Coastal GA News

Southeast Georgia Health System Volunteer Services recently announced Cecile Settles as the Brunswick Campus Fall Volunteer of the Quarter and John Nevins as the Camden Campus Fall Volunteer of the Quarter. 

Settles began volunteering at the Health System in August 2019, first assisting the Patient Experience department with patient rounding, then moving to the Guest Services/Wayfinding desk. When Settles learned that there was a need for additional volunteers in the Emergency Care Center (ECC), she decided to make one more move and has been volunteering in the ECC since July 2021.

“The fast-pace of the ECC is a good fit for Cecile,” says Peggy Tuten, president, Brunswick Campus Volunteer Services. “She is great at helping patients and their family members during visits to the ECC, striving to alleviate their stress or anxiety and to help them to be more comfortable. She likes to stay busy and enjoys the variety of tasks and duties.”

According to Kristin Doll, CAVS, CDVS, director, Volunteer Services, a new volunteer recently had to bring her brother to the ECC for care and it happened to be on a Tuesday morning during Cecile’s shift. They were both very impressed by her kindness and professionalism so much that the new volunteer plans to join the ECC team.

Before retiring, Settles had a career in accounting and office management, including a stint in the Southeast Georgia Health System accounting office in the 1970’s. When she is not volunteering at the Health System, Settles volunteers with MAP International.

Nevins began volunteering with the Health System in the Outpatient Surgery Prep & Recovery department during the COVID-19 pandemic in the fall of 2021. He stepped up to help at a time when most people were doing their best to avoid being at a hospital or health care facility.

According to Doll, Nevins quickly acclimated to the demands and duties of volunteering in the Surgery department and shortly after asked if he could add another shift to his weekly schedule. He now volunteers on Tuesday and Friday mornings. Nevins has also adjusted his schedule to accommodate the needs of the department, coming in on days outside of his regular schedule to make sure the team has the support they need.

“John always has a positive attitude and a smile for our patients and team members,” says Kathleen Worthing, president, Camden Campus Volunteer Services. “He has also trained new volunteers as they have come on board, which is a big help to the Volunteer Services team.”

Nevins retired after 42 years as a butcher and last worked at the Kings Bay Naval Base Commissary. Recently married, Nevins and his wife, Sandy, reside in St. Marys. He serves as an usher at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church, volunteers for the church food bank and is also a member of the Knights of Columbus. In his spare time, Nevins enjoys bowling.

More than 150 volunteers generously share their time and talents to assist patients, visitors, and team members at the Southeast Georgia Health System Brunswick and Camden campuses, as well as the Senior Care Centers in Brunswick and St. Marys. To learn more about volunteer opportunities, contact Kristin Doll, CAVS, CDVS, director, Volunteer Services, at 912-466-1071 or visit sghs.org.

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