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Margie Reiswitz, medical assistant at Bay Area Orthopaedic Consultants, was named Bay Area Medical Center’s employee of the month for September 2006.

(Marinette, Wis.) – Bay Area Medical Center recognized Margie Reiswitz, medical assistant at Bay Area Orthopaedic Consultants, and Andrea Geltz, RN, Intensive Care/Intermediate Care/Cardiovascular Interventional Suite, as employees of the month for September and October, respectively, and acknowledged fourteen others as Service Care Stars.

Reiswitz graduated from Marinette Catholic High School and attended Career Academy in Milwaukee for her medical assistant course. She also attended a casting and splinting seminar, which is essential for her role in the orthopaedic clinic.

Reiswitz began her employment at BAMC in 2003. In the Bay Area Orthopaedic Consultants clinic she assists the physicians with procedures, applies casts and splints, and schedules tests, surgeries and referrals. She particularly enjoys working closely with patients and tries to make them feel comfortable.

When asked about being employed at BAMC, Reiswitz responded, “although I feel I am learning everyday at my job, BAMC encourages and helps employees to attend seminars and educational classes.” Reiswitz went on the say that, “free cancer screenings (mammograms, skin, prostate, etc.) are a great opportunity for our community.”

Shelly Schultz, physician clinic supervisor, noted that, “Margie is always positive and cheerful. She goes the extra mile with patients. Her co-workers think highly of her and she does a great job of sharing information with all the BAMC clinics.”

In September, seven other employees were named Service Care Stars for exemplifying the hospital’s Service Care Standards. These employees were

• Pat Berres, facilities supervisor, Facilities Management, for making a positive first impression;
• Brianna Lock, unit secretary, One East Med/Surg., for treating others as guests;
• Elizabeth Carlson, operating room technician, Surgical Services, for developing service recovery;
• Mary Ihde, LPN, One East Med/Surg., for communicating effectively;
• Joanne Termaat, nurse aide, One East Med/Surg., for serving others from a team-centered approach;
• Kathy Willmann, RN, Two East Med/Surg., for projecting a positive attitude; and
• Cathy Craw, RN, ICU/IMCU, for making excellence the goal.

These employees are also recognized on BAMC’s website at http://www.bamc.org/servicecare/09-06.html.

Andrea Geltz, RN in the Intensive Care Unit/Intermediate Care Unit/Cardiovascular Interventional Suite, was named Bay Area Medical Center’s employee of the month for October 2006.

Andrea Geltz, RN – Intensive Care Unit, was recognized as employee of the month for October. She attended Elgin’s Community College School of Nursing in Elgin, Ill. Geltz is also an instructor for Advance Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and coronary care classes.

She began her employment in the ICU at BAMC in 1981. In 2003, Geltz also began working in the Cardiovascular Interventional Suite, and today has a wide variety of duties that range from teaching classes to caring for the critically ill patients and supporting their family members.

“It’s exciting to work at a place where there are challenges! I have the opportunity to use my skills and knowledge to make a difference in others’ lives,” said Geltz. “Over the past 25 years, BAMC has been very progressive by expanding their services, bringing in specialists and keeping up with technology.”

Paula Lintner, director of critical care services, added that, “Andrea is always willing to learn and teach others. She is a preceptor for new staff, and is respected by her peers and physicians.”

In October, seven other employees were named Service Care Stars for exemplifying the hospital’s Service Care Standards. These employees were

• Linda Bayerl, dietary aide, Dietary Services, for making a positive first impression;
• Terri Barker, RN, Two East Med/Surg., treating others as guests;
• Anita Brown, therapist, Occupational Therapy, developing service recovery;
• Wendy Rydell, clinical dietitian, Dietary Services, for communicating effectively;
• April Thurow, phlebotomist, Laboratory, for serving others from a team-centered approach;
• Holli Marklein, RN, One East Med/Surg., for projecting a positive attitude; and
• James Neville, Director, Sleep Lab, for making excellence the goal.

These employees are also recognized on BAMC’s website at http://www.bamc.org/servicecare/10-06.html.