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Joan H. Bilder Nursing Excellence Award

Joan H. Bilder was appointed associate director of nursing at Jack D. Weiler Hospital, Einstein Campus, in 1965, where she served until her death from cancer in 1987. She was closely involved with the formation of the Department of Nursing and became the co-chairperson of the hospital’s bioethics committee when it was formed. For several years, Joan served on the faculty of Albert Einstein College of Medicine.

She will always be remembered for her caring, concern, dedication to patient care, commitment to education, kindness to her co-workers, sense of humor, discipline and devotion to the profession of nursing.

This annual award in Joan’s memory is the highest nursing honor bestowed at Montefiore Einstein. It is given to encourage and continue the excellence in clinical nursing practice that Joan believed in so deeply and demonstrated in her own practice. For her attributes and for her many kindnesses, she and the recipients are honored through this annual award that bears her name.

Joan H. Bilder Award Recipients

No awards were given during the years 2020–2022 due to COVID-19.

Leona Isufaj, BSN, RN
Montefiore Einstein Hospital, Wakefield Campus

Mintie Indar-Maraj, EdD, RN
Jack D. Weiler Hospital, Einstein Campus

Althea Bogle, RN-C, NW5
Montefiore Einstein Hospital, Moses Campus

Wendy Irizarry, BSN, RN
Children's Hospital at Montefiore Einstein

Lisa Hoyte, BSN, RN
Jack D. Weiler Hospital, Einstein Campus

Ryan Gil, BSN, RN, CCRN
Montefiore Einstein Hospital, Wakefield Campus

Mary Alevis, BSN, RN
Montefiore Einstein Hospital, Moses Campus

Selena Thomas, RN
Montefiore Einstein Hospital, Moses Campus

Karen Wright, MS, RN-BC, OCN, BMTCN
Montefiore Einstein Hospital, Moses Campus

Elvia Payne, RN, CPN, MSN, MHA
Montefiore Einstein Hospital, Moses Campus

Veronica Butts, MS, RN
Montefiore Einstein Hospital, Wakefield Campus

Dana Kaye Edwards, MSN, RNC
Jack D. Weiler Hospital, Einstein Campus

Paula Ferrante, Med, RNC, IBCLC
Jack D. Weiler Hospital, Einstein Campus

Farley Villarente, MSN, RN, FNP, CNOR, CAPA
Jack D. Weiler Hospital, Einstein Campus

Bridget Kumbella, MA, RN
Montefiore Einstein Hospital, Wakefield Campus