Griffin Hospital nurses recognize pulmonologist as Physician of the Year

Pulmonologist Dr. Roman Spivak, center, received the Physician of the Year Award from Griffin Health Clinical Nurse Educator Ashley D'Agostino-Putetti, MSN, RN, WCC, and Critical Care Unit Clinical Manager Edward Valente, RN, BSN, CCRN, at Griffin Health’s 38th Annual Nurses Week Celebration./ Contributed photo

DERBY - Griffin Faculty Physicians Pulmonologist Roman Spivak, MD, of Shelton, was recently honored as Physician of the Year at Griffin Health’s 38th Annual Nurses Week Celebration.

The Physician of the Year Award is based on voting by the hospital’s nursing staff. In nominating Dr. Spivak, nurses said he consistently exemplifies Griffin’s core values, mission, and vision in his everyday practice caring for both outpatients at his pulmonology office and while treating the critically ill patients admitted to the Griffin Hospital Critical Care Unit.

“Dr. Spivak’s approachable and kind demeanor creates an environment of trust between patients, their families, and the healthcare team,” said Critical Care Unit Clinical Manager Edward Valente, RN, BSN, CCRN. “He takes the time to explain the treatments, options and prognosis - sometimes even drawing pictures and diagrams to ensure everyone has complete understanding of the care the patient will be receiving. His calm and composed demeanor, even in high stress situations, consistently brings reassurance to everyone around him.”

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Griffin Health marks National Nurses Week with 'Spirit Day'

Showing Off Our Spirit

Griffin Health wrapped up its week-long celebration of its nurses with a "Spirit Day," in which nurses throughout Griffin Health recognized the importance of creating positive relationships and enthusiasm in providing exceptional patient-centered care by decorating their care areas for a competition.

Themes included Wicked the Movie, Candyland, Sweet as Can "Bee," Out of this World, Summertime, and Inside Out the Movie.

Griffin is proud to honor its awesome nurses during National Nurses Week.

The theme of this year's celebration is "Together we care. Together we heal." This theme highlights the dedication of Griffin's nurses to exceptional, patient-centered and safe care.

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Griffin Hospital in Derby offers patients post-ICU digital journal

Caregivers in the Intensive Care Unit at Griffin Hospital mark the first-in-the-nation implementation of the award-winning Post-ICU journal program./ Contributed photo

 

 

DERBY - Griffin Hospital is the first in the nation to offer ICU patients a digital journal that provides unique, patient-centered care to support their ability to process and manage traumatic events.

This September, Griffin introduced the Post-ICU journal, a novel care program that won the National Healthcare Innovation Award in the Netherlands in 2021.

Developed by anesthesiologist-intensivist Dr. Marc Buise of the Dutch Eindhoven Catharina Hospital, and We All Journal, the Post ICU journal is an online diary that helps intensive care patients process the traumatic events that resulted in their ICU admission.

“An ICU care experience can be incredibly difficult and isolating for patients,” said Dr. K. Marya Chaisson, Griffin Hospital ICU Medical Director. “Their trauma can be made worse when they have no clear recollection of being admitted and their memories of the experience are vague and fragmented. As part of our commitment to empower patients, foster their independence, honor their humanity, and enhance the healing environment at Griffin, we are proud to be the first hospital in the country to implement this innovative, patient-centered program that provides compassionate care for the emotional well-being of patients and their loved ones.”

The Post ICU journal addresses a side effect of ICU admission known as Post Intensive Care Syndrome. 

The journal allows relatives and nurses to safely and securely document events that occurred during a patient’s admittance and stay in the ICU so that the patient can review the entries when they are well. 

Research has shown that being able to read an account of the events that occurred during a hospital stay enables patients and their loved ones to better process the ICU period upon returning home. 

This contributes to a better mental and physical recovery.

The implementation of the Post ICU journal is supervised by Planetree International, a not-for-profit organization that partners with care settings around the world to improve health care outcomes and experiences through person-centered care. Planetree International has also supported several hospitals in the Netherlands with the introduction and implementation of this service.

The Post-ICU journal epitomizes the Planetree vision of person-centered care, which emphasizes the quality of human interactions and caring communication, the importance of connecting personnel to the deeper purpose of their work, and practical strategies for engaging patients, families and communities as partners.

“Griffin adopted this innovative care tool as part of its longstanding commitment to delivering Planetree person-centered care, an approach to healthcare that produces superior patient care and a humanized health care experience that emphasizes compassion, equity, and the active participation of patients and their families,” said Griffin Health President and CEO Patrick Charmel. “We are grateful to Planetree International for their partnership in bringing this innovation to the U.S., and to Griffin’s ICU caregivers for implementing this novel solution that supports the mental and physical recovery of our patients and their loved ones.”

Griffin Hospital has earned a reputation as a leader in person-centered care. 

The hospital has earned Planetree International’s prestigious Gold Certification for Excellence in Person-Centered Care four times and was recently named as one of the World’s Best Hospitals by Newsweek magazine for the fourth consecutive year.

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3 Griffin Hospital nurses honored with DAISY Award

             

Hwei-Jeng Liao-liu

Jocelyn Helms

                         

Jennifer D’Errico

DERBY - Griffin Health recently honored Hwei-Jeng Liao-liu (Jen), RN, of Watertown, Jennifer D’Errico, RN, of Shelton, and Jocelyn Helms, RN, of East Haven, with The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses.

The award is part of the DAISY Foundation's mission to recognize the extraordinary, compassionate care nurses provide patients and families every day. 

Winner can be nominated by patients, patients’ family or friends or fellow caregivers for their exemplary care.

Liao-liu, a nurse in The Childbirth Center at Griffin Hospital, was nominated by a patient for her kind and welcoming nature.

“As a single mother at a time where visitors are restricted, Jen made me feel welcomed and cared for from start to finish,” the nomination for Liao-liu stated. “She always explained everything in detail and even took a feeding or two so I could sleep for a few hours. This was so helpful and appreciated! Jen was always prompt and attentive.”

D’Errico, a nurse on the Griffin Hospital inpatient floors, was nominated by a patient for her exceptional care and empathy.

“While having a specifically difficult night, Jen listened to me, talking about a possible anxiety attack,” the nomination for D’Errico stated. “My oxygen numbers were good, my pulse was good, but I still felt like my heart was beating out of my chest. She looked into medications for me, but changing my roommate of the evening seemed to solve a lot of the problem. However, it was definitely Jen’s listening skills that night that made me feel much better and much more well cared for.”

Helms, a nurse in the Griffin Hospital ICU, was nominated by a fellow Griffin caregiver for her exceptional compassionate care.

“Jocelyn is one of the most selfless people we have the pleasure of working alongside,” the nomination for Helms stated. “She never wants recognition for any of the gracious acts she provides. Jocelyn always incorporates some extra love and compassion into the care of both patients and families - going above and beyond for all the little things that actually have had the greatest impact.

“Jocelyn works tirelessly in caring for COVID-19 patients, putting their needs above all else, comforting and reassuring their families, but above all, advocating for someone who no longer had a voice. She always seems to find out what is most important to her patients and incorporates that into their care - whether it’s playing Whitney Houston at their bedside, giving them new hairstyles, or somehow blinding the patients to the busyness in the ICU. Jocelyn’s calming voice was the last some of our patients heard. It always seemed like she was the angel who helped these patients pass with dignity. Somehow, Jocelyn comes into work every day with a positive attitude and continues to motivate all of us to be the best version of ourselves. Jocelyn is someone we all strive to be like and we are blessed she is not only one of our co-workers, but one of our best friends too.”

Information about the DAISY Award is included in Griffin Health patient information packets and nomination forms are available online and at all Griffin Health locations. 

The award recipients are chosen by a committee at Griffin and the award is presented throughout the year. 

For more information, visit griffinhealth.org/daisy.

About The DAISY Foundation

The DAISY Foundation is a not-for-profit organization, established in memory of J. Patrick Barnes, by members of his family. 

Patrick died at the age of 33 in late 1999 from complications of Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP), a little known but not uncommon auto-immune disease. (DAISY is an acronym for Diseases Attacking the Immune System.) 

The care Patrick and his family received from nurses while he was ill inspired this unique means of thanking nurses for making a profound difference in the lives of their patients and patient families.

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Griffin Health in Derby honors 3 nurses with DAISY Foundation award

Sarah LaClair

   

Sharon Stahl

Terri Ryan

DERBY - Griffin Health recently honored Sarah LaClair of Middlebury, Sharon Stahl of Branford, and Terri Ryan of Monroe, with The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses.

The award is part of the DAISY Foundation's mission to recognize the extraordinary, compassionate nursing care they provide patients and families every day. 

Each was nominated by a patient or fellow caregivers for their exemplary care. 

LaClair, a nurse in The Digestive Disorders Center at Griffin Hospital, was nominated by a patient for her professional and compassionate nature.

“Sarah’s gentle demeanor put me at ease,” the nomination for LaClair stated. “Her professionalism was balanced with compassion and her presence by making eye contact and being truly available at all times. I appreciated her authenticity, attentiveness, knowledge, and desire to make me feel completely comfortable and relaxed. Her colleagues seem to hold her in high regard."

Stahl, a nurse in Griffin’s Case Management Department, was nominated by a fellow Griffin caregiver for assisting a person from the community who called Griffin looking for help with resources for her mother’s care.

“[Sharon] spent time on the phone with her and was empathetic and comforting,” the nomination for Stahl stated. “She reassured the daughter that there were indeed resources to access. Sharon deserves to be recognized for the compassion she showed to someone who was clearly distraught and unsure of where to ask for help.”

Ryan, a nurse for one of Griffin Hospital’s inpatient units, was nominated by a patient’s family member for providing exceptional hospice care.

“Terri showed such compassion towards my dad and to my family, and was a great listener and a great shoulder to cry on,” the nomination for Ryan stated. “It takes a special person to aid the patient and the family through this process and in making their final days filled with comfort. I will treasure her kindness and compassion.”

Information about the DAISY Award is included in Griffin Health patient information packets and nomination forms are available online and at all Griffin Health locations. 

The award recipients are chosen by a committee at Griffin and the award is presented throughout the year. 

For more information, visit griffinhealth.org/daisy.

About The DAISY Foundation

The DAISY Foundation is a not-for-profit organization, established in memory of J. Patrick Barnes, by members of his family. Patrick died at the age of 33 in late 1999 from complications of Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP), a little known but not uncommon auto-immune disease. (DAISY is an acronym for Diseases Attacking the Immune System.) 

The care Patrick and his family received from nurses while he was ill inspired this unique means of thanking nurses for making a profound difference in the lives of their patients and patient families.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.

Prestigious DAISY Award presented to 3 nurses at Griffin Hospital in Derby

Angela Desjardins

Joshua Ritton

Yangchen Dhondup

DERBY - Griffin Health recently honored Angela Desjardins, RN, of Watertown, Joshua Ritton, RN, of Seymour, and Yangchen Dhondup, RN, of Naugatuck, with The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses.

The award is part of the DAISY Foundation's mission to recognize the extraordinary, compassionate nursing care they provide patients and families every day. 

Each was nominated by a patient or fellow caregivers for their exemplary care. 

Desjardins, a nurse in Griffin’s ICU, was nominated by a patient’s family for her commitment to communication.

“Angela exemplifies a caring and compassionate nurse as she tirelessly tended to my husband and our family,” the nomination stated. 

“We were limited in way of visitation access due to COVID-19 regulations and even with this we never felt out of the loop in his care. We knew that he was in good hands as long as Angela was his nurse.”

Ritton, a nurse on Griffin’s inpatient floors, was nominated by a patient for his kind and professional attitude.

“Josh is clear in his explanations of what is going on. He spends quality time with his patients,” the nomination stated. “There was a gentleman in the room next to mine who was very confused as to where he was and why he was there. I could hear Josh speaking with him, being very considerate of the man’s confusion. Josh stayed with him, repeating information in a comforting tone until the gentleman calmed down and was able to fall asleep.”

Dhondup, a nurse in the Griffin Emergency Department, was nominated by fellow employees for her positive attitude.

“Yangchen is always positive and helpful to everyone in the Emergency Department,” the nomination stated. “The first thing out of Yangchen’s mouth when she gets to work is ‘how can I help you?’ There is not a kinder, gentler, or more genuine person than Yangchen.”

Information about the DAISY Award is included in Griffin patient information packets and nomination forms are available online and at all Griffin Health locations. 

The award recipients are chosen by a committee at Griffin and the award is presented throughout the year. 

For more information, visit griffinhealth.org/daisy.

About The DAISY Foundation

The DAISY Foundation is a not-for-profit organization, established in memory of J. Patrick Barnes, by members of his family. Patrick died at the age of 33 in late 1999 from complications of Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP), a little known but not uncommon auto-immune disease. (DAISY is an acronym for Diseases Attacking the Immune System.) 

The care Patrick and his family received from nurses while he was ill inspired this unique means of thanking nurses for making a profound difference in the lives of their patients and patient families.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.

Griffin Hospital in Derby starts to hold COVID vaccine clinics for caregivers

Griffin Health Chief Medical Officer Frederick Browne was the first to be vaccinated Tuesday at Griffin./ Contributed photo

DERBY - Per the State of Connecticut's plan for the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines, Griffin Health will receive 975 doses this week.

Griffin started administering the vaccine to staff members Tuesday, Dec. 15 around noon and will be holding ongoing vaccination clinics at Griffin Hospital for caregivers. 

The first to receive the vaccine was Griffin Health Chief Medical Officer Dr. Frederick Browne. (above)

Leslie Vidic, MST in the Griffin Hospital ICU, receives the vaccine Tuesday./ Contributed photo

Director of Pharmacy Services Lisa Jaser, Pharm D, opens the first shipment of COVID-19 vaccine for healthcare workers at Griffin Hospital in Derby./ Contributed photo

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33rd annual celebration at Griffin Hospital in Derby honors nurses

Carol Lauer of Naugatuck

DERBY - Griffin Hospital recently held its 33rd Annual Nurse Day Celebration to honor its more than 350 staff nurses and present awards to those nurses who provided exceptional care during the year.

Carol Lauer, RN, BSN, of Naugatuck was named a winner of the 2019 Nightingale Award for Excellence in Nursing. 

Originally developed by the Visiting Nurse Association of South Central Connecticut, the Nightingale Award celebrates outstanding nurses and elevates the nursing profession. 
The goals of the Nightingale Award program are to encourage retention, inspire future nurses, focus public attention and recognize the breadth and scope of nursing practice at the local level.

Dike Miller of Shelton

Marge Fischer, Clinical Director of the Childbirth Center at Griffin Hospital, right, presented Kristen Richards of Prospect with the Richard Stivala, M.D., Obstetric Nursing Excellence Award.

Heather Kean of Seymour, and Susan Bouton, of Oxford, received Shirley Yale Nursing Scholarship Awards.

Julianna Butler of Derby

Also during the celebration, Dike Miller of Shelton received the Mary Schumacher Nursing Leadership Award, Kristen Richards of Prospect, received The Richard Stivala, M.D., Obstetric Nursing Excellence Award; Heather Kean of Seymour and Susan Bouton of Oxford received Shirley Yale Nursing Scholarship Awards.

Julianna Butler, MST, of Derby, won the Donald Torok Memorial Scholarship.

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Congratulations to all the awardees!

Griffin Hospital in Derby names podiatrist Physician of the Year

Podiatrist Luke Jeffries, DPM, left, received the Physician of the Year Award from Griffin Hospital Chief Medical Officer Frederick Browne, MD, at Griffin Hospital’s 32nd Annual Nurses Week luncheon./ Contributed photo

DERBY - Podiatrist Luke Jeffries, DPM, of Seymour, was recently honored as Physician of the Year at Griffin Hospital’s 32nd Annual Nurses Week luncheon.

The Physician of the Year Award is based on voting by the hospital’s nursing staff. 

In nominating Jeffries, nurses said he is a great patient advocate and is passionate about the care he provides, which makes patients feel confident and supported.

“He is a very calm, quiet, and unassuming person, and is always that way with his patients and staff,” said Griffin Hospital Chief Medical Officer, Frederick Browne, MD, during the award presentation. 

“He is a strategic thinker and genuine. He takes time to address any questions or concerns with his patients, and is responsive to the nursing staff and all fellow caregivers. He is truly committed to Griffin.”

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Griffin Hospital in Derby celebrates 32nd Annual Nurse Day

DERBY - Griffin Hospital recently held its 32nd Annual Nurse Day Celebration to honor its more than 350 staff nurses and present awards to those who provided exceptional care during the year.

                    Tammy Brown, RNC

Tammy Brown, RNC, of Naugatuck, was named a 2018 Nightingale Award for Excellence in Nursing winner.

Originally developed by the Visiting Nurse Association of South Central Connecticut, the Nightingale Award celebrates outstanding nurses and elevates the nursing profession. 

The goals of the Nightingale Award program are to encourage retention, inspire future nurses, focus public attention, and recognize the breadth and scope of nursing practice at the local level.

The celebration also recognized Michele Derbyshire, RN, of Ansonia, with the Mary Schumacher Nursing Leadership Award; Kathy Augustitus, RN, of Seymour, with the Richard Stivala, M.D., Obstetric Nursing Excellence Award; Christine Moon, MST, of Seymour, with the Donald Torok Memorial Scholarship; and Susan Bouton, RN, of Oxford, with Shirley Yale nursing scholarships.

Griffin Hospital Clinical Director Kelly Egan, RN, left, presented Michele Derbyshire, RN, of Ansonia with the Mary Schumacher Nursing Leadership Award.

Marge Fischer, Clinical Director, Childbirth Center at Griffin Hospital, left, presented Kathy Augustitus, RN, of Seymour with the Richard Stivala, M.D., Obstetric Nursing Excellence Award.

Linda Torok, left, presented Griffin Hospital Multi-Skilled Technician Christine Moon of Seymour with the Donald Torok Memorial Scholarship.

Griffin Hospital nurses, from left, Michael Montefusco, RN, BC, of Hamden, Susan Bouton, RN, of Oxford, and Derek Pozzesere, RN, of New Haven, received the Shirley Yale Nursing Scholarships.


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Griffin Hospital in Derby honors nurses at 31st annual celebration

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Griffin Hospital Vice President of Patient Care Barbara Stumpo, left, presents Tammy Gray, RN, with Griffin Hospital’s 2017 Outstanding Nurse of the Year Award.

DERBY - Griffin Hospital recently held its 31st Annual Nurse Day Celebration to honor its more than 360 staff nurses and present awards to those nurses who delivered exceptional care during the year.

Tania Cote, RN, BSN, of Naugatuck, Diana Konecny, RN, BSN, of Beacon Falls, Karyn Spaulding, RN, BSN, of Seymour, and Tracy Volpe, RN, BSN, of Cheshire, were named 2017 Nightingale Award for Excellence in Nursing winners. 
Tammy Gray, RN, of Waterbury, received The Outstanding Nurse of the Year Award.

Originally developed by the Visiting Nurse Association of South Central Connecticut, the Nightingale Award celebrates outstanding nurses and elevates the nursing profession. 
The goals of the Nightingale Award program are to encourage retention, inspire future nurses, focus public attention, and recognize the breadth and scope of nursing practice at the local level.

As a nine-year employee and staff member of Griffin’s Respiratory Department and Wound Care Center, Gray has made a difference in many patients’ lives and has been a role model and mentor to countless nurses at Griffin. Her colleagues said she provides exceptional care by making sure patients understand their conditions and treatments, and have the supplies they need to heal. 

Physicians rely on Gray’s assessments and recommendation and she makes herself available to assist fellow nurses on a daily basis through email, cell phone, and text.

“Tammy is valued and appreciated by patients and caregivers alike,” said Griffin Hospital Vice President of Patient Care Barbara Stumpo. 
“She embraces the Planetree philosophy by providing exemplary care that is compassionate, non-judgmental and patient-centered. Her positive attitude, humor, dedication. and work ethic make her an outstanding nurse.”

The celebration also recognized Tracey Ragozzine, RN, of Oxford, with The Marie Santini Perioperative Nursing Excellence Award; Katherine Delvecchio, RN, of Newtown, with The Richard Stivala, M.D., Obstetric Nursing Excellence Award; Edward Valente, RN, of Naugatuck, with The Mary Schumacher Leadership Award; Kaitlyn White, RN, of Oakville, with the Donald Torok Memorial Scholarship; and Jeenet Reid, RN, of Bridgeport, with The Mary Nelligan Award for Continuing Education. 

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Congratulations to all the nurses on their awards!

Griffin Hospital in Derby honors surgeon as Physician of the Year

Jeffrey Klauser, M.D.

DERBY - Orthopedic surgeon Jeffrey Klauser, M.D., of Shelton, was recently honored as Physician of the Year at Griffin Hospital’s 30th Annual Nurses Week luncheon.

The Physician of the Year Award is based on voting by the hospital’s nursing staff. 

In nominating Klauser, Griffin nurses admired and appreciated his genuinely kind and caring approach to patients and hospital staff, his excellent judgement and skill, and how he always does the right thing for his patients, including taking the time to answer questions and concerns.

“Dr. Klauser is thorough, attentive, and professional at all times, and is a true team player who makes himself available to his patients and the staff,” said Dr. Frederick Browne, vice president of Medical Affairs, in presenting the award. 

“I personally feel this is a spotlight on an already integral surgical service at the hospital and Dr. Klauser represents one of many excellent orthopedic surgeons we have here.”

Klauser is a member of Connecticut Orthopaedic Specialists and specializes in sports medicine and arthroscopic surgery of the shoulder, knee, and hip.

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30th annual celebration at Griffin Hospital in Derby recognizes nurses

3 presented with Nightingale Award

Griffin Hospital Vice President of Patient Care Barbara Stumpo, at right, recognized Griffin Hospital nurses, from left, Jamie Perdo, RN, BSN, RN-BC, of Branford, Ashley D'Agostino, RN, BSN, WCC, of Oakville, and Cheryl Tompkins, RN, BSN, of West Haven, as winners of the 2016 Nightingale Award for Excellence in Nursing./ Contributed photo

DERBY - Griffin Hospital recently held its 30th Annual Nurse Day Celebration to honor its more than 330 staff nurses and present awards to those nurses who delivered exceptional care during the year.

Ashley D'Agostino, RN, BSN, WCC, of Oakville, Jamie Perdo, RN, BSN, RN-BC, of Branford, and Cheryl Tompkins, RN, BSN, of West Haven, were named 2016 Nightingale Award for Excellence in Nursing winners.

Originally developed by the Visiting Nurse Association of South Central Connecticut, the Nightingale Award celebrates outstanding nurses and elevates the nursing profession. 
The goals of the Nightingale Award program are to encourage retention, inspire future nurses, focus public attention and recognize the breadth and scope of nursing practice at the local level.

Griffin Hospital President and CEO Patrick Charmel and Vice President of Patient Care Barbara Stumpo, right, presented Jamie Perdo of Branford with The 2015 Outstanding Nurse of the Year Award./ Contributed photo

Jamie Perdo, a seven-year employee of the hospital, works on the inpatient floors and assumed the role of temporary Clinical Manager of 2 North A when needed last year. 
Her colleagues recognized Perdo as a silent leader on her unit, training new nurses, taking charge in difficult situations and strengthening the hospital’s commitment to patient safety. 
She recently traveled to Tigoni Hospital in Kenya with a team from Griffin Hospital as part of a World Health Organization program to teach hand hygiene and other ways to provide safer, more reliable care in Africa.

“Jamie takes her role as a nurse to heart,” Griffin Hospital Vice President of Patient Care Barbara Stumpo said. 
“She is the type of nurse who shows enthusiasm in all she does. She is a patient advocate who goes the extra mile to ensure her patients, their families, and her co-workers have what they need.”

The celebration also recognized Ursula Zajac, RN, of Bethany, with The Marie Santini Perioperative Nursing Excellence Award; Lisa Hyland, RN, of Naugatuck, with The Richard Stivala, M.D., Obstetric Nursing Excellence Award; Michelle Tirella, RN, of Ansonia, with The Mary Schumacher Leadership Award; Samantha Case, RN, of Seymour, with the Donald Torok Memorial Scholarship; Jennifer Ricuarte, RN, of Seymour, with The Mary Nelligan Award for Continuing Education; and Kristen Nesta, RN, of Oxford, with the Shirley Yale Memorial Scholarship.


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