The Best Staff
BWH is proud of nurses’ many achievements. BWH Nurse recognizes some of these achievements here. If you or your nurse colleague receives an award or earns a promotion, degree or certification, please let us know at BWHNurse@partners.org.
Degrees
Regina Whelan-Hines, MSN, RN, Tower 12
University of Phoenix-Master's Degree in nursing education
Analesa Baraka, MSN, RN, Tower 11C
Northeastern University-- Master's Degree, acute care nurse practitioner, specialization in adult gerontology
Margaret (Peggy) Bernazzani, MSN, RN, CCNS-AG, nurse educator, Tower 8AB
Master's Degree in nursing from Regis College, also earned her certification as a clinical nurse specialist in adult gerontology
Certifications
MICU staff Kathy Mazza, RN, CCRN, Betsy Hines, BSN, RN, CCRN, Jessie Brain, BSN, RN, CCRN, Keri Mennella, BSN, RN, CCRN, Tony Bueno, BSN, RN, CCRN, Diana Cuypers, BSN, RN, CCRN, Karen Donahue, BSN, RN, CCRN, Kelly Furbush, BSN, RN, CCRN, Laura Petillo, BSN, RN, CCRN, Terri Traskos, BSN, RN, CCRN, Kim Pritchard, BSN, RN, CCRN, Holly Scott, BSN, RN, CCRN, Christine Swenor, BSN, RN, CCRN
Certification in Critical Care Nursing
Florence Petruzzelli, RN, PCCN, Tower 8AB
Certification for Progressive Care Nursing
Maura Quinn, BSN, RN, CCM, Care Coordination
Certification in Case Management
Presentations and publications
Vince Vacca, RN, MSN,CCRN, clinical nurse educator, Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit, presented:
"Traumatic Brain Injury: Opportunities for Success," at the American College Health Association (ACHA) Annual Educational Meeting and Conference May 31, at Boston Marriott Copley Place.
Vacca and Danielle Toland, BSN, RN, Neuroscience ICU, published:
"Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome - Time Critical," Nursing 2013, May issue.
Appointments
Kiryoung Kim, BSN, RN
Nurse in-charge, Tower 4C