Emilie Bautista, RN, left, and Luisa Angioletti, MA, MSNA, CRNA
Emilie Bautista, RN, in Perioperative Services at Mount Sinai Beth Israel, has worked as an operating room nurse for more than 32 years. She loves the energy of the OR and knowing she is helping to improve the lives of patients undergoing surgery, but it is clear that the bond she creates with her patients is a tremendous draw. “Having surgery is a scary experience, especially for first-time patients,” she says, ”I try to calm them by doing a quick orientation to the OR, telling them it is normal to be afraid, and holding their hand until the anesthesia takes effect.”
Luisa Angioletti, MA, MSNA, CRNA is a nurse anesthetist and Emilie’s colleague. She recently nominated Emilie for a STAR recognition. “Emilie is a genuine proponent of patient safety and is committed to protecting her patients and her team. She anticipates whatever is needed in every case and is resourceful and creative in finding solutions if ever a problem arises—a demonstration of tremendous agility. Emilie is an outstanding asset. Cheers, Emilie!”
Dynese Sirjue, RN, MSN, CNOR, Manager, Patient Care Services, at Mount Sinai Beth Israel and Emilie’s supervisor, sums up praise for Emily in a few words. “Emilie gives everything she has; she always goes above and beyond. She’s the best.”