April, 2011 - Centura College

Volume 21, Issue 2
April 2011
Midlothian Campus’ PN Program:
Striving for Excellence
by Eunice
Centura College Midlothian campus is excited
about our outstanding NCLEX-PN pass rates.
[The NCLEX-PN is an examination for the
licensing of nurses in the United States. Passing
of this exam is required to work in the Practical
Nursing field.] In striving for excellence, we
have successfully implemented an in-house
NCLEX-PN preparation course which replaced
the external NCLEX-PN review in the Practical
Nursing Capstone. The four-day NCLEX-PN
course is conducted by the Practical Nursing
Recognition
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Events
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Class Chat
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Community
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Placements
Pages 6, 7, 8
Scott and Tequila Herron-Smith, CRIM
Coordinator. The course enhances the students’
educational experience in preparation for the
NCLEX-PN examination. Through dedication
and hard work, the Practical Nursing program
has successfully accomplished a 100% pass
rate from June 2009 – June 2010. Currently,
the overall pass rate for the Midlothian campus
is 91.30%. Our Practical Nursing program
maintains full approval from the Virginia State
Board of Nursing until the next on-site review
scheduled for May 2016. Our Practical Nursing
program mission is to
“continue to help adult
students gain the skills
and attitude necessary
for a meaningful entrylevel nursing position
in serving the needs of
our community.” 
CRIM’s 2009 Practical
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A Dream Takes Time and Dedication
CONGRATULATIONS are in order for John
“Jae” Thomas, a recent Tidewater Tech (TTT)
graduate from the automotive program! John’s
time in the Automotive program at TTT was
exemplary resulting in being accepted into
the Universal Technical Institute in Charlotte,
North Carolina – the first step toward the world
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by Jane Davis, TTT
encouragement and where educational
opportunity abound. He first attended the Le
Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts School in Orlando,
Florida with little success. Then on to the
University of South Carolina (USC), where he
pursued a degree in Business Marketing. After
unsuccessfully completing USC, he moved
on to Midlands Technical Institute at which
time he sustained a work injury that required
extensive rehabilitation. So – at the age of
27, John eventually landed at Old Dominion
University in hopes of being accepted to the
newly established football team but to no avail.
Because of all of these failures, John fell into
a deep depression. Eventually, he decided
that Tidewater Tech would get him to where
he wanted to go. He knew he was headed to
NASCAR!
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Recognition
A Dream... Continued from page 1
Even though John left USC, he was there
long enough to prepare a research paper on
the marketing affects impacting the depth
and breadth of the NASCAR image. He
was surprised to learn that there were few
minority drivers or members of pit crews.
NASCAR was still a “Red Neck” sport,
according to his research. But that did not
keep John from applying to the Institute
in 2007. Even though he was turned
down because of his lack of education and
experience, he now had two goals – role
modeling to other minority young men that
with tenacity “you can make it” and the
other goal remained the same - NASCAR.
The decision to come to Tidewater Tech
Trades was very significant to his acceptance
to the Universal Technical Institute. His
instructors saw his abilities and were
relentless in their support of his personal
goal. “My instructors motivated me when I
couldn’t motivate myself.” His father being
a master mechanic had a significant impact
on his success as well.
John “Jae” Thomas makes the next step
toward his goal because on March 28, 2011 he
starts his 65 week training program. Then he
is already planning the next step - a Bachelors
Degree in Automotive Engineering. John is
very clear on where he has been and where
he is going and stated, “it only takes a dream,
clear thought and preparation along with
God’s help you will reach your destination.”
NASCAR – here I come! 
An Excellent Catch
by Calvin Eckrote, CNOR
at a nursing care center she discovered
another potentially lethal error. A resident
had been ordered a Potassium supplement
every other day (Potassium is an electrolyte
with an essential function in keeping the
heart beating regularly). Ms. West, who
was starting her first medication pass of this
clinical rotation, found that this resident
had been receiving their “every other day”
medication daily for at least 11 days. After
checking vital signs and assuring the resident
was in no distress, the unit Coordinator was
notified, and an investigation was started.
A November 25th, 2010 article in the New
England Journal of Medicine describes
a study of 10 randomly selected North
Carolina hospitals, between January 2002
and December 2007. North Carolina was
chosen because of “the state has shown
a strong commitment to patient safety.”
These researchers looked at 2,300 patient
records and found 588 “errors” that led to
complications. While some of these errors
were hospital acquired infections, and some
surgical errors, many were medication
dosage mistakes; 50 were life threatening
and 14 people died. It was also reported that
the United States estimated 180,000 patient Ms. West has just completed her licensing
deaths because of errors and Medicare was review course and received a grade that
losing $4.4 billion annually.
predicts her ability to successfully pass
boards the first time she attempts them at
Therefore, I was extremely proud, when the 99%. I expect Ms. West will be as excellent a
charge nurse of a general hospital medical- nurse as she was a credit to Centura Norfolk’s
surgical unit where we were doing a clinical Practical Nursing program. Good luck and
rotation, reported that my student, Ms. Godspeed in all your future endeavors. 
Jessica West, a fourth semester Practical
Nursing student, made an “excellent catch”
of a medication error. A newly admitted
patient was on a doubled Nitroglycerine
dose. The patient was given in the ER,
where it should have been discontinued on
his transfer, because it was ordered again
once he arrived on the floor. It was Ms.
West’s diligence and attention to detail that
prevented patient injury and perhaps death.
Norfolk’s
N
f lk’ Practical
P ti l
Nursing graduate,
My appreciation of Ms. West increased
Jessica West
exponentially, when less than a month later,
Kudos to Recent CNM Students
by Dave Cagni, CVAB
CompTIA is following the overall trend in
the certification industry to make certification
a continual process. As sitting for these test
can be stressful, several certification bodies
will start to offer an option where holders can
complete continuing education units (CEU)
in lieu of retesting. Some IT professionals
Jamaka Anderson who passed the Network+ CompTIA recently announced that the A+, use computer-based training, conferences,
and Security+ certifications, Dominique Con- Network+ and Security+ certifications will and workshops to meet these requirements.
ley achieved an 890 of 900 maximum score on need to be renewed after three years effective
January For now we recommend our students in2011. This an- crease their efforts to obtain CompTIA certin o u n c e m e n t fications this year! CompTIA exam informahas sparked a tion can be found at CompTIA.org . You may
renewed inter- schedule your test online at VUE.com. 
est in exam taking among the
CNM Students (L to R); Jamaka Anderson, Dominique
CNM students.
Conley, Edgar Cruz-Senga and Peter Dao
The Computer Network Management
(CNM) department of the Virginia Beach
campus of Centura College would like to
recognize the hard work of those students
who have studied diligently and passed their
CompTIA certification tests;
the Security+ certification, Edgar Cruz-Senga
recently passed the Network+ certification
and Peter Dao most recently passed both his
Security+ and Network+ certifications. Congratulations to these CNM students who are
well-prepared to contribute to their industry!
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Events
Dress for Success at Centura, Norfolk
by Christine Spinner, CNOR
Over 50 female students attended the “Dress
for Success” event held at Centura Norfolk.
Guest Speaker, Ms. Deborah Dandridge,
Co-Founder & Executive Director of Dress
for Success Hampton Roads (DFS), delivered an inspirational and down to earth talk
about women achieving an elevated level of
confidence and professionalism on their road to success.
The students were surprised
and thrilled to find out about
the new partnership between
Centura Norfolk and Dress
for Success which will enable each of them to receive
an entire business suit at no
cost. They will also have the
opportunity to join a Professional Women’s Group once
they have begun their new career for ongoing support from
their peers.
Ms. Dandridge explained “The Mission of
DFS is to promote the economic independence of women by providing professional
attire, a network of support and career development tools to help women thrive in
work and in life.”
Guest Speaker,
Speaker
Ms. Deborah Dandridge
“I have often talked to students
on the importance of dressing
pprofessionally for an intervview, but I also understand that
tthings are tight while you are
earning an education.” said
M
Ms. Spinner, Career Services
Coordinator “ Now, thanks to
Ms. Dandridge and Dress for
M
Success of Hampton Roads,
our students won’t have the
financial strain of buying an
interview suit. We cannot be
more grateful for her organim
zzations partnership with our
school.” 
Virginia Beach Hosts Career Day
Centura College – Virginia
Beach hosted its semi-annual Career Day February 9th,
2011 from 10am – 1pm. The
day turned out to be a huge
success with 40+ active students taking part in networking with potential employers
which included IMA, Inc.,
Community Alternations,
David
D
id B
Baltz,
l MA student
d &
Virginia Cooperative ExtenMichelle Foster (Virginia
sion, City of Chesapeake,
Cooperative Extension)
Spartan Staffing, Anew
Body Oasis, Massage Envy and Gold Key.
Students were ready first thing in the morning and the halls were buzzing with excitement. To register students were required
to be professionally dressed and have a resume. After receiving a registration card,
students were to network with at least three
employers and return the card to the registration table. At the end of the day, nine
cards were drawn for prizes. The winners
included: Randi Bradley and Ronald Calloway won day planners; Jessica Katehis and
Rebecca Konshak won tote bags; Lourdes
Parker and Amber Harold won resume paper kits; Whitney Brown won a portfolio
Richmond Campus
Hosts Career Expo
by Steven Terry, CRIM
On Thursday, February 17, 2011, Centura College, Midlothian Campus, hosted a Career
Expo/Job Fair that was open to the central Virginia community.
The purpose of the job fair was to expose
Centura College students, graduates, as
well as the general public, to prospective
employers that were seeking individuals
with particular skill sets who were ready for
employment. Fourteen employers/vendors
were in attendance and each was assigned
a table so they could greet prospective empployees as they
approached.
Some, but cerS
tainly not all,
ta
oof the vendors
were:
Escape
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Massage, OptiM
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Care
AdvanC
Potential employers
tage, The United
from Care Advantage
States
Army,
talked with students
and LabCorp.
by Brenda Houck, CVAB
and John Jard won the Dozens of job seekers filled the two large
grand prize of an iTouch. rooms assigned to the Career Expo. Many
of them were interviewed on the spot, or
Overall, students and the walked away with scheduled interviews
potential employers were and applications. All of the vendors regispleased with the result of tered with the Career Services department
Career Day. Centura Col- as drawings were held hourly for them to
lege – Virginia Beach is win door prizes! After four hours, the Career
looking forward to plan- Expo/Job Fair came to a close with satisfied
ning and putting on its employers as well as attendees! Thanks to
next Career Day in Sep- our Executive Director and the Student Sertember 2011! 
vices Support Center for a job well done! 
Holiday Cheer at Centura Institute
CORL students found themselves full of
holiday cheer in December. The students
started off by giving back and participating
with Christmas carolling December 15th, at
one of the nursing clinical sites, ‘Grandma’s
House’. The students and staff lifted the
spirits of each person in the home with classic Christmas songs. The students donated
food to Student Government to be raffled off
on December 22nd, to the student who had
came on time to class for the two weeks prior. The students receiving the basket were
overwhelmed when they realized a gift certificate was included for them to purchase a
holiday ham or turkey. 
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by Tonya Payne, CORL
One of the student winners,
winners
Lysandra Ortiz
Class Chat
Successful Centura
Student Speaks Out
Professional CoderA Certified
by Kathleen Dooley, CCHE
As a former Centura student and recent
graduate in the Centura College, Chesapeake campus’ Business program, Sandra
Davidson, took front and center in the classroom and you could hear a pin drop.
by M. Cathe Crotts, CNOR
Centura College Norfolk campus takes
pride in successfully preparing their Medical Billing and Coding (MBC) students for
the CPC-A exam. The CPC-A credential
(apprentice level) is for those students who
have no field experience. Once, the two
years experience is obtained, the specialist
may submit two letters of recommendation
to the AAPC (credentialing for the business
side of medicine) to have their apprentice
status removed. Passing the National Certified Coding Specialist exams will enhance
job prospects as employers highly regard
qualified and credentialed coders.
Students from various classes had assembled in room 101 to hear guest speaker, Davidson tell of her various endeavors since
her graduation from Centura College in August of 2009.
Ms. Davidson was now well on her way to
a Bachelor’s degree in Business at Strayer
University and we welcomed her into the
classroom to present an informative talk to
the class.
Ms. Davidson covered three main areas in
her presentation. First, she discussed what
was now expected of her at the University
level. She explained to the students that they
should be prepared to take a wide variety of
classes in order to prepare them for a wellrounded education and thus enhancing their
marketability in the workplace upon graduation. Secondly, she talked about the “turn
it in.com” system by which each student’s
essay or research paper was automatically
checked for plagiarism before it is read by
the instructor. She emphasized that each and
every paper, whether it be a history, math,
philosophy or English, had to be turned into
this system. Thirdly, she emphasized that
the student who was planning to continue
his/her education after graduating from
Centura needs to expect to do a considerable
amount of reading as well as research writing in order to obtain their advanced degree.
Ms. Davidson fielded a wide number of
questions from several of the students, answering them from an informed perspective.
Finally, she thanked her audience of very attentive students for allowing her to provide
them with very worthwhile information.
We enthusiastically applauded her.
Ms. Davidson, in her warm, personable and
knowledgeable way, will go far in her future
career endeavors. She will be welcomed
back any time that she wishes to speak to
our Centura College students. 
Centura Institute PN
Grad Returns to
Inspire Others
by Christi Scott, CORL
Practical Nursing student Lance Marr graduated with his PN diploma from Centura
Institute on October 8, 2010. During his
pinning ceremony, Lance recited the Florence Nightingale Pledge and promised to,
“be active in assisting others in safeguarding and promoting the health and happiness
of mankind.” Lance may have finished his
academic career at the school but periodically he returns to share in the spirit of mentorship. He does this by visiting the campus
to provide free tutoring and help with study
skills to students seeking his help. Lance has
embraced the true meaning of what Florence
MBC’s most recent graduate, Myrna Rive- Nightingale expected from nursing mentors.
ra, had this to say after taking and passing Way to go Lance! 
her CPC-A on the first try, “I can’t stress
enough the importance of taking the test that you can have good placement for your
fresh out of school. The test is difficult but, books. Mrs. Rivera took the advice of her
if you prepare and apply yourself while in instructor, who suggests to tab and highlight
the capstone, you WILL pass just like I did.” any important details while going through
homework to make testing much easier.
Mrs. Rivera found this to be a real benefit
Mrs. Rivera suggests the day of the exam to and noticed during the exam that a lot of the
wake up early and eat a light breakfast. This other testers didn’t have tabs on their books
will help with minimizing your breaks dur- and towards the end of the test she saw
ing the examination. Give yourself enough them scramble to finish. Mrs. Rivera states,
travel time in case you get lost. Look the “When I decided to go to Centura College
room over and choose a comfortable spot
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Trade School Leaves Lasting Impression
Tidewater Tech will leave a lasting impression on me, personally and professionally.
I have spent the last six and half months
attending the Welding program. The atmosphere of the campus is more like a family
home. The dedicated staff in the front office
strived to help students in every area within
the programs to achieve success. Mrs. Wilson, Ms. Davis, and Ms. Pearson, assisted
me in completing the maze of
financial aid paperwork to resume writing to job placement.
I have also seen many men and
women from different ethnic
backgrounds coming through the
doors of Tidewater Tech. This illustrates the school’s diversity as
well as commitment to ensure all
students meet the challenges of
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by Terry Pass Jr., TTT
today’s global market to fairly compete and
success in their various fields of study.
When I first entered Tidewater Tech, I was
not certain if I was making the right move.
I knew I had some basic skills in welding
but my teachers, Mr. Blount, Mr. Pearce, Mr.
Franklin, Mr. Clark and others, gave me the
necessary information, instructions, guidance, and tools to become a master tradesman. They fostered a
partnership between student and
instructor and showed their passion and knowledge in the field of
welding. If you want to successfully learn a trade then you should
seriously come to Tidewater Tech
Trades. The school will brighten
your future and open many doors
to a rewarding career. 
Terry Pass Jr.
Community
Chesapeake Massage Therapy
Students Hone Their Skills
The Chesapeake campus is quickly becoming
the place to call for off-site chair massage
events. From Portsmouth to Virginia Beach
students from Chesapeake are working
tirelessly to bring much needed pain and
stress relief to hundreds of people. Whether
it is at the Golden Gloves boxing tournament
at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront or at the Ida
Barbour Early Learning Center in Portsmouth,
Virginia our students bring their massage
therapy skills to people who may have never
had a massage before. Plus the students
continue to develop their skills and build their
confidence for working on the public which
can only help them as they prepare to enter their
new profession. The community appreciates
the students’ work. We have received the
following comments; “Your students were
by Fred Pitz, CCHE
excellent!” and “Thanks for helping me to
by Eunice Scott, CRIM
make a much needed community program a
success.” We here at the Chesapeake campus Centura College Midlothian Medical Assistapplaud our students hard work and look ing and Practical Nursing students collaboforward to more events. 
rated in joining Southside Baptist Christian
School students, school faculty and staff,
and parents in a one mile walk on January
20, 2011. The event was held in conjunction with Virginia Healthy Youth Day in the
Richmond tri-city area.
Chesapeake’s MT students
Richmond-West Pediatric
Nursing Students Kill Germs
Two Practical Nursing students of Centura
College –West Campus in Richmond took
patient teaching to the masses. Lasaundra
Logan and Christina Webb spent part of
their Pediatric Nursing rotation at Tuckahoe Montessori School. Part of the requirements during this rotation is to observe
developmental differences of children and
learn how to interact with them. Ms. Kymberlie Lucier, their instructor, wanted to introduce
them to patient teaching.
Using preschool children
would allow them to be
more creative and in a less
threatening environment
to start with.
Midlothian “Step2-It” in Community
Volunteer Service
by Kim Davis, CRIW
we wash our hands, and what’s the best way
to wash our hands. After this interaction,
the students demonstrated with the use of oil
and cinnamon rubbed on their hands, what
germs would look like if they could see
them. The children liked that part. They
demonstrated with their ‘germy’ hands how
cold water alone doesn’t get rid of germs.
Then they tried just warm water, the kids
saw how only a few germs
came off their hands. They
discussed and demonstrated
how soap, rubbing, and
warm water will get rid of
almost all the germs. Sure
enough, you couldn’t see
any cinnamon ‘germs’ on
their hands. The children
were impressed.
The students decided since
it was flu season and there
Practical Nursing
were a lot of other viruses
The nursing students also
students, Lasaundra
going around the schools
provided age appropriate
Logan and Christina Webb
this winter, hand washing
coloring sheets on germs.
would be a great topic.
They also taught them a
Along with their instructor they created short song about how to correctly wash your
some developmentally appropriate resourc- hands. The children learned it right away.
es and a creative visual presentation.
Finally every child received a “Hand Washing Champion” certificate to take home to
The students engaged the children well with their parents. Overall it was a great learning
discussion of where germs come from, why experience for all involved. 
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Midlothian student with the Southside
Baptist School walking for charity
In addition to their participation in 315,685
steps towards a healthier lifestyle, the Medical Assisting and Practical Nursing students
shared physical fitness and healthy eating tips for good health with students and
their parents. Centura students facilitated
breakout sessions following the distribution of healthy snacks and water that was
PN and MA students
teaching kids about healthy living
sponsored by participating food stores.
The breakout session addressed preschool
through high school students by grade level.
Our Centura students demonstrated a high
level of excitement and team-spirit as they
worked together in transforming a field trip
into a special day of giving to the community while helping our youth focus on healthy
lifestyles. 
Placements
ABBOTT, Geneva J
Carolina Ctr for
Occupational Health
Credit Adjustment Bureau
RS Healthcare
RS Healthcare
Johnson Food Services
Centura College
Summit Construction
Bose Corporation
Burger King
Soleil Salon and Spa
Hope In Home care
Harvey’s Supermarket
ADAMS, Asante S
ADAMSON, Ayeisha
ADDISON, Deloria
ADDISON, Jihan
ALFORD, Berdene L
ANDERSON, Alicia T
ANDERSON, Jamaar
ANDERSON, Karon
ANDERSON, Utopia
ANDREWS, Tilwanda
ANDREWSROWLES, Diana
Steadfast Medical Staffing
ARADOR, Aizel
Icelandic U.S.A
ARCHIE, Sherry
ASIROT, Mary Saira Acredale Assisted Living
Independent Contractor
BACK, Stephanie
BAILEY Jr, Percelle Naval Opthomalic
McKesson
BAIRD, Joanna C
QVC
BAKER, Dorma
Tidewater Kidney Specialists
BAKER, April
BAKER, Darlene
TRG Customer Solutions
BAKER, Marlena
Macknificent Massage
BAKER, Tawanna T Blandford Family Services
BANKS, Marcella
Steadfast Medical Staffing
BANKS, Naya
All Medical Staffing
BANKS, Winona L
Henrico County Public Schools
BARKENE, Salamawit Home Instead Inc.
BARKER, Natasha
Kyle G. Lusk Attorney at Law
BARNO, Marcella D Blue Cross Blue Shield
BASNIGHT, Kitoya R LabCorp
BATTLE, Elacisha
Mondial Assistance
BAXTER, Ana C
Massage Envy
BELL, Willaine
Virginia Health and
Rehabilitation Center
BELTON, Sandra
Robert Half International
BENNETT, Amberleigh Dr. Ronald Lynch
Portfolio Recovery
BENSINGER, Lisa
BENSON, Aldeta M Franklin C. Fetter
Lawyer’s Staffing
BINNS, Ebony S
BLAGMON, Kathryn Dr. John Sweeny
RS Healthcare
BLAND, Lela
BLANKENSHIP, Ashley Lawyer’s Staffing
BOOKER, Michaela At Home Care
BOWMAN, Lacie D Nightingale’s Nursing
& Attendants
Dr. Anne Paige
BOYKINS, Shanay
BRACKETT, Sabrina Steadfast Medical Staffing
BRANTON, Moya L Carolina Center for
Occupational Health
BRASWELL, Samaria Portfolio Recovery
BRAZZLE, Anthony Sir Walt Communication/TWC
BROADWAY, Elisa
Centura College
BROTHERS, Andre Bose Corporation
Community Personal Care
BROWN, Cynthia
BROWN, Hollye
The Chesapeake
BROWN, Mattie B
Randstad
BROWN, Tricia M
Alliance Family Practice
RS Healthcare
BROWN, Vanessa
BROWN-GARNER,Nia RS Healthcare
BROWN-GEORGE, Reeves and Associates
Elishaha
BRYANT, Karrie J
Palmetto Primary
Care Physicians
BUGGS, Letitia N
Rite Aid Pharmacy
BUNTING, Sherryl L Carolina Center for
BURGESS, Minette
Occupational Health
Favorite Healthcare Staffing
BUSER, Harry
The Spa, Colonial Williamsbug
Elite Health Care
BUTLER, Marvina
CAIN, Ronald
Bear Mechanical
CAINDOY , Melody Vanguard Cleaning Service
CAPERS, Shanavia L Sweetgrass Village
CARSON, Shelliton A Koch Foods
CARTER, Detria M Bostwick Labs
CARTER, Kenyetta Private Contractor
CHANCE, Dana
Wackenhut Security
CHATMAN, Uneek
Carolina Center for
CHERRY, Malcolm
Occupational Health
Defense Information
CHESTNUT, Saldrina
Systems Agency
Robert Half International
CHRISTOFF, Kristine Essential Wellness
CHRISTOPHER, Keisha Robert Half International
CLANTON, Lucindy Capital Area Health Network
CLARK, Ian
Paradise Salon and Spa
CLARK, Jessica
Jewett Orthopaedic Clinic
CLEMENT, Patricia Henrico County
Public Library
COBAUGH-STEELE, Neibauer Dental Care
Sophie
Nason Medical
COBURN, Shakerra RS Healthcare
COLEMAN, Laticia Aarons
COLEMAN, Shana Chesterfield County
COLES, Alexander Independent Contractor
COLLINS, Detria
Miracles Day Spa
COPELAND, Samuel RS Healthcare
CORKER, Doris
BrownGreer, PLC.
COX, Mechelle
Mrs. Bush’s Assisted Living
CRAMER, Kimberly First Medical Management
CRAWFORD, Rita
Alorica, Inc
CROWLEY, Shana M Kid’s Foot Locker
CUFFEE, Rejae T
Roper Internal Medicine
CULLEY, Amy R
InMotion Hosting
CUNNINGHAM, Ryan Visiting Angels
DANDRIDGE, Tiffany Clear Speech Now
DANIEL, Dora
Portsmouth Naval Hospital
DANIELS, Dexter
Totally Tan
DANIELS, Jessica
RS Healthcare
DASH, Dorothy
Bowling Green Healthcare Ctr
Beginning Academy of Learning
DAVIS, Jessica
DAVIS, Nicole
STT, Inc
DAVIS, Robert
Soleil Salon and Spa
DEBOUSE, Matthew All Care Living Services
DEKKER, Shannon Allstate Insurance
DENZLER, Nina
Lawyer’s Staffing
DIXON, Javona
Small Business
DIXON, Jerome
Networking Solutions
DIXON, Madeline
MCV
DOGGETT, Andrew Massage Envy
DONALDSON, Victoria EJM Personal Care
DOTY, Monica
Compassionate Home Care
DROBNY, Karen
Riverside Williamsburg
Family Medicine
DRURY, Crystal D
Shands Hospital
DUNLAP, Torrie L
Medcare Express
DUPRE, Nancy
Dr. Howard Mendelsohn
DURASEAU, Guinessia All Care Health Services
EDMONDS, Sonya Octapharma
EDWARDS, Wendell SIMOS Insourcing Solutions
Independent Contractor
ELLIS, Krystle
ELMORE, Marthea RS Healthcare
FERRELL, Timothy Lawyer’s Staffing
FERRO ABREU, Jorge Reality Care Services
Harris ITS
FERROL, Micheal
Autumn Care
FIGGS, Nina
FLETCHER, Kimberly Tidewater Neurology, PC
FLORES, Elizabeth International Medical Ctr.
FLOYD, Brandy
Metro West Nursing & Rehab
FLUDD, Douglas
Robert Half International
FORNEY, Nicole
Medical Mgmt Solutions
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FORRESTER, Brandy Pro-Maid Cleaning Services
FORTE’, Courtney
Dr. Lekshmi Mahesh
FOSTER, LaToya
Sam’s Club
FRAZIER, Jessica
RS Healthcare
FREEMAN, Letitia L Gooden Apartments
FREEMAN, Sebastain Paradise Salon and Spa
FULFORD, Romell
RS Healthcare
FULLER, Yovonda M Retreat Internal Medicine
GACE, Crystal E
Denison Care Center
GANTT, Jim
Gene Love Plumbing Svcs
GARRISON, April S Climax Family Practice
GARVIN SHULER, Sharon Franke at Seaside
GARY, Lashunda P Primerica Financial Serv.
GEATHERS, Cathy Natural Nail Clinic & Spa
GENT, Nakera
The Spa
GERSTMAN, Linda Summit Construction
GIBSON, Sheri
H&R Block
GLENN, Keosha
McKesson
GLENN, Paula
Berkeley Medical Center
GOODE, Michonda Debbie Staffing
GOODRUM, Felicia McDonald’s
GRAHAM, Arthur D Barber, Braids &
Beauty Academy
GRAHAM, Stella
Master Claims Services
GRAY, Ebony
Steadfast Medical Staffing
GRAY, Ericka
Dr. Leon Brown
GRAY, Tara
Tufts Health Plan
GREEN, Tiffany N
Carolina Center for
Occupational Health
GREGORY Jr, Edward Gregory’s Lawn
Maintenance & Landscape
GREGORY, Latoya
GREGORY, Lauren
GRIFFIN, Nichelda
GRISSETT, Lester W
GUE, Lala
GULLATE, Lindsay
GUNN, Ahisha
HAILEY, Lisa E
HAIRSTON, Marie
HANNIBAL, Jessica
HAROUN, Narema
HARPER, Tonya
HARRIS, Courtney
HARRIS, Gina
HARRIS, Heather I
HARRIS, Jazmine
HARRIS, Latoya N
HARRIS, Regina
HARRIS, Shanda
Parkway Family Practice
West End Orthopaedic
Murray Spain, DDS
Summit Pointe Apts.
Orange County Board of
County Commissioners
Richmond CASA
ARCI Enterprise
CRS Construction
Virginia Health &
Rehabilitation Ctr
Sentinel Health Partners
Connextions
Hillcrest Clinic
Disabilities Board
of Charleston
Rest Assured Home Care
Oak Springs Nursing Home
Home Instead Inc.
Liberty Dialysis
Residence Inn
Edu Bear Child Care
& Learning Ctr
Midlothian Electric Co.
ATC Healthcare
HAYES, Matthew
HAYNESWORTHGILLIANS, Patricia
DPS Inc
HEFNER, Conny
Essential Wellness
HEIM, Alexandria
HENDERSON, Gloria Natural Nail Care Clinic & Spa
HERNANDEZ, Jesenia Chesterfield Chiropractic Ctr
Professional Home Health
HILL, Lena G
Christus Santa Rosa Physicians
HIRSCH, Crystal J
The Thorne Group
HISSEM, Donna
Peninsula Family Practice
HOBBS, Sally
Riverside Regional Med. Ctr
HODGE, Brandy
HONEYCUTT, Florence Subway
HOTZ, Mandy
Our Lady of Hope
HOWARD, Michele Portfolio Recovery
HUFFMAN, Alyssa
Independent Contractor
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Placements
Placements... Continued from page 6
HUNDLEY, Sandra Nurse Finders
HUNTER, Christina Icelandic U.S.A
HUNTER, Sara
Soleil Salon and Spa
ISAAC, Derrick
Robert Half International
JACKSON, Donna
ARCI Enterprise
JACKSON, Ebony S Wal-Mart
JACOB, Sonjae
United Guaranty
JACOBS, Ivin
Toumey Hospital
JAMES, Johnathan Comcast Cable - Chesterfield
JAMES, Kayla
Robert Half International
JEAN, Rodney
Howmet Corporation
JEFFREY, Jannie Mae Free Medical Clinic
JENKS, Catherine D Financial Security Group
JOHNSON, Anthony Endeavor Marketing Solutions
JOHNSON, Jonathan Pre-Paid Legal Service
JOHNSON, Laverne Hillcrest Clinic
JOHNSON, SamdrenaDr. Sheldon Diskin
JOHNSON, Sherea Hope Clinic
JOHNSON, Souton M Lawyer’s Staffing
JOINER, Charles
Independent Contractor
JOLLY, Amber
Katherine Powers
Residential Care
JONES, Brittaney
Account Temps
JONES, Jeanna
Childcare Network
JONES, LaToya M
Molly Maid
JONES, Lisa A
Suntrust
JONES, Sherri
RS Healthcare
JONES, Terrell
Natural Nail Care Clinic & Spa
KATES, Paula
DSI Management of CFC
KELLER, Michelle
RFA
KENNEDY, James
Kennedy Heating & Cooling Co.
KING, Nancy A
Austin International
KING, Samantha
Dupont Fibers
KINLOCH, Shakeris ATC Healthcare
KOCKANOWSKI,
Dermatology
Lauren
Associates of Wisconsin
LABOMBARD, Angela Jackson Heating & Cooling
LANG, Tedra L.
Robert Half International
LANGE, Danielle M Pete’s Tap
LANHAM, Amber
Nurse Advantage
LASSITER, Shanequa Comfort Zone
LASTER, Senetha
Healthcare & Rehab of Sanford
LEWIS, Chenaye
Visiting Angels
LEWIS, Latoya
Care Advantage
LEWIS, Sheena
Bostwick Laboratories
LIGHTFOOT, Maegan Sentara Lifecare
LINARES, Desiree D Wood & Hudson Bank
LITCHFORD, Charles Dick’s Sporting Goods
LIVERS, Damon
Mancini De Paris
LOPEZ, Chandra
Old Dominion Home Health
LOVEWINE, Tara S Dr. James Watson Jr. DDS
LYNN, Tiquita
Robert Half International
MACARAEG, Jennifer Dr. Estrada &
Mangaya-Estrada DDS
MAHMOUD, Tanya Home Health Options
MANNING, Lelah
Columbia Heart
MARIN, Ana
Planned Parenthood of
Southeastern VA
MARROW, Willie
COMCAST
MARTIN, Helen K
Chesapeake Radioligists
MASON, Desmond Mason Diagnostics
MATTHEWS, Carol S Sihl, USA
McALLISTER, Brittany
AeroTek Commercial Staffing
MCCALL, Barbara R Colleton Medical
MCCLARY, Andre
RS Healthcare
MCCURRY, Glenda Warren House Apartments
MCEACHERN, Chesnee RS Healthcare
MCFARLIN, Joycelyn RS Healthcare
MCGANEY, Craig
TLC Engineering
MCGHEE, Tera
Robert Half International
MCGINNIS, Tawana
McGUIRE, Kimberly
MCKIE, Kimberly
MCNAIR, Keiona
MELLINGER, Ty
MELVIN, LaToya
MEMMINGER, Lydia
MENEY, Brittani a
MERINO, Jesus
MILLER, Jason
MILLS, Darla
MITCHELL, Jasmine
MOORE, Vickie L
MORGAN, Gordon E
MORRIS, Corey
MORRIS, Jocelyn
MORRIS, Robin
MORTON, Christina
MOURNING, Kiarra
MOYE, Tavaria
MUDD, Olivia
MURFF, Qui’Tiffney L
Seven Eleven
Private Duty Nurse
RS Healthcare
Martins
Shannon Heating &
Air Conditioning
Community Personal Care
McKesson
Wal-Mart
Independent Contractor
Comfort Controls
Equal Justice America
Sweetgrass Village
Mid-State Health Center
United Methodist
Family Services
SAIC
Now Care
Senior Solutions
Alliance Family Practice
Nansemond Suffolk Dentistry
Carrington Place
Essential Wellness
Nason Medical
MUSSELWHITE, Katura Collins Law Firm
NASH, Samuel
Haverty’s Showroom
NEBLETT, Gladys Y Family Care Home Health
NELSON, Chris
RS Healthcare
NESBITT, Yasmine Angel Care Private Duty
NEWCOMB, Calvin S Target
NICHOLS, Shawanda Dr. J B Martin
NOEL, Ramon
Snelling Staffing Service
OAKLEY, Michelle
ARCI Enterprise
ORTIZ, Jessica
CSI Management
OWENS, Whitney C Target
PANTE, Barbara A
David Evans Esq
PARKER, Tamisha
Hanover Healthcare
PATRICK, Timothy
Living Stone Worship Ctr
PAYTON, Cherish
RS Healthcare
PEREZ, Patricia
HSBC
PEREZ, Zuleima
Advanced Fertility &
PERRY, Tamara
Reproductive Inst
RS Healthcare
PERSER, Mario
Planet Fitness
PORTEE, Hollis L
Department Of Defense
PRESLEY, Tracey
VCU/MCV Health Systems
PURGASON, Regina L.A. Boxing
RADILLA, Shannon L Community Health Care
RAMOS, Carmen
Stand Up MRI of Orlando
RAMOS, Dianeries Visiting Angles
RANKIN, Kevin
Massage by Kevin
REDD, Patsy
Ellen, Waddell & Reed FS
REDDING, Brennan Kool Smiles, Inc.
REECE, Adam
Portsmouth Police Academy
REED, Tiffany
C & L Service Corporation
RENICK, Tyler
Chapel Valley
REYNOLDS, Brittney Riverside Convalescent
Center-Matthews
REYNOLDS, Christina Halifax Health
REYNOLDS, Teresa Norfolk Public Schools
RICHARDSON, Erica ATC Healthcare
RICHARDSON, Lakeya Nason Medical
RICKMAN, Kristopher Target
RICKS, Shevonda
Southampton Memorial Hospital
RIDDICK, Gladys
Sentara Obici Hospital
RITCH, Julian
7-11
RITZ, Towanda
Hillcrest Clinic
ROBBINS, Lisa
Massage Heights
ROBERTSCentral Florida
MARTINEZ, Cynthia Cardiology Group
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ROBERTSON, Keirra Envoy of Statford Hills
ROBINSON, Andrew Canon ITS
ROBINSON, Jermaine ARAMARK
ROBINSON, Shanell Medical Hair Restoration
ROBINSON, Stephany Love of Jesus Clinic
ROBINSON, Tenita R Island Oaks Living Center
ROGERS, Amina
Massage LuXe
ROGERS, Lisa
National Health Care
RUDAHUNGA, Jeanne Care Advantage
SADLER, Venita
Time Warner Cable
SALLEY, Sendra
RS Healthcare
SANCHEZ, Sarahy Wal-Mart
SCEARCE, Natalie BrownGreer, PLC.
SCOTT, Arnita
Lucy Corr Village
SCOTT, Quenetta M Universal Healthcare
SEBZDA, Susan
Dr. F. Hasan
SEGARS, William
Old Dominion Home Health
SHANAHAN, Alicia Hill-Rom
SHANNON, Saundra Enterprise Consulting Solutions
SHARP, Kenisha
VT Milcom
SHEPHARD, Tonya Self-Employed
SIFFORD, Kenneth Axiom Valuation Systems
SILVA, Laura
Centura College
SILVA, Shayna A
ECPI College of
Technology Online
SLAUGHTER, Candice Hair Cuttery Salon & Spa
SLAUGHTER, Candice Healthy Touch
SLIGH, Tasha
Earlanger Health System
SLIGHT, Aiyana
Kelly Services
SMALLS, Brittany
Grady Memorial
SMITH, Destiny
Beginning Academy
of Learning
SMITH, Jeffery
Independent Contractor
SMITH, Katangela T McDonald’s
SMITH, Tehirah N
Hwashin of America
SMITH, Trisha M
Tricounty Family Medicine
SORRELLS, Jessica Changes Spa Norfolk
SOUTH, Krystle
Just People Inc
DBA Provider Plus
STANLEY, Towanda CareMed
STEVENS, Schannel Octapharma Plasma Ctr
STEWART, Shamika Martins
STRADER, Stacey Health Net Inc
TAYLOR, Ajita
Ferguson Enterprises
TAYLOR, Alex
Robert Half International
TAYLOR, Omma
Family Physicians
Group-Metro West
THIGPEN Sharyn
Griswold Special Care
THOMAS, Ashley
Sentara Norfolk
General Hospital
THOMAS, Dominique Royal Treatment Massage
THOMAS, Sharnal EJM Personal Care
THOMAS, Tonia
Sentara Leigh
THOMPSON, Jeremy ARS Services
TODD-AL-Malik
PrideStaff Columbia
TOLBERT, Ayeshia Balance Therapeutic
Massage, Inc
TOLEN, Latoya
Agape’ Community Hospice
TOOTEN, Shannon KMart Supercenter
TORRES-MARENGO, Family Physicians
Jessica
Group-Metro West
TUCKER, Quinshae Robert Half International
TUNSTALL, Tracey T Colortree
TURGEON, Christina Independent Contractor
TURNER, Latesha Peninsula Family Practice
TYLER, Tonia T
AMF Bowling Centers
TYSON, Franchelle Medicus Staffing
VALDEZ, Jennifer
Swissport
VALENTIN, Christina Colony Medical Ctr
VAUGHN, Tiesah
RS Healthcare
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WILLIAMS, Lesley
Memorial Health
VEGA, Judith
WILLIAMS, Michanna
Systems of East Texas
WILLIAMS, Paula
VICTORIAN, Collier Victorian Body Works
WILLIAMS, Sharon
VICTORIAN, Lakeshia Victorian Body Works
WILLIAMS, Tamika
Oceana Naval
VILLAREAL,
WILLIAMSDental Clinic
Bernadette
MOORE, Darlene
ARCI Enterprise
VINSON, Azoriah
WILLIAMSON, Jennifer
WALLACE, Jolane Colonial Virginia Bank
WILLS, Loran F
WALTERS, Kendra Carolina Health Care
WILSON, Deborah
WARREN, Jeremy Providence Computers
WILSON, Latoya
WARREN, Toshiba Robert Half International
WILSON, Prince
WASHINGTON, Leonard 2nd Wind
WILSON, Rachelle
WASHINGTON, Marcus Organic Ergonomics
WILSON-ROBINSON,
WASHINGTON, Patricia Coastal Center
Charlene
Centura College
WATSON, Karen
WIMBUSH, Chelsea
WATSON, Myesha Account Receivable
WINBUSH-BOWE,
Collections Inc
Carlton
WATSON, Tremishia York Convalescent
WINGFIELD, Elise
& Rehabilitation
WINNS, Jessica
Green Fitness & Wellness Spa
WATTS, Jeffery
WOOD, Danika
Lockheed Martin
WEST, Brian L
WOODARD, Amy G
Westminister Canterberry
WEST, Jessica
WRIGHT, James Q
Green Fitness & Wellness Spa
WEST, Whitney
WRIGHT, Tress
Colonial Williamsburg
WHITE, Althea
YOUNG, Charlie
Sierra Vista Hospital
WHITE, Seanna
YOUNG, Earline
WHITEHURST, Shenay The Medical Practice, LTD
YOUNG, Felicity
RS Healthcare
WILEY, Carolyn
YOUNG, Mary
WILKINS, Shevelle Bon Secours Surgical Ctr
ZARAGOZAWILLIAMS, Allaina Express Employment
CRUZ, Yenifer
Professionals
WILLIAMS, Benjamin Central Florida Radiology
Group/Cardiology Group
Department of Army
BrightStar Care
Solage Intl Salon and Spa
EJM Personal Care
Trulife Health Services
Neb Doctors of Virginia
Dr. Jose Chavez
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