Commonwealth Health Announces Nursing Excellence Award Winners 2021

1/31/2022

Commonwealth Health is proud to announce that four nurses have been selected to receive the Nursing Excellence Award.

This peer-nominated award – created in recognition of the critical role nurses have played in treating patients throughout the pandemic – was open to qualifying RNs and LPNs working in a direct patient care position who consistently demonstrate characteristics synonymous with nursing excellence. These characteristics include outstanding care, compassion, service and innovation, and reflect the efforts of someone who is a demonstrated team player and/or mentor to others, is a leader in times of crises, and who regularly promotes health in the community.

Congratulations to the Nursing Excellence Awards recipients recognized across Commonwealth Health hospitals.

Laura Fazen, RN, 7 East COVID-19 Unit at Regional Hospital of Scranton

Deborah Howie, RN 2 West Medical Surgical Unit at Moses Taylor Hospital

Christine Mattioli, RN Endoscopy Department at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital

Carmen Angeli, RN Adult 4 Behavioral Unit at First Hospital

Commonwealth Health is fortunate to have many outstanding nurses like Laura, Deborah, Christine and Carmen among its ranks. Nurses who deliver exemplary care, compassion and service, who understand the importance of teamwork and mentoring others, who can lead in times of crises, and who are true champions of promoting healthcare in our community. With an ongoing focus this year on the selfless efforts of frontline heroes, we are pleased to acknowledge the important contributions of our nursing professionals.