Shelly Akens-Irby is April 2018 Employee of the month. Shelly is a CNA at CareMeridian Oxnard. She joined CareMeridian in November 2016 and was nominated by Oxnard Director of Nursing Becky Dutzy.

Becky says: “Shelly has grown into an excellent CNA and she is going to make an outstanding nurse. She demonstrates the CareMeridian values in everything she does and is a joy to have in Oxnard. I appreciate all that she does!”

ADON Brandy Beaven adds: “What stands out most about Shelly is that she’s always happy — her positive attitude spills over to everyone else. She’s incredibly reliable and her cheerfulness is infectious. Shelly is excited to come to work and everyone always feels good when she’s around. She sets a great example for how we should all be at work. Currently completing her requirements for the nursing program, she does not let the extra work impact her work performance.

Adds Activities Coordinator Apple Capati: “Shelly is such an easygoing person and treats all of our patients like family. She is always willing to pick up extra shifts and comes to work with a positive attitude. She never stresses out and it’s always so nice to see her arrive here at CareMeridian Oxnard.”

CareMeridian’s employees of the month are nominated based on outstanding service and commitment to the company, its facilities, staff, patients and providers.