November Employee of the Month ~ Lallaine Villegas
How long have you worked for Pediatric Care Center? I started working for Dr. Benitez at his old practice in 1999. When he opened Pediatric Care Center I naturally went with him. So, a grand total of 15 years! Do you have any pets? No Where did you go to high school? I went to St. Augustine Catholic School in the Philippines, 9-11th grade. My senior year I attended Sandalwood High School. Tell me what degree you are getting? I’m currently taking classes at FSCJ and hoping to get a degree in nursing. Do you have any hobbies? How do you spend your time off? NO, I spend my day off cleaning my house, studying and taking care of my children. Side note ~ Lallaine has four school age children including a set of twins and is married to a wonderful, active duty sailor serving in the Navy! What is the favorite part of your job? I like everything about my job, especially my co-workers because they’re fun and easy to work with.
Employee of the Month – Tyeisha Ross
Congratulations to Tyeisha for being selected October Employee of the Month! How long have you worked for us? 1 year and 10 months Do you have any pets? No Where did you go to high school? William M. Raines What degree are your working toward? I plan to start a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) program in May 2015. Eventually, I will become a Registered Nurse. What is your favorite part of your job? Interacting with the kids brings me so much joy! I also love my co-workers. They are easy to work with and very entertaining! It feels good to work for a company that supports its employees and makes you want to strive for even more!
Employee of the Month ~ Katie Leinhauser
How long have you worked for us? 4 awesome months Do you have pets? I have two kittens? – Oliver and Maggie Tell me the exact name of the degree you are getting and how much more time you have. I have just this year left and I will be graduating UNF with my Bachelors in Clinical and applied movement. With a concentration in exercise science. Do you have any hobbies? How do you spend your off time? Athletics chair for my sorority – alpha chi Volunteer at Mayo Clinic and Nemours VP of exercise science Any spare time is spent with my best friends (aka my parents) Studying for GRE – Occupational Therapy Where did you go to high school? Bishop Kenny High School What is your favorite part of your job? The people – providers, managers, owners medical assistants – everyone is helpful and encouraging. It is the best group to work with.
August Employee of the Month – Norma Carrangian
Our Employee of the Month for August is Norma Carrangian! Norma was the first employee Dr. Benitez hired when he opened his very first practice in Neptune Beach in 1987! She was his nurse, receptionist and billing department! Dr. Benitez likes to say she looked after his money better than he did. In the early years, when he would try to give her a raise she would tell him, “no, he couldn’t afford it”! She now works in billing and is an encyclopedia of knowledge when it comes to coding, claims and insurance. Thank you for all you do! How long have you worked here? 27 years Tell us about your family? My husband Rey is retired from the Navy. I have two daughters and one son and three grandchildren. What is your education? I went to Calauag Central College in the Phillipines and I received my Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education. What do you like to do when you are not working? My husband and I socialize with our friends, go to parties, play mahjong and baby sit our grandkids. What do you like best about your job? I love all aspects of my job and I will miss those when I retire.
Employee of the Month ~ Jeff Andres
Jeff has manned our front desk on the night shift, 8p-8a, for four years. But in addition to his overnight job, Jeff has always gone the extra mile by providing assistance to the practice. Everything from computer/scanner repair to hanging Christmas décor. And more importantly, he always does these tasks gladly and with no complaints. In addition to that, the “woman of his dreams” he is referring to is our own office manager, Jameyra Roman-Andres. How long have you worked here? 4 years Where were you born? Charleston SC Are you in school? Yes, studying network information technology and security Wife? Children? I was recently married to the woman of my dreams, no children yet but we do plan on a child in the NEAR future After work hobbies? I’m a sports fanatic, and I love to travel. Favorite part of my job? Being able to help put parents at ease when they have a sick child at night!
Employee of the Month ~ Shauna Kirn, R.N.
Our employee of the month for June is Shauna Kirn, R.N., an overnight nurse who celebrated her one year anniversary with us in May. Read on to learn more about Shauna! Where are you originally from? I’m originally from Clearwater, Florida but moved to Anna Maria Island when I was very young. It’s a small town with beautiful beaches and where everyone knows your name. I loved growing up there. Own any pets? We have three fur babies, Molly ( Boston/Frenchie), Zoe (Chocolate Lab) & Duke (Jack Russell) Are you currently working toward or recently completed a degree? I just completed my BSN (Bachelors in Science and Nursing) last month at Chamberlain College of Nursing. What are your hobbies? We love to travel and have been all over the world. Last summer we went to Hawaii to celebrate our five-year wedding anniversary but we also love doing mission work abroad. What do you like to do in your time off? In my time off I love to volunteer at my church and with local outreach programs. My perfect day off would be taking my dogs to the beach, yoga and a quiet night at home. What is the favorite part of your job? My favorite part of the job is getting to meet the patients at night. Usually when kids come in “after hours” it’s because there is a genuine need that needs to be filled. There is nothing more rewarding than to help facilitate that need for the patient and to also alleviate the worry and stress that the parents may be having. Even the sickest of patients smile on the way out the door and that’s what makes it so worthwhile to me. Any exciting things going on in your life you’d like to share? My husband and I are in the process of adopting two little girls (under the age of six) from Nicaragua. We haven’t been officially matched with our children but we are hoping we will be within the next year. We couldn’t be more excited. Any funny stories from working the overnight shift? The funniest thing that’s happened while working at PCC would probably involve a tired parent – which is completely understandable. One mother was telling me how she hasn’t been able to sleep the past few days because of her child’s asthma exacerbation. After the patient assessment, she crawled up on the examine table with the child and fell asleep. I let her sleep all night (until the end of my shift) and was able to monitor the patient throughout the night so the mother could sleep. It was a win/win because the patient received the necessary care and mom was refreshed when she left in the morning!
Employee of the Month ~ April
Our Employee of the Month for April is Mayleen Martin-Caban! Mayleen has worked for us since August of 2010. Not only is she beloved by her coworkers, she also provides consistent, excellent customer service. Thank you for your hard work, patience, compassion and smiling face. We are going to miss you when you get transferred! Where are you from? I was born & raised in Bronx, N.Y. What is your husband’s and daughter’s name? My husband’s name is Marco and we have a beautiful 9 month old daughter named Myalee. We also have 2 dogs which I consider my children as well! We have a male Pomeranian named Brownie & a female Silky Terrier named Bella. Where did you go to school and what is your degree in? I graduated in 2010 from the City University of New York-Lehman College with my Bachelor’s degree is in Speech & Hearing Science. When is your husband’s transfer? Yes, my husband is in the Navy and is transferring to Virginia in August. He was recently promoted and was given orders there. What do you like to do on your time off? I love spending time with my family, especially my daughter! I also love arts/crafting & I like to do makeup. What is the best part of your job? The best part of my job is working with awesome people and establishing a great rapport with our patients. It’s always great to see our patients grow from when they are babies into toddlers!
Employee of the Month ~ March 2014
Morgan Ingwersen’s official job is Referral Coordinator but she has helped out wherever we have needed her over the last two months. That includes front desk, back office, weekends, Pointe Meadows and Beaches! She has a great attitude and is dedicated to her job. We are grateful to have her on our team! How long have you worked for us? 2 1/2 years Do you have a husband, children or pets? I am married and we have one dog that is our pride and joy! Where are you from? I was born and raised in Jacksonville and graduated from Paxon High School Tell us about where and what you are studying? I’m currently going to UNF to get my Bachelor’s degree in Community Health. I’ll be graduating this December and then hopefully will be going to Physician’s Assistant school. What do you do in your time off from school and work? I love to do anything outdoors, especially go to the beach. I also love to travel and wish I could do more of it. What is your favorite part of your job? The people I work with. Working with such a great team of people makes it easy and fun to come in to work every day!