Lower Keys Medical Center Honors Employees of the Year
3/13/2025
On February 26, 2025, Lower Keys Medical Center celebrated nine team members at the Annual Employee Awards dinner and recognized employees with milestone years of service.
Dito Garmendia, clinic supervisor, was named Employee of the Year for Keys Medical Group. Colleagues noted Dito’s flexibility, willingness to help, and his ability to stand up to challenges.
Eddie Bushey, behavioral health RN, received the Employee of the Year award for Lower Keys Medical Center’s Depoo campus. Coworkers recognized Eddie for his creativity, empathy and support of colleagues.
Kathleen Scott, human resources business partner, received the non-clinical Employee of the Year award. Peers noted Kathleen’s endurance, strength, patience, and kindness.
Patrick Pritchett, occupational therapist, was named clinical, non-RN Employee of the Year for his excellent performance, unwavering dedication, and significant contributions to the team’s success.
Melissa Robinson, education coordinator, was recognized with the clinical RN Employee of the Year for saying yes to new challenges and responsibilities, including coordination of the hospital’s chest pain accreditation and leading a successful re-accreditation survey.
Monica Diaz, director of patient access, received the non-clinical Director of the Year Award for her dedication, innovation, and leadership. Colleagues recognized Monica’s commitment to helping patients understand all of their options, reducing stress and uncertainty.
Donna Taylor, medical surgical unit director, was named clinical Director of the Year for helping to create a positive culture within the team and personally visiting every patient every day so they understand that she is ready to help them.
Pamela Goodwin, behavioral health RN, was honored with the LKMC Nursing Excellence Award for her positive attitude and focus on team work and safety, ensuring that patients and staff have a strong sense of security.
Janis Adams, director of care management, received the Frank Houtman Award, named in honor of a long-serving volunteer, in recognition of her volunteerism and support for numerous community organizations and events.
Employees achieving milestone years of service include:
5 years: Sherry Burden, Debora Cameron, Selena Davis, Renee Geiger, Shannon Lunn Gillespie, Vonda Lee, Sherri Madden, Virginia Matea, Elizabeth Manfrediz, Audrey MacKinnon, Cindy McKenna, and Anthony Riggio
10 years: Joshua Clark, Jolene Evans, Maggie Evans, Paula Mallard, Mark Pershing, Stanley Santiago, M.D., and Norman Tingle, M.D.
15 years: Carline Cineus, Catherine Dehanas, Gregory Delong, M.D., Leslie Gomez, Amy Manzanarez, Sean McGrath, and Patricia Grills, in memoriam
20 years: Lenora Banks, Kristi Kuchinsky, and Michelle Maxey
25 years: Halina Duszka
35 years: Vickie Quinn
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