills and teamwork in preparing for the Workforce 2.0 System Simulation. She never stopped and came in early and stayed late for weeks in a row to ensure the team was prepared. She exemplified dedication and her efforts were apparent once the Simulation was underway."
Cossety Denbow, Credentialing
"Willing to assist where needed."
Sharon DeSesso, Operations
"Sharon has been instrumental in the Workforce 2.0 training and education as we move toward go-live."
Anitra Dufresne, Travel
"I want to say Anitra is an awesome recruiter! She constantly works hard to see if I'm doing well and makes sure things go smoothly. I appreciate her warm and caring attitude. I truly believe she cares about her nurses. I tell nurses about her every assignment. Anitra definitely one of the best recruiters around and a great asset to Parallon!"
Patrick Pridgeon, IT&S
"We keep Patrick busy with our many phone requests and transfers. I request a variety of things from him; reports, Phones, switching of phones in stations, etc. He has always been very patient and we truly appreciate that."
Michael Floyd, IT&S
"Mike Floyd has been great at trying to complete our many orders/requests. I know he gets pulled in many directions yet he is always able to help us out making sure we get the equipment necessary in order to get our staff ready for work. I truly appreciate him!"
Erin Elliot, Recruitment
"Erin each and every day comes in with high energy, bringing enthusiasm to the team, and is dedicated to excellence. She demonstrates this everyday by bringing her positive attitude and bright smile to the office, which is one of the many reasons Erin is so great to work with! Erin is a "go-getter" and always takes the initiative of how she can help. Most importantly, Erin is an extraordinary individual, who continues to make Parallon great each and every day!"
Joshua Souza, IT&S
"Joshua joined the PWS team supporting HCA IT&S MSP in June 2015 and was huge part of the success of the implementation of the Program. Joshua goes above and beyond to ensure his IT&S clients consistently receive a high level of customer service. He treats the vendors under the Program as partners and works with them on a daily basis to ensure their continued success under the Program. He is truly a valued asset to the team, the client and to Parallon!"
Eli Johnson, DHP
"Eli Johnson adds a positive energy to our department. He has led his team with the task of processing the credentialing for over 950 Security Guards. Despite challenges he has faced with high volume, he continues to be a strong support and motivation for the team. Others look up to his ability to problem solve and build relationships with our customers. Eli is a team player, and I think I can speak for our facilities, our department and our customers when I say he is a true joy to work with."
Tim Noakes, Locums
"Tim has been instrumental in the training and guidance of the new Client Representatives that have just started with our team. He is always available to help out and to answer any questions for all colleagues and remains one of the top producers in our division. We are lucky and grateful to have someone like Tim on our team."
Wanda Jackson, Credentialing
"Wanda dropped what she was doing, late on a Friday afternoon, to help me to finish credentialing a profile that was to start a local contract on Monday. I truly appreciate her help and service level with assisting us in the field to push this profile through at the eleventh hour and start the employee on time!"
Kristopher David, Houston
"Kris always has a very positive outlook on how we do business and life itself. He chooses to overcome obstacles rather than wait for someone else to move them for him. He is a great role model for the staffing team. He does not shy away from the 'heavy lifting' that needs to be done. His attitude and 'can-do' mentality is infectious. He is a true pleasure to work with."
Fabiola Mora, DHP
"Since the first day I started Fabiola has been so helpful! She's extremely knowledgeable about the process of DHP, and goes above and beyond to find the answer if she doesn't know. She is a clear leader amongst her peers, and strives for perfection on her daily task."
Diego Monsalve, Logistics
"We had a mix-up on a hotel stay for a Locums physician, and knowing that the hotel the provider likes to stay in is a very small one, he went above and beyond and called to correct the dates and got the stay booked for check-in on the same day! I really appreciate his dedication and quick response to an urgent need for us."
Lisa Ciasca, Accounts Payable
"Lisa takes the time to explain EVERYTHING! She makes sure we as Parallon staff see both what the vendor is seeing as well as what the facility knows to do. Despite having more than enough to do in her day, she stops to educate those she works with because she knows if she teaches someone once then we can help her in educating others. Thank you for your patience and great work, Lisa!"