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For Immediate Release
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Lynne B. Zultanky, MSRT
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(757) 398-2594
Lynn_zultanky@bshsi.com

Suffolk, Va. (October 23, 2006) – Yvonne Davis, RN, a supervisor at Bon Secours Maryview Nursing Care Center, was recently selected as the Bon Secours Continuing Care representative for the health system’s 2006 Dedicated Service Award.
Davis has worked for Bon Secours since 1980.

During that time, she has held positions at both Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center and the nursing care center At Bon Secours Maryview Nursing Care Center, she worked as a clinical manager before retiring, and then returned as one of the facility’s night shift supervisors. She was selected for this prestigious honor because of her consistent demonstration of the Bon Secours core values of respect, compassion, quality, innovation and growth. 

During her long tenure with Bon Secours, Davis has become well known among her staff, peers and managers for her integrity in nursing and to the mission of Bon Secours. She serves as a role model to her staff for quality delivery of care and in the promotion of critical thinking among her nursing staff to promote excellence in patient outcomes.

In addition to her work with Bon Secours, Davis is very involved with her church where she is a member of the women’s missionary committee. Her civic contributions are numerous, as she serves on many boards and volunteers with a number of organizations in the community.  

The Bon Secours Health System headquartered in Marriottsville, MD, sponsors the Dedicated Service Award.  It honors employees who have demonstrated their commitment to the core values of Bon Secours. 

Davis was honored at a special dinner at the Baltimore with 23 other award recipients and executive leaders from throughout the Bon Secours Health System nationally.  In addition to a plaque commemorating her achievement and award, she will receive a gift certificate to an area mall, a Dedicated Service Award pin, and monetary recognition. 

The Bon Secours Health System Dedicated Service Award honors employees who have demonstrated their commitment to the core values of Bon Secours.  Winners are chosen by a team of managers who base their decisions on how well nominees meet the selection criteria, which include support of the mission of Bon Secours, personal development and accomplishments in activities that reach beyond the recipient’s basic job description.  Dedicated Service Awards have been presented over the last 20 consecutive years.

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Bon Secours Hampton Roads Health System is a leading health care organization known for providing care for the whole person with grace and clinical distinction. Bon Secours brings together a network of hospitals, primary care practices, ambulatory care sites and continuing care facilities to provide quality health care services to the residents of Hampton Roads. Bon Secours, which employs more than 4,500, includes: Bon Secours DePaul Medical Center, Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center, Mary Immaculate Hospital, Bon Secours Health Center at Harbour View, Bon Secours Maryview Nursing Care Center and St. Francis Nursing Center.