Healthcare Traveler - December 2008 - (Page 26)

Tonya Furstenau, RCIS American Health Corps Discipline: Cardiovascular Technology Years Traveling: 3 Nominated by: Jason Murray, Allied Health Recruiter “Tonya is the definition of Traveler of the Year. She dedicates herself to facilities by assisting with call, varied schedule hours, and overtime hours when needed. A highly skilled cardiovascular technologist, Tonya is a breath of fresh air to her team members and supervisors in the cath lab. She also has assisted our company in building relationships with new healthcare systems.” Toi Gardner, RN, BLS, ACLS, TNCC Soliant Health Specialties: Cardiovascular Operating Room, Cardiac Cath Lab Years Traveling: 1.5 Nominated by: Patrick Whetstone, Account Executive “We really appreciate Toi’s flexibility, work ethic, and positive attitude. Her clients always request that she join their permanent staff. Travelers like Toi make a recruiter’s job easy. We wish we could clone her.” Linda Gaston, PT RTG Medical Discipline: Physical Therapy Years Traveling: 4 Nominated by: Keli Koepke, Senior Recruiter “Linda has worked for us for a solid 4 years. A great ambassador for our company, she has referred other healthcare professionals to us. It is our pleasure to work with such a dedicated and competent therapist.” Vernon-John “VJ” Gibbins, RN Clinical One Specialties: Pediatrics, Pediatric Intensive Care Years Traveling: 6 Nominated by: Jackie Hoffman, Recruitment Specialist “VJ is the epitome of a great travel nurse with an exemplary sense of social consciousness. He recently volunteered his time to evacuees of the San Diego fires, helping to assess their medical needs and oversee the urgent care center. He also volunteers his time every summer to work with kids at camp. VJ consistently gets stellar references.” Alison Gibson, BSN, RN Preferred Healthcare Staffing Specialties: Intensive Care, Cardiac Years Traveling: 2 Nominated by: Alexis Garcia, Senior Recruiter “Alison is absolutely our favorite traveler for four reasons. 1) She is loads of fun, making her recruiter laugh even on the toughest days. 2) She is super flexible, working days, nights, rotations, and any specialty a facility needs. 3) She is loyal, sticking with us even when her favorite assignment facility offers her a permanent position. 4) She is a fantastic nurse!” Mawangu “Mo” Gletsu, RPT CoreMedical Group Discipline: Physical Therapy Specialty: Neurology Years Traveling: 3 Nominated by: Linda Lyons, Placement Counselor “Mawangu has been a great asset to our agency from the beginning. She travels to some of the most remote locations and never complains. She has the ability to walk into any facility and work independently. We could not ask for a better traveling therapist.” Janelle Hamilton, AAS, ST Trustaff Discipline: Surgical Technology Years Traveling: 1 Nominated by: Chris Woosley, Recruiter “A first-time traveler when we first spoke, Janelle has been working for our company since December 2007 at Tripler Army Medical Center, where she is highly praised for her dependability, dedication, and hard work. She is always willing to pitch in where needed. We are fortunate to have such a dedicated and loyal allied professional.” 26 Healthcare Traveler December 2008 www.healthcaretraveler.com http://www.healthcaretraveler.com

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