Chris Allen named Outer Banks Hospital Employee of the Month for February

Published 9:03 am Monday, March 16, 2020

: Shown, from left, are Major Craig Garriss; Ronnie Sloan, president of The Outer Banks Hospital; Officer James Smith; Sergeant Norman Johnson; Officer Chris Allen; Officer Chuck Savage; Captain Billy Long; and Todd Warlitner, TOBH VP, finance. Courtesy The Outer Banks Hospital

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Chris Allen, police officer with Vidant Health Company Police, has been named The Outer Banks Hospital’s February 2020 Employee of the Month. Allen is from Currituck and started with the Vidant Police at The Outer Banks Hospital in November of 2016.

“Allen always has a happy disposition and brings a smile to stressful events affecting the staff,” stated a press release from TOBH. “He responds to emergent situations in a timely manner and he has great presence in the department.”

“He has good instincts about patients, especially when situations are beginning to change. Allen takes his role in the hospital very seriously and it is evident from his work ethic,” the release continued. “He is willing to help with minor tasks that can make a significant difference. From taking specimens to the lab or guiding family members to rooms and the lobby, Allen does the little things that help ensure a well-functioning ED.”

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Upon hearing that he had been chosen as the Employee of the Month, Allen stated, “I am honored to accept this award, not for me, but for my family at The Outer Banks Hospital. This award is made possible because of teamwork and collaboration between all departments.”

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