Employee of the Month
Our Employees of the Month
September 2024 Employee of the Month
Kamel Montgomery
Service Excellence
Shoutout to Kamel for your dedication to the residential department and the rest of our facility. Professionalism and teamwork are important qualities to have, and your behaviors reflect that while in the units.
Your positive attitude and hard work do not go unnoticed. The Newport News Behavioral Health Center is grateful for your help in creating a safe environment for our residents and staff.
Nomination Reviews
“Kamel could be assigned on any unit and perform his daily tasks in a professional manner.”
“Kamel is an overall positive person, and his positive energy is contagious because it is difficult to be in a bad mood whenever Mr. Kamel is nearby.”
August 2024 Employee of the Month
Gary Sutton
Service Excellence
Shoutout to Gary for your hard work and dedication on the floor supporting your department and facility. Your responsiveness to codes and willingness to help others does not go unnoticed.
Your emphasis on safety and teamwork with a smile is truly appreciated. The Newport News Behavioral Health Center is thankful for everything you do for our team.
Nomination Reviews
“I know that if I see Gary on the schedule with me that we are going to have a great day.”
“Not only does Gary go above and beyond to help the other nurses but he goes above and beyond to help the facility as a whole.”
July 2024 Employee of the Month
Laquana Hawkins
Service Excellence
Shoutout to Laquana for being a beacon of professionalism and positivity on the floor. Laquana is an effective supervisor and supports her team wherever they need her.
Your hard work does not go unnoticed, and we appreciate everything you do. Her emphasis on service excellence and teamwork makes for a stronger department and a role model employee.
Nomination Reviews
“Nurse Laquana is an asset to the nursing department.”
“She displays a positive attitude.”
“She represents the facility with service excellence when communicating with guardians and other outside treatment team participants.”
June 2024 Employee of the Month
Indya Hansley
Service Excellence
Shoutout to Indya for being a dependable team member on our acute units . She emphasizes safety, professionalism, and effective supervision. She is always there to help her team succeed and deescalate situations when needed.
Thank you, Indya, for your hard work and dedication while promoting a safe and secure working environment for both our staff and kids. Our staff appreciates everything that you do.
Nomination Reviews
“Miss Indya is so helpful on the unit. She steps in wherever and whenever needed.”
“She goes above and beyond when it comes to taking care of the residents.”
“She is a team player that helps out in all departments.”
May 2024 Employee of the Month
Delrico Lane
Service Excellence
Shoutout to Delrico Lane for going above and beyond to promote safety and effective supervision within the workplace. We thank you for your efforts and guest-centric attitude throughout the facility to facilitate a positive environment for patients and staff.
Mr. Delrico rises to the occasion with his assistance in covering breaks and supporting his team. Whether it be a snake on facility grounds or staffing shortages, Mr. Delrico is always there to help his team succeed.
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“Mr. Delrico is professional, efficient, and a team player.”
“Mr. Delrico brought structure to a unit that was struggling at the time, by being firm, fair and consistent.”
April 2024 Employee of the Month
Wallace Fendell
Service Excellence
Shoutout to Wallace Fendell for your display of exemplary leadership and professionalism in the workplace. Whether it’s taking extra days for training and coverage or staying late to support the team we appreciate your efforts.
Thank you for your services to our facility and our guests. Wallace enforces strong employee engagement with his team. Additionally, we want to congratulate Wallace on his recent promotion to Program Coordinator in Acute.
Nomination Details
“Mr. Wallace has stepped in and stepped up into the P.C. role and is amazing at what he does…”
“Mr. Wallace has shown exemplary leadership qualities leading to recently being promoted to PC in Acute.”
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Newport News Behavioral Health Center provides quality mental health treatment services to children and adolescents in a therapeutic environment. If your child is struggling with behavioral health issues, please call us at 757-888-0400. We offer no-cost assessments 24/7.