Employees Awarded 2024 Advancement for Clinical Excellence (ACE)
October 24, 2024NEW BRITAIN, CT, October 24, 2024 –
We recognized fifty-two individuals from across the organization as Advancement for Clinical Excellence (ACE) Awardees. Nurses, behavioral technicians and specialists, and respiratory, physical, occupational, speech & language, and recreation therapists were recognized for progressing up the clinical ladder, completing the education, certification, skill growth, and more in each stage.
The Clinical Ladders Growth Program provides opportunities for career advancement at Hospital for Special Care. Clinical staff engage in various initiatives and projects, including mentorship, skill advancement, certification, and procedure implementation. Individuals in all stages of their careers can join the program and participate in advancement opportunities. The program aims to recognize clinical staff’s contributions to patient care and their respective professions.
The following individuals were recognized this year:
Level 2
Adrianna Najar, SLP
Alexandra Nelson, SLP
Amanda Aylward, OT
Anna Pelletier, RN
Cathie Feeney, PT
Daniel Bam, RN
Dawn Miller, OT
Evelyn Janikula, LPN
Holly Cannon, RN
Janelle Cross, Behavioral Specialist
Jenna Miller. PT
Kelly Barrett, SLP
Kelly Malz, PT
Krista Sweeney, OT
Lauren Cooney, LPN
Meghan Foy, OT
Nicole Fischer, SLP
Robyn Cop, OT
Sara Heath, OT
Level 3
Annette Morin, Behavioral Technician
Barbara Malyszko, CNA
Crystalann Butler, RN
Denna Ferrara, Behavioral Technician
Elizabeth Riley, Speech Therapist
Hayley Sartor, OT
Jacklyn Duugan, Behavioral Specialist
Jadeen Cunningham, CNA
Jasmina Guster, RN
Jenese Wilcox, Behavioral Specialist
Juliet Barnes, Behavioral Specialist
Juliet Malcom, Behavioral Technician
Lauren Criniti, SLP
Michelle Bartell, CNA
Monique Jones – Pelletier, Behavioral Specialist
Nicole Meggett, Behavioral Specialist
Perry Munar, RN
Sharon Mann, RRT
Stacie Thebeault, Behavioral Technician
Stephanie Gardner, PT
Yaroslav Ivakhnyuk, RN
Level 4
Beth Skitromo, RN
Chris Rivard, RRT
Christine Vogt, NPS, RRT
Dorothy Villano, PT
Joline Farris, RRT
Keturah Best, RRT
Kimberly Winter, SLP
Kristin Toscano, RRT
Mariana Heath, MSN, RN
Samantha Sowik, RRT
Sarah Barnes, PT