(Long Island, NY) Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center recently held its annual Outstanding Nursing Excellence Awards ceremony. Among those recognized were an array of nursing and support staff members. Nominees were selected based on their achievements in categories such as Nurse Leader, Clinical Leadership, Nurse Preceptors and Support Staff. These outstanding individuals empower others through their communication and motivational skills which help improve patient outcomes.
Nominees (sitting L-R): Patricia Smyth, RN; Andrea Baierlein, RN; Gina Bigelow, Unit Clerk; Annette Young, PT; Annemarie Loeschner, RN; Kizzy Jenkins, RN; Kristen Heffron, RN; Debbie Llamido, NA and Joanne DeAntonio, RN. Nominees (standing L-R): Nurse Managers Robin Hellreich, RN and Karen Fee, RN; Laurie David, RN; Jaime Werner, RN; Yvette Hayes, NA; Jennifer Kowalski, NP; Kathleen Morrow, RN; Catherine Coll, RN; Christine Chambers, RN; Janice Kennedy, Radiation Therapist; Agnes Laureano, NA; Kymberly Harvell, NP; Jeanette Kraft, RN; Assistant Nurse Manager Jessica Palmieri, RN and Senior Vice President of Patient Care and Chief Nursing Officer Jeanne Dzurenko, RN. Photo Credit: Good Samaritan.
“Good Samaritan is a Magnet designated hospital, nursing’s highest honor,” said Senior Vice President of Patient Care and Chief Nursing Officer Jeanne Dzurenko, RN. “Magnet underscores the dedication of all staff, within all departments, to continually work together to meet or exceed the needs and expectations of patients and their families. This year’s nominees were chosen for their dedication and commitment to nursing.”
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Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center is a 537-bed (including 100 nursing home beds), voluntary, not-for-profit hospital located in West Islip. The medical center has more than 3,775 employees and 900 physicians on staff and had nearly 26,000 patient admissions and nearly 90,000 emergency department visits in 2013. Good Samaritan is a member of Catholic Health Services of Long Island. Visit the website at www.good-samaritan-hospital.org.
The medical center supplies residents with the tools necessary to maintain good health. This includes community lectures, screenings, health fairs and other community programs and services.
