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Nurses of the Year

Each year, Kenmore Mercy Hospital recognizes three outstanding nurses.

Mary LaMartina, RN, BSN, CCRN Nurse of Distinction	Alan Chittley, RN, BSN, ONC Outstanding Staff Nurse	Mary Boldinski, NA Outstanding Nurse’s Assistant

LOVE Award Winners

The staff members below have been awarded the LOVE Award, a quarterly designation that recognizes Kenmore Mercy Hospital associates who demonstrate a personal commitment to our values in their daily work.

Anyone can nominate an associate for the LOVE award – patients, visitors, family members, physicians, volunteers and co-workers.

Meet our most recent award-winners below:

Jeanette Gallagher

2011 – Third Quarter Winner

Jeanette Gallagher, a Unit Clerk in the Surgery department, was nominated for the LOVE Award by the family members of a patient.

The patient was going into surgery, and the family was scared and uncertain about what the results would be.

They said, "Ms. Gallagher allowed us to go see her in recovery room before the procedure and also requested to have a chaplain come to her bedside to pray before her surgery."

"She made us feel comfortable and confident that she would be well taken care of."

Jackie Biddle

2011 – Second Quarter Winner

Jackie Biddle, Facilities Services Attendant, received the LOVE Award for her kindness and her willingness to go above and beyond.

Her nominationed stated, "There is nothing that Jackie will not do when asked. She is efficient and goes above and beyond her job to make sure that Kenmore Mercy Hospital is clean and presentable. She goes out of her way to accommodate patients as well as family members."

"Jackie is never without a smile on her face, a kind word for someone or simply a 'hello, how are you today?'"

Lydia Strong

2011 – First Quarter Winner

Lydia Strong, a Facility Services Attendant, received the LOVE Award as a result of her warmth, compassion and positive attitude.

Her co-workers stated:

"Lydia greets everyone in a warm and friendly manner. She is a welcoming presence on 2 East with patients and their families. Many patients frequently comment on her friendly cheerfulness – 'she brightens my day, she is so sweet to me.'

There is generally a very fast pace seen on 2 East with admissions, discharges, etc. and Lydia adjusts her pace to the activity on the unit without complaint. Lydia takes pride in her job and is always willing to wash an extra bed if needed in a timely manner to receive a post-op.

Lydia is a valued, highly trusted, and a much appreciated co-worker to the 2 East staff."

Mary Boldinski

2010 – Fourth Quarter Winner

Mary Boldinski, a Nurse Attendant  in the Emergency Department, received the LOVE Award for her hard work and kindness towards staff, patients and visitors.

She was nominated by a co-worker who said that Mary is a joy to work with and a favorite among patients.

"She is the most caring, compassionate, helpful and patient person I have ever met. Mary is sincere and continues to go above and beyond her duties every time she works. She is very empathetic to patients and does her best to make their stay as comfortable as possible.

Mary never stops moving, never stops smiling, never loses her patience and never says 'no'. If the world had more Marys, it would be a beautiful place to live. She embodies what the LOVE Award recognizes and I’m proud to work with her."

Bridget Walborn

2010 – Third Quarter Winner

Bridget Walborn, a Registered Nurse at Kenmore Mercy Hospital, was nominated by a patient's daughter, whose mother received care in the Intensive Care Unit.

The nomination stated:

"Bridget helped both my mom and my family through a very difficult time and diagnosis. Her genuine compassion and positive energy was always so strong. She kept us strong and gave us reasons to be positive. Bridget always explained everything she was doing to my mom and treated her with respect and dignity. She also told us about her own mother who beat great odds to get better. This was so wonderful to hear and gave us hope to hang in there. Bridget works so hard and gave us her full attention whenever we needed it."

Johanna Boyd

2010 – Second Quarter Winner

Johanna Boyd, a Registered Nurse at Kenmore Mercy Hospital, was nominated as a result of her thoughtfulness and compassion.

On a Saturday in March, Johanna Boyd encountered an elderly woman who had fallen onto the pavement outside of a church in Tonawanda. She tended to the woman, and as the fire department took over patient care, Johanna continued to comfort her.

"It’s not always the case that people in the community are willing to step forward and help others as Ms. Boyd did in this instance," said an observer. "Her assistance surely made the situation much better for the patient. Prior to [the Fire Department's] arrival, she had even taken spinal precautions and padded underneath the patient’s head to comfort her as she lay on the sidewalk."

Amy Baker

2010 – First Quarter Winner

Amy, a Registered Nurse at Kenmore Mercy Hospital, was nominated by a patient whose mom was admitted to the Kenmore Mercy Hospital Intensive Care Unit (ICU). 

"My mom received the most utmost care by a wonderful person, Amy Baker, R.N.," said the patient. "She was very efficient, caring and diligent of my mother’s comfort and care. Amy tended to her every need as well as our family. Amy was very busy, but she never forgot us in the waiting room. She came out and updated us on mom’s condition many times."

"My family was very impressed with Amy’s nursing skills and wonderful bedside manner. We are so thankful that Amy was there to help us through this journey. Amy helped ease our minds and hearts to this transition."