Nurses' Day Celebration also recognizes others for outstanding service
GREENWICH, CT (May 7, 2025) – Greenwich Hospital hosted its annual Nurses’ Day Celebration, recognizing the achievements of the hospital’s staff members who exemplify what it means to go above and beyond to serve their patients, help their coworkers and better the community. There were four awards presented at the ceremony: the Partner-in-Care Award, the Physician Partner-in-Care Award, the COLLABORATIVE Award and the Helen Meehan Award – also known as the Nurse of the Year Award. All honorees were nominated by and voted on by hospital staff
The Partner-in-Care Award for excellence evidenced by support staff who go above and beyond their job description for the benefit of the patient was presented to Jessica Naranjo of the Greenwich Hospital Patient Relations team. She is credited with being a phenomenal advocate and champion for patients, families and staff. Naranjo has mastered the necessary patient experience metrics and supporting data, providing partners with a better understanding of their data, usefulness of key metrics and suggested areas to target improvement. She also delivers training and support for the patient experience system, including data retrieval and review, in addition to leading interactive workshops.
The Physician Partner-in-Care Award, which recognizes a Greenwich Hospital physician who promotes excellence in hospital practice, staff and patient interaction, teaching and leadership, went to Alice Rusk, MD, Neurology. Presented by Karen Santucci, MD, chief medical officer, Greenwich Hospital, Dr. Rusk earned the award for her generosity and tireless work ethic. She is a highly sought after neurologist, specializing in the care of patients with Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's, dementia and complex headache syndrome. Her team describes her as their “shining and guiding light."
The COLLABORATIVE Award stands for Colleague within our Organization Leading and Living Altruistically for the Betterment of our community recognizing Opportunities Resources and Action plans to support our Teams Intuitively while Vitalizing and promoting Excellence. The 2025 honoree was Aliaksandr Mardovin, of the Greenwich Hospital Digital Technology Solutions team. Mardovin works vigorously and professionally to address the wide range of information technology (IT) issues at the hospital. His ability to collaborate effectively ensures that every problem is resolved proficiently and completely. When called upon, Mardovin expedites requests with empathy, understanding and the utmost respect for all stakeholders. Mardovin was presented his award by Bob Blenderman, PA, MBA, president, Greenwich Hospital.
The final award of the day was The Helen Meehan Award, or the Nurse of the Year Award, and it is given to a registered nurse for excellence in nursing practice, teaching or leadership. This year’s recipient was Doris Dubail, RN. Dubail is the Operating Room’s (OR) longest tenured nurse. She started working for Greenwich Hospital in 1982 as a surgical tech before expanding on her education and becoming a registered nurse and eventually a registered nurse first assistant. She is known for her exceptional skill, mentorship and unwavering commitment to patient care. With many years of experience, she has shaped countless surgical teams through hands-on teaching and expert guidance. Her passion for education ensures that Dubail consistently goes above and beyond, advocating for patients' safety and comfort, leaving a lasting impact on OR nursing through her leadership and compassion.
Anna Cerra, DNP, RN, chief nursing officer and senior vice president, presented the Nurse of the Year Award and wrapped up the festivities. “Each interaction, no matter how small, has the power to make a difference,” she said. “It’s important to not only recognize the outstanding contributions of our nurses, but to also take the time to acknowledge the hard work and dedication of all those who contribute to the delivery of the quality care.”
The celebration was part of National Nurses Week celebrated around the country annually.
Greenwich Hospital is a member of Yale New Haven Health. Greenwich is a 206-bed (includes 32 isolettes) community hospital serving lower Fairfield County, Connecticut and Westchester County, New York. It is a academic affiliate of Yale School of Medicine. Since opening in 1903, Greenwich Hospital has evolved into a progressive medical center and teaching institution representing all medical specialties and offering a wide range of medical, surgical, diagnostic and wellness programs. Greenwich Hospital is recognized throughout the healthcare industry as a leader in service and patient satisfaction excellence. Greenwich Hospital has the prestigious Magnet designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center, the nation’s highest honor of nursing excellence. www.greenwichhospital.org
