Laura Goodale Award

2012 ELIH NURSE HONORED BY LOCAL ROTARIANS

Cynthia Locrotondo, RN
Laura Goodale Awardee 2012

Eastern Long Island Hospital nurse, Cynthia Locrotondo, RN, is the recipient of the 2012 Laura Goodale Award. Cynthia will receive this prestigious award at The Soundview Restaurant in Greenport on Tuesday, May 8, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. at a dinner held in her honor hosted by the Southold and Greenport Rotary Clubs. Both clubs will make a joint contribution to Eastern Long Island Hospital as a tribute to Cynthia for her dedication to the nursing profession.

A resident of Southold, Cynthia first worked at Eastern Long Island Hospital in 2007 in the Emergency Room as an Outpatient Services Technician. After graduating from Suffolk County Community College in 2008, Cynthia became a full time Strategic Planning Nurse on the Medical Surgical Unit and has since moved up the ranks as an Intensive Care nurse.

Established in 1986, the award is given each year to a caregiver who personifies the spirit of Laura Goodale. Fondly remembered by local residents as the ‘Florence Nightingale’ of the North Fork, Laura Goodale’s 42 year service record was so extraordinary that her memory still lives on in the hearts and minds of the community. Goodale began her career in 1918 when the hospital was a three-story Victorian Mansion.

“Just like Laura Goodale, Cindy is that kind of special nurse, dedicated, friendly and compassionate,” states D. Patricia Pispisa, Vice President Patient Care Services. “She is highly regarded by her peers and is well-known as a nurse who loves her profession. Cindy represents the true community spirit of ELIH where neighbors care for neighbors.”

Carol A. Beasley, RN
Laura Goodale Awardee 2011

2011 BEASLEY HONORED FOR CARING

Carol A. Beasley, RN is the recipient of the prestigious Laura Goodale Award for 2011. "Laura Goodale, fondly remembered by local residents as the 'Florence Nightingale' of the North Fork, worked at ELIH for 42 years," states Paul J. Connor, President and CEO. The award was established by the Southold-Greenport Rotary Clubs and lifelong Eastern Long Island Hospital supporter, Carl E. Vail, Sr. over 25 years ago. "The Laura Goodale Award honors a caregiver who personifies the spirit of Laura Goodale, a nurse at ELIH whose caring nature was so extraordinary that her memory still lives on in the hearts and minds of the community," notes Greenport Rotary Club President, Susan Brewster.

Carol who lives in Southold was born at ELIH when the hospital still had its maternity ward qualifying her as a "Stirling Baby" a name reflective of Greenport's Stirling Harbor given to all babies born at ELIH during the hospital's centennial celebration in 2005. Carol came back to Eastern Long Island Hospital in 1968 to begin her nursing career. She worked the 11 pm “ 7 am shift in the Intensive Care Unit for most of those years and during that time became a proponent of "holistic" nursing.

"Holistic nursing is a mindset that began with Florence Nightingale who believed care should focus on unity, wellness, and the interrelationship of human beings and their environment," states D. Patricia Pispisa, Vice President of Patient Care Services. "Holistic nurses incorporate this philosophy into clinical practice to treat a patient's physiological, psychological, and spiritual needs. Doing so does not negate the validity of conventional medical therapies, but serves to complement, broaden, and enrich the scope of nursing practice and helps patients access their own healing potential. Carol's personal nursing philosophy fits in perfectly with the skill set necessary for intensive care nursing requiring round-the-clock care and close patient monitoring," notes Pispisa. "Carol is a highly valued member of the "care team" and a very deserving Laura Goodale Award recipient," she adds.

Carol will receive the award at The Soundview Restaurant in Greenport on Tuesday, May 10, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. at a dinner held in her honor hosted by the Southold and Greenport Rotary Clubs. Both clubs will make a joint contribution to the Annual Appeal for Eastern Long Island Hospital as a tribute to Carol for her dedication to the nursing profession and to the health and well-being of the patients she serves. Tickets are $30 and include a full dinner with a choice of dinner. Contact Community Relations, 477-5164 for ticket reservations by May 5, 2011.

2010 ROTARY HONORS "ELIH" NURSE -- LINDA KRAUS

Linda Kraus, RN
Laura Goodale Awardee 2010

Linda L. Kraus RN, BSN of Shelter Island is the 2010 recipient of the prestigious Laura Goodale Award established by the Southold-Greenport Rotary Clubs and lifelong Eastern Long Island Hospital supporter, Carl E. Vail, Sr. "The Laura Goodale Award honors a caregiver who personifies the spirit of Laura Goodale, a nurse so extraordinary her memory still lives on in the hearts and minds of the community," notes Southold Rotary Club President, Nancy Cervelli.

Linda began her nursing career at Eastern Long Island Hospital in 1989 on the Medical Surgical Unit after completing her Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing at SUNY Stony Brook. Linda transferred to the Intensive Care Unit in 1997 after gaining specialized certifications and advanced training. Linda is certified in pediatric advanced life support (PALS), advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) and basic life support (BLS). She is very involved in the community and enjoys volunteering for the Shelter Island 10K annually in June and the Shelter Island 5K in October.

"Critical care nursing requires special expertise. It is a specialized area where each patient requires round-the-clock monitoring," states D. Patricia Pispisa, Vice President of Patient Care Services. "Linda has an exceptional understanding of the acute care needs of each patient," notes Pispisa. "She is a highly valued member of the Intensive Care team and is very deserving of the Laura Goodale Award," she adds.

"Linda is extremely dedicated," states Paul J. Connor, III, President and CEO. "True to the spirit of Laura Goodale, she is highly responsive and exhibits a soft spoken thoughtful nature. She genuinely cares for patients and families as well as fellow nurses, physicians and ancillary staff."

Linda has lived on Shelter Island since 1977 with her husband, Chuck. Chuck's family originally owned the Shelter Island Resort and Crescent Beach Restaurant, now known as Sunset Beach. Together, they have three grown children. Janelle teaches economics at Croton on the Hudson High School. Amanda is a financial analyst in New York City and Patrick is a pilot for American Eagle at LaGuardia Airport.

Linda will receive the award at The Soundview Restaurant in Greenport on Tuesday, May 4, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. at a dinner held in her honor hosted by the Southold and Greenport Rotary Clubs. Both clubs will make a joint contribution to the Annual Appeal for Eastern Long Island Hospital as a tribute to Linda for her dedication to the nursing profession and to the health and well-being of the patients she serves. Tickets are $25 and include a full dinner with a choice of dinner. Contact Community Relations, 477-5164 for ticket reservations by April 30, 2010.

2009 LAURA GOODALE AWARD RECIPIENT

Janet Jackowski, LMSW, CASAC
Laura Goodale Awardee 2009

Eastern Long Island Hospital announced today the selection of Janet Jackowski, LMSW, CASAC, Behavioral Health Supervisor for Quannacut Addiction Services, as the 2009 recipient of the prestigious Laura Goodale Award.

Established by lifelong Eastern Long Island Hospital supporter Carl E. Vail, Sr. and the Southold-Greenport Rotary, the Laura Goodale Award recognizes a caregiver who embodies the spirit of Laura Goodale. Laura began her career in 1918 when ELIH was just a three-story Victorian Mansion. With a service record of 42 years, Laura was so extraordinary that her memory still lives on in the hearts and minds of the community. Just like Laura, Janet is "dependable, conscientious and caring—an inspiration to patients and staff alike."

"Behavioral health is a highly specialized area," states D. Patricia Pispisa, Vice President of Patient Care Services. "It calls for exceptional understanding of the psychological and social needs of each patient. As a social worker and a credentialed alcoholism counselor, Janet is well-suited for this specialized area of healthcare," notes Pispisa. "She is a valued member of the Quannacut team," she adds.

"Janet is extremely dedicated," states Paul J. Connor, III, President and CEO. "True to the spirit of Laura Goodale, she has a wonderful ability to motivate patients and responds with empathy to patient concerns. She works effectively with nurses, physicians and fellow staff members to help patients stay focused on recovery and set attainable goals."

Janet Jackowski has been at Eastern Long Island Hospital since 1996. She has been in her current position since 2006. She lives locally with her husband, Michael and their 11 year old daughter, Maya.

Eastern Long Island Hospital will present Janet with the award at The Soundview Restaurant in Greenport on Tuesday, April 28, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. at a dinner held in her honor hosted by the Southold and Greenport Rotary Clubs.

Both clubs will make a joint contribution to the Annual Fund for Eastern Long Island Hospital as a tribute to Janet for her dedication to her profession and to the health and well-being of the patients she serves. Tickets are $25 and include a full dinner with a choice of dinner. Contact Community Relations, 477-5164 for ticket reservations by April 22, 2009.

2008 LAURA GOODALE AWARD RECIPIENT

Deborah Conrardy, RN
Laura Goodale Awardee 2008

Eastern Long Island Hospital announced today the selection of Deborah Conrardy, RN BSN, MA as the 2008 recipient of the prestigious Laura Goodale Award.

Eastern Long Island Hospital will present Debbie, a nurse at ELIH for 22 years, with the Laura Goodale Award at a dinner held in her honor. The dinner hosted by the Southold and Greenport Rotary Clubs will be held at The Soundview Restaurant, Greenport on Tuesday, April 29, 2008 at 6:00 p.m.

Both clubs will make a joint contribution to the Annual Fund for Eastern Long Island Hospital in honor of Debbie for her dedication to the nursing profession. Tickets are $25 each, and includes a choice of dinner. Contact Community Relations, 477-5164 for ticket reservations by April 25th.

The Laura Goodale award was established in 1986 by lifelong ELIH supporter Carl E. Vail, Sr. and the Southold-Greenport Rotary. Laura Goodale began her career at ELIH in 1918 when the hospital was just a three-story Victorian Mansion.

Although, she had no formal training as a nurse, her service record of 42 years was so extraordinary that her memory still lives on in the hearts and minds of the community. Just like Laura Goodale, Debbie Conrardy is "dependable, conscientious and caring—an inspiration to patients and staff alike." It is in the memory of Carl E. Vail, Sr. that this award is focused on Nursing and the embodiment of Laura Goodale – "An Unforgettable Nurse."

"Debbie was nominated by her peers for her outstanding contributions to the nursing profession, and is truly deserving of this recognition," states D. Patricia Pispisa, Vice President Patient Care Services.

Debbie received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing at SUNY Brockport and a MA in Community Health Education at Adelphi University. She resides in Southold with her husband, Richard and their two teenage children.

2007 LAURA GOODALE AWARD RECIPIENT

Susan Kujawski , RN
Laura Goodale Awardee 2007

Eastern Long Island Hospital announced today the selection of Susan Kujawski, RN as the recipient of the prestigious Laura Goodale Award.

The Laura Goodale award was established in 1986 by lifelong ELIH supporter Carl E. Vail, Sr. and the Southold-Greenport Rotary. Laura Goodale began her career at ELIH in 1918 when the hospital was just a three-story Victorian Mansion. Although, she had no formal training as a nurse, her service record of 42 years was so extraordinary that her memory still lives on in the hearts and minds of the community.

Laura was "dependable, conscientious and caring—an inspiration to patients and staff alike." It is in the memory of Carl E. Vail, Sr. that this award is focused on Nursing and the embodiment of Laura Goodale – "An Unforgettable Nurse."

2006 LAURA GOODALE AWARD RECIPIENT

Mary Ellen Stevens , RN
Laura Goodale Awardee 2006

SOUTHOLD AND GREENPORT ROTARY CLUBS HONOR ELIH NURSE

Mary Ellen Stevens, RN, a nurse in the Emergency Room at Eastern Long Island Hospital since 1998, was the guest of honor at the 2006 Laura Goodale Award dinner hosted by the Southold and Greenport Rotaries at The Soundview Restaurant, Greenport in June.

As a tribute to the award, which embodies the spirit of a caring and giving nurse, Southold Rotary President, Michael Commando and Greenport Rotary President Craig Richter, presented Paul J. Connor III, President and CEO with checks totaling $3,000.00, the proceeds from their annual golf tournament, as a donation in Mary Ellen's name to Eastern Long Island Hospital for patient services.

The Laura Goodale Award was established in 1986 by lifelong ELIH supporter Carl E. Vail, Sr. and the Southold-Greenport Rotary. Since 1986, twenty other deserving individuals have been nominated by their peers to receive the award. Laura Goodale began her career at Eastern Long Island Hospital in 1918 when the hospital was just a three-story Victorian Mansion.

Although, she had no formal training as a nurse, her service record of 42 years was so extraordinary that her memory still lives on in the hearts and minds of the community.

Laura Goodale was always "dependable, conscientious and caring—an inspiration to patients and staff alike." It is in the memory of Carl E. Vail, Sr. that this award is focused on Nursing and the embodiment of Laura Goodale – "An Unforgettable Nurse."

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2012 ELIH NURSE HONORED BY LOCAL ROTARIANS