Alice Peck Day Recognizes11 Outstanding Nurses

Lebanon — The nurses of Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital gathered at Whaleback Mountain Lodge in Enfield last month for a reception and celebration during National Nurses Week. There, Jean Ten Haken, chief nursing officer and vice president of nursing, presented certificates to nurses who were nominated by their peers for excellence in nursing.

“I’m incredibly proud of the nursing team we have here at APD,” Ten Haken said in a news release. “In addition to being committed to our mission and providing the best care for our patients, they show dedication and respect to one another.”

Rebecca Desrosiers, Jodi Hoyt, Irit Librot, Amy Stephens, Laura Williams, and Laura Hamilton, all registered nurses, were recognized for passion for nursing, providing outstanding patient care in conjunction with the health care team.

Holly Beam, a licensed practical nurse, was recognized as Expert Preceptor for her commitment to teaching her peers. Susan Odden, RN, was named Notable Nurse Leader for her work as charge nurse. Caitlyn Bandy, Jodi Hoyt and Megan Wallace, all RNs, were recognized as notable novice practitioners who provide excellent care despite being nurses for less than two years.