The Pelican News - June 2017

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Melissa Rice, RN – March Employee of Month
Terrebonne General Medical
Center (TGMC) honors Melissa
Rice, RN, as the March Employee
of the Month. Rice is a Supportive
Care Coordinator in the Care
Management Department at
TGMC.
In an effort to recognize
outstanding employees, TGMC
names an Employee of the
Month. Our Employees of the
Melissa Rice, RN Month show an outstanding
constant commitment to the wellbeing of our patients, staff
and extended families, and through their participation in the
personal journeys they have with them. The employee of the
month also makes it a priority to live out the TGMC mission
of providing exceptional healthcare with compassion.
Rice’s natural characteristics make her the perfect person
for the delicate role she is in. People have to feel comfortable
and in control, even when their condition or their loved ones
condition does not allow them to actually be. Rice shows
respect for the patient and their decisions and conveys it to
others in a similar way. Rice is knowledgeable in the realm
she practices in and is able to address questions or concerns
at the time they are brought up, which adds to the confidence
others place in her.
Rice is a great example of how TGMC’s icare standards
directly affect our patients and their families. She knows her
boundaries but speaks up to address patient’s needs. Rice shows
respect to patients, their families, our physicians, and our staff,
she makes sure the staff is aware of what is needed for the
patient and how we can help, and she maintains professionalism
while able to speak to patients and their families at their levels.
Our Care Management department and TGMC are extremely
lucky to have her as part of the team and we are honored to be
able to nominate her as Employee of the Month.
“I am proud and honored to have been chosen as Employee
of the Month,” said Rice. “I am thankful for the recognition
from my team.”
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TGMC Honors Employees
Laura Bergeron, RN –
April Employee of the Month
Terrebonne General Medical
Center (TGMC) honors Laura
Bergeron, RN, as the April
Employee of the Month. Bergeron
is a registered nurse in the
Women’s Health Center’s Labor
and Delivery unit.
Bergeron is a true asset to
the Labor and Delivery unit.
She is described by her patients
and peers as calm, helpful
Laura Bergeron, RN
and informative. She provides
genuine, compassionate care and treats each patient as family.
She regularly does small gestures to ensure the patient has a
positive and memorable experience while delivering. For
instance, Bergeron learned to count in the patient’s primary
language to provide encouragement during delivery.
“I enjoy working at TGMC because I love the bonding
with patients and their families as well as the closeness I have
with all my co-workers,” said Bergeron. “I feel honored to be
named Employee of the Month.”
Arlene Zeringue –
May Employee of the Month
Terrebonne General Medical
Center (TGMC) honors Arlene
Zeringue as the May Employee of
the Month. Zeringue is a project
specialist in TGMC’s Information
Technology (IT) department.
Zeringue is a true asset to
the TGMC IT department.
Her proactive work ethic has
others taking notice for she is
consistently dependable, efficient
Arlene Zeringue
and effective in taking on new
tasks and solving challenges. She
has been on staff for ten years and has assisted with numerous
technological accomplishments which improve quality patient
care, as the recent EPIC installation where patients can access
their medical records electronically.
“I am honored to have been recognized by my peers,” said
Zeringue. “I am overjoyed and grateful to be the Employee of
the Month.”
New Director of Materials Management
Terrebonne General Medical
Center (TGMC) announces
Salvador “Sal” Scanio as
the Director of Materials
Management. Scanio graduated
Cum Laude from Tulane
University in New Orleans
in 2003 with a Bachelor’s of
Science in Computer Information
Systems. He joined TGMC in
the Information Technology
Sal Scanio department in June 2012 where
he managed numerous software systems, including Lawson
and EPIC, designed to improve quality and efficiency. In his
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Joy Martinez –
Daisy Award for Extraordinary Nurses
Terrebonne General Medical
Center (TGMC) is proud to
honor Joy Martinez, RN, CCN,
with the DAISY Award for
Extraordinary Nurses. Joy is the
Director of Care Management
at TGMC, and is recognized
by her team for providing
patients with compassionate
care. She works with patients
holistically to ensure that their
physical, emotional and social
needs are met, and does so by
Joy Martinez, RN, CCN creating a supportive and caring
environment. She helps patients
and their families navigate through difficult health decisions
and serves as a great resource to patients and TGMC staff.
Dr. William H. Kinnard, Honored Recipient of
TGMC Golden Stethoscope Award
Dr. William H.
Kinnard
Terrebonne General Medical
Center (TGMC) announced
Dr. William H. Kinnard as
the recipient of the Golden
Stethoscope Award.
The prominent Golden
Stethoscope Award publicly
recognizes a TGMC physician
for his or her exceptional level of
professionalism, integrity, and
teamwork in caring for patients
and families, as well as interacting
with hospital staff members and
other physicians. Nominations can be made by physicians,
employees, patients, and volunteers and recognizes two
physicians a year.
“It is an honor to announce Dr. William H. Kinnard as
a recipient of the Golden Stethoscope Award. For over 30
years, he has provided outstanding orthopedic care to patients
in our community,” says Phyllis Peoples, president and CEO.
“Dr. William Kinnard’s commitment to his patients and
his practice has helped establish TGMC as being a leader
in orthopedics. It is a true privilege to present him with this
recognition.”
Dr. Kinnard has been caring for patients with TGMC
since 1983 and has practiced orthopedic surgery with Gulf
Coast Orthopedics in Houma, LA since 1984. He is board
certified in Orthopedic Surgery, a member of the American
Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, Louisiana Orthopedic
Association, Terrebonne Parish Medical Society and the
Louisiana State Medical Association.
Throughout his career, Dr. Kinnard has performed
countless surgeries using the latest minimally-invasive
techniques and procedures. He consistently performs quality
care with excellent results, and his outstanding performance
helped TGMC receive the 2016 Women’s Choice Award as
one of America’s Best Hospitals for Orthopedics.
“I am humbled to receive the Golden Stethoscope
award,” said Dr. William Kinnard. “I love caring for the
people in our community, and appreciate this prestigious
recognition.”
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