Critical Care Administrative Assistant Jennifer Honored as Employee of the Month

Critical Care Administrative Assistant Jennifer received North Oaks Health System's Employee of the Month Award for November 2023.

Jennifer joined the North Oaks Medical Center team in 2001 as a clerical assistant for the Laboratory. In 2005, she accepted the role of unit secretary for the Telemetry and Medicine Units. That job evolved into Jennifer’s current position, supporting the Respiratory Care team, as well as the staff of Intermediate Care, Medical Intensive Care, Medicine and Observation Units.

“I love connecting with people,” Jennifer shared. “Working in a role where I can support our amazing team in providing exceptional care for our patients and visitors is incredibly fulfilling.”

Jennifer graduated from Belle Chasse High School and attended Southeastern Louisiana University in Hammond.

Jennifer and her husband Scott reside in Loranger. She prioritizes spending time with friends and family, especially her 21-year-old daughter Mallorie.

“Jennifer embodies the true spirit of a collaborator, advocate, mentor and role model,” asserted Critical Care Director Charles Abrams, BSN. “We affectionately call her ‘the guru’ in a nod to her expertise and helpfulness. Jennifer exemplifies what it means to be a North Oaks employee – courteous, committed, compassionate and effective as a communicator.”