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Ronda Ahrndt, RN in GI Services, was named Bay Area Medical Center’s employee of the month for August 2006.

(Marinette, Wis.) – Bay Area Medical Center recognized Ronda Ahrndt, RN in GI Services, as the employee of the month for August and acknowledged seven others as Service Care Stars.

Ahrndt graduated from Marinette High School and received her RN degree from Bellin College of Nursing in Green Bay.
She began her employment at BAMC in 2001. Since then she has held positions in Two-East Medical Surgical, ICU/IMCU, and held a position as Nursing Supervisor before accepting her role in GI Services.

When asked about being employed at BAMC, Ahrndt said that she liked “working in a small community with a hospital that offers what a big city hospital offers.” She also enjoys “being able to help and comfort people you see out in the community on a daily basis.”
“Ronda consistently greets all patients like old friends,” said Cathy Miles, Director of Surgical Services. “Her calm, professional attitude helps alleviate patient stress during procedures.”

Seven other employees were named Service Care Stars for exemplifying the hospital’s Service Care Standards. These employees were Miranda Jardeen, RN, Two-East Med/Surg, for making a positive first impression;

• Jeni Piontkowski, Registrar in Registrations, for treating others as guests;
• Kim Thurow, RT (R), Diagnostic Imaging, for developing service recovery;
• Anita Draska, Registrar in Registrations, for communicating effectively;
• Kathy Carrier, Dietary Aide, for serving others from a team-centered approach;
• Amanda Hill, RN, Nursing Float Pool, for projecting a positive attitude; and
• Sandy Clarke, ED Technician, Emergency Services, for making excellence the goal.

These employees are also recognized on BAMC’s website at http://www.bamc.org/servicecare/08-06.html.