Kay
Kay has recently moved back into the Vancouver area and is very excited to resume working for Dr. Workman again. Kay had previously worked for Dr Workman in 1997 and 1998. As the head receptionist, Kay works personally with each plastic surgery patient scheduling appointments to fit the patient's busy lives whenever possible. She is the first face you will see, and the last when you leave.
Her bright personality and pleasant demeanor are a welcome addition to our highly skilled plastic surgery staff.
Julia
Julia is an LPN and executive assistant to Dr. Workman. Julia attended Lower Columbia College for her nursing licensure. Julia is trained in all areas of patient care and relations. She has extensive experience in med-surgical patient care, orthopedic, geriatrics, quad and paraplegia, vent unit, CCU, and ER. She has also been director of resident services, director of nursing rehabilitation and restorative services, resident care manager in acute care/med-surgical, and long-term care.
In addition to nursing duties Julia works on special projects for Dr. Workman including public relations and marketing. Julia fills in at the office or surgery center whenever she may be needed.
You will see Julia at times performing pre-operative screening exams during consultations and post-operative exams. As needed Julia works in the surgery center as a circulating nurse, or pre-operative nurse.
Cathy
Cathy is our medical administrator. She has a strong background in medical office and office procedures. Her background includes real estate, restaurant ownership, medical office and office management.
She also fills in for Dawn as patient coordinator as needed. She enjoys working with our plastic surgery patients and helping them with any questions or concerns that they might have. Cathy enjoys working in an environment that is meaningful with a fun and friendly staff. She believes Dr. Workman's practice meets this criterion.
Wendy
Wendy is a nationally certified Surgical Technologist. She graduated from Mount Hood Community College in 1995. Wendy has worked in our Medicare certified surgery center since the inception of the Center in 1998. In addition to her surgical duties Wendy is also the Director of Surgical Services for the Surgery Center.
Christine
Christine, RN, BSN, RNFA, CNOR. Her bachelor's degree is from Seattle Pacific University. Christine has worked for Dr. Workman since 2001. She has worked in both clinical and surgical settings including ENT. Christine is a highly skilled circulating nurse and first assist to Dr. Workman in the plastic surgery operating room. She also assists in the recovery room when needed.
Christine and her husband have twin sons. They keep very busy with motorcycles, camping and other outdoor family activities.
Linda
Linda, RN, CNOR, is a Certified Nurse of the Operating Room. She has been an active member of the local Association of Operating Room Nurses since 1970, the year of her graduation. She has been a certified operating room nurse since 1980. Linda does the preoperative Exams on the surgery days, as well as circulates in the operating room or scrub for surgery as needed.
Linda worked for 28 years at Good Samaritan Hospital in Portland, Oregon. She has held positions from staff nurse to assistant director in charge of open heart, neuro and vascular surgery. Linda has also worked as an out patient nurse for St. Vincent's Hospital in Portland, Oregon, Southwest Washington Regional Surgery Center and the Center for Specialty Surgery. Linda was welcomed to our staff in August of 2004.
Linda enjoys gardening, reading, hiking in addition to golfing and traveling with her husband. Linda and her husband also enjoy watching their older grandchildren's sports and activities as well as watching their grandbabies grow.