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
2020
“Samantha is a rock star for our center – she always helps out where needed and continues to put the patient first.”
January – Samantha Gable – St. Mary’s/Athens
“She took it upon herself to call and reschedule 33 patients who missed appointments and rescheduled them; these patients were either hospitalized, cancelled, forgot, etc., about their appts. They now will continue on the road to healing with our center due to her dedication to the patients and the center”
February – Cindy Glaze – Akron General/Cleveland Clinic
“Jessie is always taking care of things; she handles, follows up, and pushes for things to get done in the clinic to ensure patient and staff safety. She also works hard to find solutions or to make a situation better. Because of her, our department was recognized by the hospital; that shows how great she is at what she does!”
March – Jessie Kidd – Oconee/Greenville Health System
“Shannon was so cheery and sincerely caring, that I looked forward to getting there every day for my hyperbaric treatment. It quickly became clear that for her, patient care is not a job. For her it is a calling; I will never forget that.” – Patient R.B.
April – Shannon Nieto – Deborah Heart and Lung Hospital
“Nick is a valuable team player in SerenaGroup. Not only does he lead the Akron General Wound Care Program, but he continues to work hard on leading the Education Committee with SG to ensure safety is a priority. He is always encouraging and gives a helping hand when needed.”
May – Nick Duquette – Akron General Medical Center/Cleveland Clinic
“Amy jumped into her role on day one and has not let up. She is a team player and makes the job of the RN so much easier. She has a lot of experience and does an amazing job.”
June – Amy Spigener – Jackson Clinic
“Kimberly is a true patient advocate and cares for her patients’ wellbeing. She always puts her patients first.”
July – Kimberly Waters – St. Mary’s/Athens
“Ally is an asset to Inspira Health and to SerenaGroup. She is a team player and is always jumping in to help where she can.”
August – Ally George – Inspira Health Elmer
“Beth has done our new hire training for our inpatient teams and stepped up as a leader for us in ostomy care and education.”
September – Beth South – CHI Health Inpatient
“Laura is passionate about wound care and providing the optimal treatments to our patients. We can count on her for education to her peers and her patients.”
October – Laura Meyers – Ascension Seton Dell
“Jess is a hard-worker and is dedicated to her job, staff and center. Jess wants nothing but the best for the patients that come to the Wound Healing Center and Hyperbaric Program.”
November – Jessica Raub – Ascension Via Christi
“A patient needed assistance over the weekend regarding his wound vac. Donna did not hesitate to help him. On her own time to ensure the patient had the necessary supplies to continue the healing path. Donna is dedicated to patient care and we are thankful for her compassion .”
December – Donna Neary – Deborah Heart & Lung Center
2021
“Amber was willing to work in other areas of the hospital throughout the COVID-19 crisis to ensure patients were taken care of with the proper treatment.”
January – Amber Wile – WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital
“Nancy is a team player and strives every day to produce the best possible care, data and quality on a daily basis.”
February – Nancy Trafelet – Ascension Via Christi St. Francis
“Andrea saved a life; when her patient entered into the wound care center, she recognized symptoms of a potential stroke and immediately took the patient to the ED where early intervention was performed. Patient recovered 100%.”
March – Andrea Sweeney – CHI Health
“Edward is an excellent team player and will jump in to support all aspects in the clinic. We are lucky to have him part of our Jackson Team.”
April – Edward Coleman – Jackson
“Kathy puts a positive spin on the day and makes work a great place to be for her co-workers and her patients.”
June – Kathy Coleman – Henry Ford Health System
“Shawn is a dedicated HBO Tech who makes all his patients feel comfortable with their treatments. We are thankful to him him part of our SerenaGroup Team!“
July – Shawn Patton – Inspira Health Elmer
“Karen continues to be out patient’s biggest fan! She provides exceptional care for all of her patients that she treats.“
August – Karen Martin PA-C – Ascension Dell Seton
“Niki has brought a wealth of knowledge as a Wound Certified Nurse to our center; she is dedicated to the patients and is focused on healing.“
September – Niki Kirven – Cleveland Clinic | Akron General
“Katie has worked hard to ensure that wound care patients transition into HBO therapy when they qualify through a robust HBO qualification process.“
October – Katie Erwin – CHI Health | Mercy – Council Bluffs
“Nick continues to lead the SerenaGroup Education Committee, the team produces the best wound care education to the company and ensures that everyone has all the tools needed to perform advanced wound care in the centers.“
November – Nick Duquette – 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
