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New
Appointment
Jaquetta
Clemons has been appointed to the faculty of the Clinical Leadership
Development Academy of LSU's Health Care Services Division (HCSD). She
is
teaching accounting and budget principles to managers from the state's
public hospitals.
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Calendar of Events
May 8, 17 or June 9, 21
Body Basics for
Girls. Learning
how their bodies grow, what changes to expect during puberty, and how to
take care of themselves are valuable lessons for young girls aged 9 –
12. Woman’s Hospital Conference Room 2 and 3, $15 per child; 6:30 – 8:30
pm; For more information, call 924-8444 or visit
www.womans.org.
Tuesday, May 15
The Bottom Line
on Kegels.
11:00 am – Noon; Register by May 11. For more information, call therapy
services at 924-8450.
Saturday, May
19
Baby Grand,
presented by Woman’s Hospital, invites expectant parents to the biggest
and best baby fair in the area. The semi-annual event offers a
collection of activities for expectant families, including meeting with
vendors, tours of Woman’s Hospital, meeting with pediatricians and
attending a variety of workshops. Each year, more than 1,200 expectant
families attend this big event. Woman’s Hospital, 8:30 am. - 1:00 pm.
Tuesday, June 5
CAMP ABC.
CAMP ABC is an 8-session program which meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
The class is designed for children 5-6 years of age to address motor
coordination, letter formation and reading readiness. Session 1
starts June 6 from 9:00 am – Noon and session 2 starts July 10 from 9:30
am - 12:30 pm. For more information, call therapy services at 924-8450.
Wednesday, June 6
TEAM Readers.
TEAM Readers is an 8-session program for elementary-aged children who
struggle with reading and/or read below grade level. The class
meets once a week starting on June 6. For more information, call therapy
services at 924-8450.
Wednesday, June 13
Body Basics for Boys.
Learning how their bodies grow, what changes to expect during puberty,
and how to take care of themselves are valuable lessons for young teens.
Body Basics offers those lessons for boys ages 10 - 13. Class includes
informal, open discussions, a film presentation, and take-home materials
as well as a brief and simple introduction to the opposite sex. It is
recommended that a parent or trusted adult accompany each young teen. By
taking the class together, you and your young teen can continue these
important discussions at home. Woman's Hospital Conference Rooms 2 and
3, $15 per child,
6:30 – 8:30PM. For more
information, call 924-8444 or visit
www.womans.org.
Sunday, July 10
Ready Set Jump
into Preschool.
Ready Set Jump into Preschool is an 8-session program designed to
prepare children 4-5 years of age for preschool. Classes start Tuesday,
July 12 and run through August 2 from 8:00 - 9:30 am. For more
information, call therapy services at 924-8450.
Saturday,
August 18
Woman’s Expo. Baton Rouge River
Center - New Exhibition Hall; A day of events designed exclusively for
women. Take a day for yourself and browse the many exhibitor booths
ranging from health and fitness information to clothes and merchandise.
Promotions
Donna Bodin has accepted the position
of Vice President for Employee Services. Her areas of responsibility
include Human Resources, Staff Development, Volunteer Services and
Employee Health. She will also be assisting in an overall review of
education services throughout the hospital.
Donna has been employed at Woman’s Hospital since 1995, as an HR
Representative, HR Manager, and most recently, the Director of Human
Resources. Donna has over twenty years' experience in the field of
healthcare human resources management.
Jaquetta Clemons has
accepted the position of Director of Research, Grants and
Appropriations.
 Lori Denstel, BSN, RNC, MBA
has accepted the position of Director of Nursing Administration. Lori
has worked at Woman’s since 1997 in a variety of positions, including
staff nurse in Antepartal, Clincial Educator
in Perinatal Services, Nurse Manager of L&D,
and most recently Nurse Manager of Nursing Informatics.
 Sherry Fontenot Poss
has been named director of managed care at Woman’s Hospital. Poss has
worked at Woman’s Hospital for the past 22 years and was previously the
manager of the managed care department.
In 1984, Poss
graduated from Northeast Louisiana University in pharmaceutical
medicine and began working in the hospital’s pharmacy in 1985. She also
has a master’s in health administration from Tulane University. She
began working in the managed care department as a coordinator and worked
her way to manager and now director. She has worked in the managed care
department at Woman’s Hospital for 11 years.
Darcy Gann, BS, RNC
has accepted the position of Director of Center for Newborn and Infant
Care (NICU). Darcy has worked in the NICU at Woman’s since 1991, in a
variety of positions. For the past 8 years, she has functioned as the
Nurse Manager. In addition, Darcy will receive a Master’s of Science in
Nursing Administration from OLOL College in May, 2007.
 Staci Sullivan, RN, MN
has accepted the position as Vice
President, Infant/Pediatric Services. Staci has been employed at
Woman’s Hospital since 1988. Staci has worked here as a staff nurse,
clinical educator, nurse manager, clinical nurse specialist, and most
recently the Director of Special Care Nurseries. Staci has both a
Bachelors and Masters Degree in Nursing, and she is also licensed as an
advanced practice nurse in adult/psychiatric nursing.
Accounting Poetry
There are changes in Accounting
So we are posting for all to see
To better serve all departments
We certainly hope you will agree
Wanda Allphin is the new director
She comes with experience and grace
She is here in the leadership role
But will lend help in any place
Paula Haik reports to Wanda
Paula is manager of A/P
She has five dedicated workers
That pays bills from A thru Z
Cassandra Woods reports to Wanda
She helps plan the fiscal year
Manager of budget and financial analysis
Her forecast for us is always clear
Clint Gautreau reports to Wanda
He is a new manager as well
His employees work on financial issues
He is the manager of G/L
Monique Miller will be leaving us,
In Patient Accounting she will be
and become a Revenue Manager
collection of fees she will oversee
Jennifer Mele reports to Wanda
Jennifer is the manager of payroll
Happy employees being paid on time
Is her department's ultimate goal
So for all your financial needs
That you cannot seem to solve
Just contact someone in our department
And we promise to get involved
Jazz for the Heart
Last year, Harry Allen and his quartet released “Jazz for the Heart,”
the second in what promises to be a four-set series of recordings under
the McMahon Jazz Medicine label. Their first effort, “Jazz for the
Soul,” successfully showcased the tenorist’s mastery over his
instrument, confirming his place as one of the greatest proponents of
melodic jazz today. This latest work features Woman's own jazz nurse,
Betsy Braud. Visit the
jazz medicine website for more
information.
Nursing Career Ladder Program
Congratulations to the
following applicants approved to enter, continue and advance in the
nursing career ladder program.
New Applicants:
Tina Covington, RN
II, Labor & Delivery
Leshia Newman, RN
II, NICU
Crystal Rowell, RN
III, NICU
Natalie
Gros, RN III, NICU
Mandy
Chaisson, RN III, NICU
Alexi
Ferrara, RN III, NICU
Patti
Fontenot, RN III, NICU
Changed Status (RN
III to RN II):
April Woodrow, RN
II, Mother/Baby
Maintained Status:
Michelle
Cornett, RN III, Surgery
Tina
Stallings, RN III, Antepartum
Carolyn Alexander, RN III, Surgery
Kelly
Moreau, RN III, NICU
Elke
Guillot, RN III, Surgery
Lisa Booth, RN III, Surgery
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