Carolyn Jones
Director, The American Nurse

HHC Nursing Champion

Since 2012, photographer Carolyn Jones began a journey, recording the unique experiences of nurses at work. The American Nurse Project aims to elevate the voices of nurses in this country by capturing their personal stories through photography and film. The project inspires a newfound appreciation for the American nurse: an indispensable figure on the front lines of healthcare today.

Marian McNamara, RN, MSN
Sea View Hospital, Rehabilitation Center & Home

Excellence in Management

Often called “a nurse’s nurse,” Marian McNamara is an extraordinary professional with excellent clinical and management skills. A leader at Sea View for more than 14 years, her enthusiasm for case discussion with interdisciplinary teams have contributed to more than 80% positive responses on patient and employee satisfaction.

Grace Ann Rodicol, BSN, CNOR
Elmhurst Hospital Center

Excellence in Volunteerism and Service

Grace Ann Rodicol is a dedicated, compassionate, and extremely motivated nurse whose humanitarian mission as a member of the East Harlem Fellowship knows no bounds. In her work as a perioperative nurse at Elmhurst Hospital Center, Ms. Rodicol provides comfort and quality care for those who need it most – particularly, children and those suffering from chronic medical conditions.

Lovely Simon, RNC
Coney Island Hospital

Excellence in Clinical Nursing, Inpatient

Lovely Simon's clinical skills are second to none and her scrupulous attention to detail has improved patient outcomes many times during her 25 years at the hospital. She is also dedicated to providing culturally and linguistically competent care, making every effort to pair patients with nurses who share language or cultural background.

Michael Impollonia, RN, MSN, NE-BC
Woodhull Medical Center

Excellence in Education and Mentorship

Michael Impollonia is an expert clinician, a respected educator and an outstanding leader. He has helped make employee recognition part of the culture in his work environment. He uses discussion, role playing, games and a remarkable sense of humor to engage his students. He is a mentor and educator for nurses at all stages of their careers.

Terry Hunte, RN, BSN
Kings County Hospital Center

Excellence in Advancing and Leading the Profession

Terry Hunte possesses a wealth of knowledge and hands-on experience in emergency nursing, informatics, project management and patient safety. She is a Subject Matter Expert for the development of the new EPIC electronic medical record, on the HHC Nursing Informatics Advisory Committee, and a member of the American Nursing Informatics Association.

Jeanmarie Fitch, BSN, CLC, CCM
HHC Health & Home Care

Excellence in Home, Community or Ambulatory Care

Jeanmarie Fitch is a true home care nursing professional who is dedicated to ensuring home health services are of the highest quality for our patients. She serves as an educator, powerful mentor, and role model for new home care clinicians by providing superb, one-to-one training in the field.