The Mount Sinai Department of Emergency Medicine recently hosted the annual Emergency Nurses Award Ceremony, celebrating 43 team members across six categories.
In harmony with the Emergency Nurses Association’s Emergency Nurses Week theme, awardees were voted for by their team and represent the “Shimmer and Shine,” the brightest stars among their peers and leaders in emergency care. The event was held Wednesday, October 9.
Emergency Nurses Week is celebrated annually during the second week of October.
Rookie of the Year Award: The recipient for this category has eighteen months of less experience working in the Emergency Department and consistently displays confidence, initiative, and high potential in providing clinical care and contributing to the team’s success. From left: Brittany Horsford, RN; Eric Gunther, RN; Francesca Ferri, RN; Nataniel Fazilov, RN; Yvette Williamson, RN; Anthony Duncan, MBA, BSN, RN; Samantha Rodriguez, RN; Edward Joseph, RN.
Preceptor of the Year Award: The recipient for this category serves as a resource and mentor for team members and new hires by sharing knowledge and skills and exemplifying best practices in providing care to our community of patients. From left: Romina Condo, RN; Tracey Plaskett, RN; Tamar Cohen, RN; Geraldine Millington, RN; Daya Manmadhan, MSN, MHA, RN; Lauren McArdle, RN; James Hoeft, RN;;Sasha Stoney, RN.
Support Staff Member of the Year Award: The recipient for this category demonstrates support of and collaboration with Nursing staff through effective team-work, clear communication, focus on patient safety and enhancing the overall experience for patients and families.From left: Ilana Ortiz, PCA; Tyson Theogene, ERT; Gabriel Abreu, ERT; Jeofrey Gacad, UC; Allison Prince, PCA; Sabrina Jackson, RN accepting on behalf of Iesha Frazier, EDT; Debbie Hendrickson, PCA.
Resilience and Wellness Award: The recipient for this category serves as a role model for resilience and wellness by exemplifying healthy habits and lifestyle, also helps to promote Mount Sinai resiliency resources and engages others in healthy habits.From left: Judy Louie, RN; Shelly Ann Culzac, RN; Cathy Diaz, RN; Shirley Liu, RN; Talitha Nix, RN; Katrina Serrano, RN; Staci Madison, RN; Shari Weisburd, RN, BSN.
Emergency Department Clinical Nurse of the Year: The recipient for this category is a staff nurse who adheres to nursing standards of practice, consistently demonstrates exceptional patient care and professionalism. This nurse helps facilitate positive team engagement and high-quality patient outcomes.From left: Ledjan Halollari, MSN, RN; Tanya Murray, RN; Ophelia Beckford, RN; John Carlo Sahagun, RN; Lillibeth Pansoy, RN; Francena Bryan, RN; Yasmina Garcia, RN; Mary Anne Blanco, RN; Marlo Meehan, RN.
Emergency Department Nurse Leader of the Year: The recipient for this category demonstrates excellent leadership skills by serving as a resource through effective communication, working to inspire passion, and promoting professional development. This leader motivates, supports, and creates a high-performance culture for the team. From left: Kayla Buonadonna, Assistant Nurse Manager; Stephanie Rivera, Assistant Nurse Manager; Francelia Thomas, Nurse Manager; Casey Scott, Charge Nurse; Stefania Chiulli, Nurse Manager; Lauren Cain, Assistant Nurse Manager; Jill Frick, DNP, RN, CEN.