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Last Updated on Monday, 29 May 2017 01:21

Each year, Monongahela Valley Hospital (MVH) honors its nurses in early May to coincide with both National Nurses Week and the birthday of Florence Nightingale — the founder of modern nursing.

2017 MVH Cameos of Caring Nominees

MVH hosted a nurse appreciation breakfast on May 11 to celebrate and thank its nurses. On her 36-year-to-the-day anniversary at MVH, Gay Jannotta of the Coronary Care Unit (CCU), was named the recipient of the 2017 Cameos of Caring® Award by Senior Vice President of Nursing Mary Lou Murt.

Accepting the award to a standing ovation, Mrs. Jannotta, with tears in her eyes, graciously thanked MVH, saying, “My co-workers and the hospital have been really good to me.” She continued, “We are just ordinary people, trying to do extraordinary things.”

Mrs. Jannotta finds the most satisfying aspect of her nursing career is the teamwork that occurs when providing care to critically ill patients. Among her many strengths is the ability to help patients and their families who are confused, anxious and frightened to navigate the unfamiliar health care system. She applies her knowledge, demonstrates empathy and shares her contagious laugh.

Sponsored by the University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing, the prestigious Cameos of Caring® Award recognizes nurses who demonstrate excellence in nursing care, serve as advocates for patients and families and embody the essence of the nursing profession.

MVH Cameos of Caring Awardee Gay Jannotta and Senior Vice President of Nursing Mary Lou Murt

Photo Above right: The 2017 MVH Cameos of Caring nominees are (front row, l - r):Georgette Fergusson, RN; Amanda Turnbull, RN; Bonnie Luft, RN; Wanittia Anderson, RN; 2017 Cameos of Caring Awardee, Gay Jannotta, RN; Holly Giordano, RN; and Rebekah Lonce, RN and (back row, l - r): Robert Reiland, RN; Aaron Sutch, RN; Ryan Wilson, RN; Ashley Monack, RN; Eryn Thomas, RN; and Susan Gavaghan, RN.

Gay Jannotta will represent Monongahela Valley Hospital at the 19th Annual Cameos of Caring Awards Gala on Saturday, November 4 at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center.