Healthcare Traveler - December 2008 - (Page 30)

Sharon Krafchick, RN, PALS, ACLS, BLS TaleMed Specialty: Cardiovascular Intensive Care Years Traveling: 5 Nominated by: Ken Tracy, Account Manager “A critical care nurse for over 20 years, Sharon has been traveling with our agency for 2 years. She remains dedicated to the traveling lifestyle, leaving the comforts of home and venturing out to meet new people and learn new things. Sharon says, ‘In order to grow, I must continue learning.’” Wendy Kunkel, RN, BLS, ACLS, PCLS, PALS Premier Healthcare Professionals Specialties: Cardiovascular Intensive Care, Post Anesthesia Years Traveling: 3 Nominated by: Donna Gubitoso, Professional Healthcare Recruiter “What an incredible traveler! Reliable and always looking for a challenge, Wendy adapts to any situation. After she worked for us in the U.S., we secured her a 1-year assignment in Australia. Upon her return, one of her past facilities requested her back. Even after a medical mission trip to Honduras, Wendy returned with stories and resumed traveling for us.” Kim Laasch, RN Health Specialists, Inc. Specialties: Medical/Surgical, Telemetry Years Traveling: 6 Nominated by: Cindy Hafenstine, Director “Kim’s wonderful personality matches her high level of nursing skills. A team player, she is always willing to do whatever is needed to get the job done. Kim is a valued member of our team.” Kelley Lewis-Byrd, RN American Health Corps Specialty: Critical Care Years Traveling: 4 Nominated by: Jessica Foley, Nurse Recruiter “Kelley’s professionalism and sense of humor make her a real pleasure with whom to work. Her optimism even comes across on the phone, so we can only imagine how her patients feel when she walks into their rooms. Every hospital where she accepts an assignment asks her to return. She is our Traveler of the Year.” Nicole Lokey, RN, TNCC, PALS, ACLS, BLS RN Network Specialty: Emergency Years Traveling: 4 Nominated by: Michele Kluger, Senior Healthcare Recruiter “Nicole demonstrates all the attributes of a great travel nurse. Extremely competent and reliable, she consistently exceeds client expectations on every assignment. From coast to coast, usually with her mother and daughter in tow, she always is invited to extend her assignment or accept a permanent position. Her work ethic, clinical skills, and friendly personality make her a recruiter’s dream. She’s just great.” Cynthia D’anna Long, OTA Platinum Select Discipline: Occupational Therapy Specialty: Geriatrics Years Traveling: 1 Nominated by: Jamil Sipes, Staffing Specialist “D’anna is an extremely reliable traveler. One example of her outstanding commitment is when she traveled all night from Mississippi to California after Hurricane Gustav. She went straight to her assignment facility to provide treatment to those in need.” Malcolm Lorance, CST, First Assist Cirrus Medical Staffing Discipline: Surgical Technology Years Traveling: 18 Nominated by: Gina Ludlam, Senior Recruiter “Malcolm is dependable and represents our company well. Clients enjoy his attitude and competency, and he’s a pleasure with whom to work.” 30 Healthcare Traveler December 2008 www.healthcaretraveler.com http://www.healthcaretraveler.com

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