
Four Jefferson Health nurses in New Jersey recently were recognized with DAISY Awards for Extraordinary Nurses, highlighting their exceptional commitment to compassionate and skillful care.
The honorees include Jefferson Cherry Hill Hospital Intensive Care Unit nurses Maryann Tullo, BSN, RN, CCRN, PCCN, and Jennie Vartebedian, BSN, RN — as well as Jefferson Washington Township Hospital Intensive Care Unit nurse Ruben Dominguez-Quintero, BSN, RN, and Operating Room nurse Maureen Irwin, BSN, RN, CNOR.
Tullo, of Sicklerville, was praised for her professionalism and kindness, making patients feel at ease and answering questions with respect and understanding. Vartebedian, also of Sicklerville, earned recognition for her empathy and dedication, ensuring patients and their families felt supported and informed during challenging times. Dominguez-Quintero, of Camden, was celebrated for his compassion, providing reassurance to a patient’s family. Irwin, of Atco, was recognized for her professionalism and ability to build meaningful connections, earning admiration from colleagues and surgeons alike.