Carrie Kaminska appointed to Director of Acute Care

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

[Coffeyville, KS] – Coffeyville Regional Medical Center is proud to announce the appointment of Carrie Kaminska, RN as the new Director of Acute Care. Kaminska brings over 20 years of experience in healthcare and has a passion for excellence and the delivery of high-quality patient care.

In this role, Kaminska will be responsible for overseeing the medical-surgical floor of CRMC. She will work closely with the hospital’s executive team to develop and implement strategies that enhance the patient experience, outcomes, and improve efficiencies.

“We are thrilled to announce Carrie as our Acute Care Director,” said Brian Lawrence, MHA, President and CEO of CRMC. “With Carrie’s experience and leadership skills, we are confident that CRMC will continue to provide the highest level of care to our patients.”

Kaminska graduated with her RN degree from CCC in 2012. She has worked in multiple departments at CRMC including Acute Care, One Day Surgery, Operating Room and most recently, Infection Prevention.

About Coffeyville Regional Medical Center

Coffeyville Regional Medical Center (CRMC) is a 501(c)3 municipal, non-profit critical access hospital licensed for 25 beds. On an annual basis, we serve over 45,000 patients from Montgomery, Chautauqua, Labette, Allen, Neosho and Wilson counties in Kansas, as well as Nowata and Craig counties in Oklahoma. Established in 1949, CRMC has grown over the years and expanded its facilities and technology to stay current with today’s world. Our mission is to serve every generation with patient-centered, compassionate care.

Danielle Sallee named 4th Quarter BEE Honoree

Coffeyville Regional Medical Center is pleased to announce Danielle Sallee in ER as the 2023 4th Quarter BEE Honoree.  She is recognized for her hard work and helping others.

BEE Honoree: Danielle Sallee
Department: ER
Nominated by: EMS Shift A

We want to recognize Danielle Sallee for all her hard work in the ER and EMS. She is a very hard and dedicated worker and is always running around stocking or caring for patients by helping the staff in the ER. You can tell that she keeps the ER running smooth and getting patients triaged in an appropriate and timely matter. She makes sure rooms stay cleaned, stocked, and ready for use. When we bring in a patient, she is always there to greet us and ready to obtain report. She also can get the patient triaged and put into Meditech in a timely matter so the ER physician and RN’s can take over care of the patient. One example in EMS was by helping get our cot and monitor back together to be able to run a call while EMS went upstairs to Acute Care for a Code E. This was much appreciated and very helpful to EMS. We have noticed she is always up on her feet doing something every time we are in the ER even when the RNs are at the desk charting or with the patients. She is a jack of all trades in the ER and a great asset to CRMC ER and EMS, and our patients. She is a role model for our mission and values at CRMC.

 

Corbi Admire named the 4th Quarter DAISY Honoree!

Coffeyville Regional Medical Center is pleased to announce Corbi Admire as the 4th Quarter DAISY Honoree.  Admire was recognized for her professionalism and confidence in her role working in Surgery.

DAISY Honoree: Corbi Admire
Department: Surgery
Nominated by: co-worker

My husband was diagnosed last year with cancer and we originally used another facility for our Health Care. After his diagnosis, we decided his follow up care would be done here at CRMC, because of the excellent care I witnessed working in Surgery. This year, when it was time for his colonoscopy, Corbi was his Surgical nurse. She was excellent in explaining the procedure and what he would expect. She took the time to make sure I was okay with everything prior to taking him back to surgery. My husband made a point to say that not only Dr. McGuirk has the best bed side manner he had ever experienced, but also Corbi. I’m happy to report he was cancer free for another year and I am grateful for the whole Surgery Department taking care of both of us. Knowing that our loved ones are cared for when they are not with us and vulnerable is something that is truly priceless. We will continue to use CRMC Surgical Services in the future because of the excellent care he received and will shout from the roof tops how excellent CRMC services are for others. Thank you Corbi, your compassion did not go unnoticed. I appreciate the care you took for my husband and for me on a very emotional day for both of us.

 

Annual Mum Sale to Benefit the CRMC Foundation’s Best Family Medical Scholarship Fund

The Best Family will host their annual mum sale to benefit their scholarship with the CRMC Foundation. Mums will be sold from the CRMC North Parking Lot on September 13-14th from 8 am to 7 pm or until they are all gone. Mums sell for $15.00 each, pre-order is not required. Choose from 1,000 beautiful mum plants ready for fall decorating.

The Best Family Scholarship was created by the children of Jerry and Norma Best in memory of their father and to honor their mother. Over the last several years, the family has worked together at a variety of fundraisers to enhance their scholarship fund and in 2020 the family was able to endow their scholarship fund so that the Best Family Scholarship will continue for years to come. This scholarship has been awarded since 2015 and more than 25 recipients have been assisted, many over multiple years to complete their educational goals.

Woolfolk is CRMC’s June DAISY Honoree

Coffeyville Regional Medical Center is pleased to announce Chelsea Woolfolk as the June 2023 DAISY Honoree.  Woolfolk was recognized for her professionalism and confidence in her role working in the ICU.

DAISY Honoree: Chelsea Woolfolk, RN
Department: ICU
Nominated by: a patient

I went into the hospital for two scopes: A colonoscopy and upper endoscopy. Unfortunately, I ended up being hospitalized for severe aspiration pneumonia with respiratory failure. I required ventilator assistance. I was in ICU for five days and did not think I was going to make it. Chelsea was one of the most compassionate people that I have ever met. I appreciated her healing words and kind touch. She is a big blessing for CRMC. I wish her all the best. Also, Dr. Kolette Smith for saving my life. I am asking the lord to bless this nurse and doctor.

Smith is CRMC’s June 2023 Bee Winner

Coffeyville Regional Medical Center is pleased to announce Cammy Smith in Primary Care Clinic as the June 2023 BEE Honoree.  She is recognized for her hard work and helping others.

BEE Honoree: Cammy Smith
Department: Primary Care Clinic
Nominated by: a patient

Cammy is very polite, helpful, and cheerful, and is always going above and beyond the duties of their job when it is needed. Thank you.

 

BEE Honoree: Cammy Smith
Department: Primary Care Clinic
Nominated by: a patient

Cammy is the most pleasant front desk attendant I have ever had help me. I recently moved to Kansas from California and my mom needed help with a doctor’s appointment to establish care. Cammy went above and beyond to help us and was so kind. It feels like a family member when she talks to us. She always has the biggest smile and words of encouragement.

Announcing the recipients of the 2023-2024 Best Family Scholarship

August 11, 2023 

For Immediate Release 

Contact: Amy Taylor, altaylor@crmcinc.org 

The Coffeyville Regional Medical Center Foundation would like to announce the recipients of the 2023-2024 Best Family Scholarship. Four students pursuing an education in various medical fields were selected for the upcoming academic year:  Luciana Alonzo, Rachelle Goddard, Kylie Speer, and Tieraney Thornburg. 

The Best Family recognizes the healthcare worker shortage facing our rural communities. The family’s goal is to encourage others to enter the healthcare field by offering financial support. The Best Family Scholarship received several applications which were evaluated by a committee of healthcare professionals in the industry.   

“The Best Family has generously supported healthcare professionals since 2014 with the award of their scholarship,” said Amy Taylor, Director of Foundation and Guest Relations. “The Coffeyville Regional Medical Center Foundation is honored to partner with the Best Family on their mission to promote healthcare education.”  

Luciana Alonzo is a first-year nursing student at MidAmerica Nazarene University in Olathe, Kan. She will complete the 2-year nursing program in 2024. Previously, she graduated from Field Kindley High School as well as Coffeyville Community College.  

Rachelle Goddard is a graduate of Field Kindley High School, Coffeyville Community College and Community Care College in Tulsa, Okla. She is currently attending Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting in Nashville, Tenn. She plans to graduate in the summer of 2024. 

Kylie Speer is studying radiology at Labette County Community College. She is a graduate of Field Kindley High School and Coffeyville Community College. Kylie plans to complete her degree at LCCC in 2025. 

Tieraney Thornburg, a Best Family Scholarship winner in 2023, will receive the award again for 2024. Thornburg is a Field Kindley High School graduate who completed her Bachelor of Science from Oklahoma State University. Tieraney is studying for an Occupational Therapy Doctorate from the University of Kansas Medical Center. Tieraney should graduate in the spring of 2024. 

The Best Family Scholarship was created by the children of Jerry and Norma Best in memory of their father and to honor their mother. The intent of the scholarship is to provide financial assistance to students in the area who have been accepted into an accredited health-related program. All donations to the Best Family Scholarship are generated by fundraisers held by the family, including their fall mum sale. 

For more information about CRMC Foundation Scholarships, please visit www.crmcinc.org/foundation. 

Keleher is May 2023 Bee Winner

Coffeyville Regional Medical Center is pleased to announce Samantha Keleher in Utilization Review as the May 2023 BEE Honoree.  She is recognized for her hard work and helping others.

I would like to nominate Kim Knight for the Bee Awards for her continued demonstration of amazing customer service and for showing pride in her work. Kim is always inviting and friendly to all who enter the cafeteria – from early morning breakfast to serving us during lunch. Even when the crowd gets large and sometimes rowdy, she handles the situations with grace and kindness. Recently, the cafeteria received an amazing gift of grant dollars to purchase a new cooler and salad bar. Kim immediately began work on showcasing all of the department’s fine food in the new cooler – making everything look so inviting and good! The salad bar is always kept very neat and clean and it too looks amazing. I know that the cafeteria is a team effort and I applaud them all for their hard work and team efforts. Nevertheless, I believe it is necessary and very much appropriate to call out Kim for going the extra mile and making us all have a better day by always being a bright spot we see first thing in the morning.

Thank you, Kim!

Campbell Recognized For Exceptional Nursing at CRMC

Coffeyville Regional Medical Center is pleased to announce Brandi Campbell as the April 2023 DAISY Honoree.  Campbell was recognized for her professionalism and confidence in her role working in Acute Care.

I would like to nominate Brandi Campbell RN for the Daisy Award. Brandi truly went above and beyond while taking care of my mother-in-law. I am a nurse myself so I had many questions. Brandi took the time to answer all of our questions and explained them in a way my family could understand. My father-in-law can be a handful; he often shares information that is not appropriate. Brandi just rolled with it and was always very pleasant. I have tried to think of a word to describe how Brandi treated us. Amazing is not a big enough word to describe her treatment of my mother-in-law as well as our family. We just want her to know how much we truly appreciate the care and compassion she provided to all of us! Thank you so much!

 

Knight Recognized for BEING EXCEPTIONAL EVERYDAY!

Coffeyville Regional Medical Center is pleased to announce Kim Knight in Nutrition Services as the April 2023 BEE Honoree.  Knight was nominated by Melissa Summer.  She is recognized for her hard work and helping others.

I would like to nominate Kim Knight for the Bee Awards for her continued demonstration of amazing customer service and for showing pride in her work. Kim is always inviting and friendly to all who enter the cafeteria – from early morning breakfast to serving us during lunch. Even when the crowd gets large and sometimes rowdy, she handles the situations with grace and kindness. Recently, the cafeteria received an amazing gift of grant dollars to purchase a new cooler and salad bar. Kim immediately began work on showcasing all of the department’s fine food in the new cooler – making everything look so inviting and good! The salad bar is always kept very neat and clean and it too looks amazing. I know that the cafeteria is a team effort and I applaud them all for their hard work and team efforts. Nevertheless, I believe it is necessary and very much appropriate to call out Kim for going the extra mile and making us all have a better day by always being a bright spot we see first thing in the morning.

Thank you, Kim!