SerenaGroup Blue Star Recipients
SerenaGroup is an innovative, dynamic, and evolving Advanced Wound Care Company that has high-performing staff and providers that are committed to the SerenaGroup Mission. Profiles in Excellence showcases and highlights the accomplishments of our team members in the areas of commitment, teamwork, patient satisfaction, innovative, and forward-thinking.
I offer my gratitude and thanks to all the team members within our SerenaGroup programs and a special thanks to those that have been featured as a SerenaGroup Blue Star.
– Dr. Tom Serena
2022
“Kristy’s dedication to research has been incredible. She is always stepping up, helping us blaze trails, and working tirelessly every day!”
January – Kristy Breisinger – SerenaGroup Research Foundation
“Lisa immediately alerted the provider when she recognized a fatal condition; patient was transferred to ER and admitted for acute CHF, A-fib with RVR, and acute kidney failure.”
March – Lisa Beacom – CHI Health
“Cindy is focused on patient care, safety and teamwork and has helped in many areas to ensure the center continues to run smooth for the patients and team.“
April – Cindy Glaze – Cleveland Clinic | Akron General
“Arin jumped right in when she started as our Front Desk Admin and has been a team player the entire time. Our patients love her and look forward to seeing her when they arrive for their appointments.“
June – Arin Fields – Cleveland Clinic | Akron General
“Cheryl is dedicated to patient care and has recently increased her availability to ensure patients receive their HBO treatments as they continue on the path to healing.”
July – Cheryl Heaton – Inspira Health Elmer
“Emily has made a huge impact in her short time with us in the Wound Care Center. She has spearheaded our transition into EPIC which started immediately when she started with us as a Clinical Coordinator. So thankful for her dedication to the team on Day One!”
October – Emily Metzger– Cleveland Clinic – Akron General
“Bianca is a dedicated, hardworking, and dependable team player who is always willing to help to ensure patients are taken care of daily.”
November – Bianca Mota Berrum – Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas
“Brandi has implemented changes in the center that are helping us run more efficiently, from patient authorization and transportation trackers to managing our inventory, ensuring both her teammates and patients have everything they need to promote wound healing.”
December – Brandi Accoglio – Inspira Health Elmer
2023
“Sherri goes above and beyond everyday to make sure the clinics are flowing and staff are supported. She is a dedicated professional and her up front work at the desk and her many tasks behind the scenes are absolutely crucial to the operations of the CHI Health Advanced Wound Care Program.”
March – Sherri Seiler – CHI Health
“Shamada and Savanna are team players and we were down to two nurses, they stepped up and got all of their patients seen so they could support the other hospitals by ensuring patient care is taken care of. They are always helpful and have great attitudes. We are lucky to have them on our team.”
May – Shamada Johnson – RN BSN – CHI Health Inpatient
May – Savanna Thompson-McCann – RN BSN – CHI Health Inpatient
“Kathy is an inspirational team member. She models dedication and compassion with all her colleagues and patients. She is meticulous and dedicated to the department each and every day. Thank you, Kathy, for all that you do.”
July – Kathy Coleman, RN – Henry Ford Health Systems
“Jackie is a true team player for our clinic. Jackie’s strong work ethic is the reason why our clinic runs so smoothly. Due to her dedication to the job, she is constantly helping where she can. Our patients love her and her coworkers all express how lucky they are to work with her.”
October – Jackie Csora – Cleveland Clinic Akron General
A word from our founder.
“I founded the SerenaGroup to develop centers of excellence in wound care. My vision was to establish clinics dedicated to the best possible patient care and committed to clinical research in the field. We have achieved this goal.”
— Thomas E. Serena, MD, FACS, FACHM, MAPWCA
