Tanner, Owen and Renner-Chavez announced as Neurology Staff Employees of the Quarter

Teanna Tanner is someone who consistently goes the extra mile and drives positive change within the Department of Neurology.  Teanna is an incredible partner in patient care. She works collaboratively with providers to ensure that every patient receives the right medication, at the right dose, at the right time. She doesn’t just carry out tasks, she anticipates needs, connects with patients personally, and communicates effectively with the pre-authorization team to remove barriers to care. Her work reflects a deep commitment to the department’s mission of delivering outstanding and compassionate care. She also plays a vital role in building a positive team culture. Her humor helps ease tension during stressful times, creating a more welcoming and supportive environment for staff and patients alike. She has taken the time to train others on our team, sharing her knowledge and ensuring we uphold a high standard of care. Teanna exemplifies the vision and mission of our department. She is reliable, warm, proactive, and a true team player. She is a gem, and we are lucky to have her.

Renae has consistently demonstrated exceptional dedication, resilience, and adaptability — especially in light of the recent changes and challenges her team has faced. Over the past quarter, Renae has gone above and beyond in managing new responsibilities and navigating shifting roles with professionalism and a positive attitude. She has been instrumental in ensuring smooth transitions while maintaining high standards in research operations. Her attention to detail, proactive problem-solving, and unwavering support for her colleagues have not gone unnoticed. What stands out most about Renae is her willingness to take initiative and her ability to remain composed under pressure. She has not only met the increased demands of her role but has done so with grace, integrity, and a clear commitment to excellence.

Tasha is incredibly proactive with managing credentialing and licensure. She closely tracks all of the details of upcoming faculty, trainee, and APP hires and ongoing licensure and credentialing. She is very knowledgeable of regulations and institutional policies. She is proactive with informing all stakeholders when there is a delay in the expected timeline to prevent last minute changes and confusion. When she doesn’t have the answer, she is always willing to connect with centralized resources to seek out clarification. Tasha has taken the lead with creating a checklist of important points for APPs and their collaborating physicians as well as seeking clarification from FPP on how to interpret relevant guidelines. She has also closely followed up on delayed licensures and delayed credentialing packets to try to expedite completion to prevent new clinicians from delaying clinic. Tasha is kind, conscientious, detail-oriented and a pleasure to work with.