From left to right: Bob Blenderman, PA, president, Greenwich Hospital; Jerry Laureano, manager, Logistics, Greenwich Hospital; Stacey Green, director, Volunteer Services, Yale New Haven Health System; Cloti Ilano, manager, Case Management, Greenwich Hospital; Sarah Stempien, RN, Maternity, Greenwich Hospital; Anna Cerra, DNP, RN, FAAN, chief nursing officer and senior vice president, Greenwich Hospital.
Greenwich Hospital celebrated its annual Nurses Day Celebration on May 11, recognizing staff members, physicians and nurses who exemplify compassion, collaboration and a deep commitment to patient-centered care. Hospital employees nominated and voted on all honorees.
The Partner-in-Care Award, honoring support staff who consistently go above and beyond for patients, was presented to Jerry Laureano, manager of Logistics.
The Physician Partner-in-Care Award was awarded to Athanassios Petrotos, MD, chief of Acute Care Surgery and director of Trauma, and assistant professor of Surgery at Yale School of Medicine.
The Collaborative Award, which recognizes colleagues who lead with altruism and strengthen teamwork across the organization, was presented to Cloti Ilano and Stacey Green.
The celebration concluded with the presentation of the Helen Meehan Award, also known as the Nurse of the Year Award, to Sarah Stempien, RN, A Greenwich Hospital nurse for 13 years.
Anna Cerra, RN, DNP, chief nursing officer and senior vice president at Greenwich Hospital, presented the Nurse of the Year Award and closed the celebration.
“Your hard work behind the scenes ensures that our patients receive the comprehensive care they need and deserve,” Cerra said. “It is a privilege to be entrusted with their care, and we must never lose sight of the profound impact we have on their lives. Each interaction, no matter how small, has the power to make a difference. Your actions have the power to heal, comfort and inspire hope.”
Determined to ensure the patient received the proper care, Montemurro contacted the speech department and the referring facility, confirming that the intended procedure was a modified barium swallow. Her efforts exemplified her attention to detail, perseverance, and unwavering dedication to doing what was right for the patient.
