Rhonda Himes is the recipient of Tyrone Hospital’s Extra Mile Employee Award. Tyrone Hospital grants the award on a quarterly basis to an employee who demonstrates exceptional performance.
Mrs. Himes joined Tyrone Hospital in 1992. Her first position at the hospital was as a night shift data entry clerk. She later moved into the central registration area, the first point of contact for patients entering the hospital. Mrs. Himes’ duties revolve around collecting and inputting demographic and insurance information needed to document patient visits to the hospital as well as serving as switchboard operator for the hospital.
“I love working at Tyrone Hospital” said Mrs. Himes. “My co-workers are like family. Everyone pitches in and works together.”
This is the second time Mrs. Himes has been honored as a recipient of the Extra Mile Employee Award. She first received the award in May of 2000. Mrs. Himes said there are many exceptional employees at Tyrone Hospital.
“It is a great compliment to receive the award,” she said.
“The Extra Mile Employee Award is special because it is driven by hospital employees”, said Thomas Bartlett, chief executive officer at Tyrone Hospital. “It is an honor to recognize employees like Mrs. Himes who have been singled out by their co-workers and recognized for exceptional performance.”
Mrs. Himes devotes her free time to her husband Michael and their son. She is also an avid gardener and animal lover and has volunteered time to the Humane Society.
Recipients of the Extra Mile Employee Award receive a commemorative plaque, an extra paid personal holiday, and a letter of commendation for the hospital’s chief executive officer.
