Following 36 years of service at BWH, Pattye Ormsby, RN, Emergency Department, celebrated her retirement on May 3 at the Norfolk Golf Club among family, friends and colleagues. All gathered to honor her dedication to the hospital and her many accomplishments while being a part of BWH. “Pattye has provided wonderful support to so many people throughout the hospital during her time at BWH,” said Judy Perron, nurse manager, BWH Emergency Department. “She is also someone who has always put her best foot forward where the patients are concerned.”
A pioneer in sexual assault nursing, Ormsby served as an advocate for victims of rape and domestic violence. She served on several regional committees and taught a class on sexual assault at Boston College.