Coral Gables Hospital Nurses Celebrate Golden Anniversary

Bouquets of white roses, crystal vases and gold-themed table decorations may not be ordinary hospital décor, but October 6 was no typical day at Coral Gables Hospital. The hospital held an elegant “Golden Occasion” luncheon to honor three of its nurses who have worked in the profession for more than 50 years and have been caring for patients at Coral Gables Hospital for more than 25 years.

(l-r) Coral Gables Hospital nurses Ina Roque, R.N. (center left), Jose R. Alonso, R.N. (center right), and Marta Mas, R.N. (second from right) display their certificates of appreciation presented on behalf of Miami-Dade County and Commissioner Rebeca Sosa.

The following nurses were honored:

Jose R. Alonso, R.N., operating room, earned his nursing degree in Cuba 59 years ago. He came to Coral Gables Hospital in 1979.

Marta Mas, R.N., medical surgical department, graduated from nursing school in Cuba in 1947. She joined the nursing staff at Coral Gables Hospital nearly 28 years ago and has served in various leadership positions, such as floor supervisor.

Ina Roque, R.N., telemetry department, joined the Coral Gables Hospital staff in 1979 and was named Nurse of the Year in 2001. She graduated from nursing school in Cuba in 1956.