North Shore Medical Center is proud to announce its 2012 “Employee of the Year” and “Nurse of the Year.” Both employees earned the award based on their superior performance and contributions to the hospital.

 

Rene Suarez, of the Information Technology Department was awarded “Employee of the Year.” Suarez began at North Shore Medical Center in October 2001. He is knowledgeable and innovative in technology, and was a key player in the go-live for the hospital’s electronic health record system implementation plan. Suarez has gone above the call of duty to ensure that the transition process to an electronic system was organized, and he provided an integral level of support for hospital staff.

 

Marie Jean, Emergency Department RN, was awarded the “Nurse of the Year” title for 2012. Jean has dedicated her career to healthcare, beginning as a patient care tech and then dedicating years of education to becoming a registered nurse. Jean is a true team player, always supporting her co-workers by taking the time to teach others. She is compassionate to patients and displays professional ethics and integrity that are beyond the call of duty.