John Carter has been a beloved employee of Akron Children’s since 1999. On Aug. 1 he retires after 26 years. When John first came to Akron Children’s he worked in food services and then transitioned to the linen department and eventually security. “Before visitor monitors transitioned to the volunteer and visitor services team, we worked […]
Hospital Updates
Delivering empathy and expertise: Sue Nicholas retires from Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Sue Nicholas, a nurse practitioner in Maternal-Fetal Medicine, has felt privileged to work with high-risk pregnancies during her 15-year career at Akron Children’s. Her role as part of a multidisciplinary team gave her many opportunities to support families while they navigate uncertain times and make difficult decisions. As she prepares to retire on July 25, […]
How a high school book report led to Phyllis Mesko’s 55-year nursing career
During her sophomore year in high school, Phyllis Mesko was given an assignment – write a book report on “Sue Barton, Student Nurse.” Little did she know that book would change the course of her life. Inspired by the fictional character’s glamorous career, Phyllis decided to pursue nursing herself. In 1970, Phyllis realized her dream […]
Diane Pitts reaches 50-year milestone as a nurse
Diane Pitts didn’t begin her nursing career in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). But once she took a leap of faith to become a NICU nurse, she found her professional home. Her early career Diane started at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Youngstown, working in the recovery room for 11 1/2 years. “My best friend […]
Patient experience spotlight: Kevin Jones
Every month, Akron Children’s recognizes an employee for providing an exceptional patient experience. May’s honoree is Kevin Jones, desktop operations assistant in Information Services, who recently received this feedback from a grateful family: “You have a ONE-OF-A-KIND, GENUINE EMPLOYEE who has the heart to be here. We had a terrible morning, coming for X-rays […]
Service with a smile: Sarnetta Bradshaw retires
Sarnetta Bradshaw, surgery aide, finds fulfillment in service both at work and at home. Sarnetta started her journey at Akron Children’s 35 years ago in Environmental Services (EVS) before moving into a surgical aide position in 1999. From her EVS work in the NICU to comforting patients heading to the operating room (OR), Sarnetta’s positive […]
