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New 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

Allison Souza, OT

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

 

About Hospital for Special Care

Hospital for Special Care (HFSC) is the fourth largest, free-standing long-term acute care hospital in the U.S. and one of only two in the nation serving adults and children. HFSC is recognized for advanced care and rehabilitation in pulmonary care, acquired brain injury, medically-complex pediatrics, neuromuscular disorders including ALS research, spinal cord injury, comprehensive heart failure and comprehensive inpatient and outpatient treatment for children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder.

Located in New Britain and Hartford, CT, HFSC operates inpatient and outpatient facilities serving Southern New England and the Tri-State area on a not-for-profit basis. For the latest news and information, please visit www.hfsc.org, and follow us on Facebook @HospitalforSpecialCare and Twitter @HospSpecialCare.