Bergen New Bridge Medical Center Hosts Nursing Excellence Award Ceremony

Staff members were recognized for their compassionate care and dedication to patients and residents

Bergen New Bridge Medical Center hosted its Nursing Excellence Award Ceremony as a part of its Nurses Week observation. There were 21 award nominees from a variety of units around the Medical Center including the operating room, behavioral health, substance use treatment, emergency medicine, and more.

“I am proud to celebrate these incredible nurses who provide high-quality compassionate care to our patients, residents, and their loved ones,” said Deborah Visconi, President and CEO, Bergen New Bridge Medical Center. “I am grateful for their dedication and professionalism, and it is an honor to recognize them at this event.”

The Medical Center also recognized long-time employee Debbie Greenip, RN, Quality Patient/Resident Safety Officer, with a Lifetime Achievement Award for inspiring her colleagues and for the positive impact she has had on countless lives.

The following nurses were recognized at the event:

• Marianna Thaler, RN
• Kyung Sim Kang, RN
• Nicole Badolato, RN
• Lurli Smith, RN
• Michael Hinds, LPN
• Margaret McGee, RN
• Annelie Bautista, RN
• Monika Khajekar, RN
• Reena Joseph, RN
• Louis Franco, RN
• Jillian Close, LPN
• Lisa Carlson-Rensvold, LPN
• Patricia Harper, LPN
• Don De La Pena, LPN
• Angela Callender, LPN
• Chita Heriveaux, RN
• Prosper Amoah, RN
• Victor Jerome, RN
• Jason Sloan, RN
• Huguenson Alexandre, RN
• Louan Johns, RN