Barton Awards: Nurses Recognized for Exceptional Care
Congratulations to the recipients of this year’s Barton Excellence in Nursing Practice Award and Registered Nursing Program Scholarship Award winners!
During the annual awards ceremony in the Lorusso Board Room on May 9, eight Cape Cod Hospital nurses, who were nominated by their colleagues, were recognized for providing high-quality patient care and for their exceptional commitment to the mission, vision and values of Cape Cod Hospital. Lori Jewett, MSN, RN, Chief Operating Officer of Cape Cod Healthcare, kicked off the ceremony with opening remarks, followed by comments from awards presenter Mary Johnson, Chief Nursing Officer and Vice President of Patient Care at Cape Cod Hospital.
The award is named in honor of Ethel M. Barton, who started working as a nurse at Cape Cod Hospital in 1926. Over her subsequent 45 years of service at CCH, Barton’s contribution to the growth and professionalism of every aspect of the hospital was exceptional. Upon retirement in 1971, the Board of Trustees named her Director of Nursing Emeritus. The Laraja Foundation, founded by the late Joseph G. Laraja, funds this award every year. Through the Foundation, Mr. Laraja and his family supports many charitable interests, including healthcare.
This year’s recipients are:
Jennifer Beebe, RN, BSN, Mugar 3
Heather Eldredge, RN, Cardiovascular Procedure Area
Alissa Krieger-DeWitt, RN, Labor and Delivery
Charles “CJ” McElroy, RN, Emergency Department
Elizabeth Sampson, RN, BSN, Oncology Research
John Sheehan, RN, North 3
Kevin Smyth-Hammond, RN, Medical Oncology
Laura White, RN, Preadmin Surgical Day Care
Every year, CCHC also awards two scholarships for high school seniors from Barnstable County who are enrolling in a program at a college or university to become a Registered Nurse. Congratulations to this year’s graduating seniors Kiara Perry, Barnstable High School, and Henry Wielgus, Sturgis Charter School West.
Enjoy clicking through the slideshow of photos from the awards ceremony on May 9 (click arrow on right below or swipe left on mobile device).
Coworkers show signs of support for Heather Eldredge, RN, pictured at far left, one of the recipients of this year’s Barton Excellence in Nursing Practice Award.
Programs and fresh flowers grace each table.
Mary Johnson, Chief Nursing Officer and Vice President of Patient Care at Cape Cod Hospital, congratulates award winner Charles “CJ” McElroy, RN, Emergency Department.
Kevin-Smyth Hammond, RN, Medical Oncology, accepts his award from Mary Johnson, Chief Nursing Officer and Vice President of Patient Care at Cape Cod Hospital.
Award winner Laura White, RN, is joined by Nichole Arruda, RN, before the ceremony begins in the Lorusso Boardroom.
Pictured clockwise from top left: Elizabeth Sampson, RN, BSN, Oncology Research; John Sheehan, RN, North 3; Heather Eldredge, RN, Cardiovascular Procedure Area; Kevin Smyth-Hammond, RN, Medical Oncology; Charles “CJ” McElroy, RN, Emergency Department; Jennifer Beebe, RN, BSN, Mugar 3; Alissa Krieger-DeWitt, RN, Labor and Delivery; Laura White, RN, Preadmin Surgical Day Care.
Lori Jewett, MSN, RN, Chief Operating Officer of Cape Cod Healthcare, kicked off the ceremony with opening remarks.
Award winner Kevin-Smyth Hammond, RN, is joined by a team of supporters.
Mary Johnson presents the award to Jennifer Beebe, RN, Mugar 3.
John Sheehan, RN, North 3, and Mary Johnson are all smiles.
Graduating senior Henry Wielgus, Sturgis Charter School West, shares a special moment with his mom after winning the scholarship award.
