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DANA
GREEN RECEIVES
PROTIN AWARD AT MVH
Dana Green, RN, honored for a strong commitment to work
and the goals and ideals of the health care system, is the
2007 recipient of the Edward J. Protin Memorial Award at
Monongahela Valley Hospital.
Dana, a staff nurse in the Progressive Care Unit (PCU),
received the honor at the hospital’s 35th annual Service
Awards Dinner at the Willow Room in the Mon-Vale HealthPLEX
in Rostraver.
The Protin Award is one of the hospital’s most prestigious
honors and the recipient is not named until the night of
the event.
Green, whose career at Monongahela Valley Hospital spans
more than 17 years, received a standing ovation from the
audience.
“I just can’t believe that you can get an award
for doing something that you love to do,” she said
in accepting the award. “ Being out on the floor in
the hospital I see what all of you do every day. I admire
every one of you. If I could, I would give an award to all
of you. You are all so kind. I am honored to have the privilege
to represent Monongahela Valley Hospital and deeply appreciate
the support I receive from my team every day.”
Tom Wilson, last year’s recipient of the Protin Award,
made the presentation to Green.
The Protin Award was established in 1981 to perpetuate
the memory of the late Edward J. Protin of Charleroi, former
president of the hospital’s Board of Trustees and
a longtime community leader in the mid-Monongahela Valley.
Criteria for the award are that the recipient must have
served the hospital for at least 10 years, exhibited significant
contributions to the health care system over and above what
is required, and demonstrated the qualities of leadership,
loyalty, compassion and empathy.
Mary Lou Murt, Assistant Vice President of Nursing, emphasized
that Green, a resident of Monessen, “certainly meets
the criteria for this honor – for many reasons.”
“In addition to leading by example,” Murt continued,
“Dana has consistently demonstrated a strong commitment
to patient care and her dedication is irresistible. She
has mentored many new employees and students and our part-time
employees ask when she is working so they might work with
her.”
A 1976 graduate of Charleroi Area High School, Green did
not pursue a nursing degree right out of high school. She
did not begin her career at MVH until 29 years of age.
She graduated from the Washington Hospital School of Nursing
in 1987 and three years later received her Bachelor of Science
degree in nursing from California University of Pennsylvania.
She was the valedictorian of her graduating class at Washington
Hospital School of Nursing and also received the Washington
County Chamber of Commerce outstanding student award in
1987.
Merijo Rohrer, RN, her supervisor at MVH, said that, in
addition to a strong work ethic, Green also has demonstrated
an “ongoing enthusiasm and strong sense of performance
in her department.”
“Dana is well respected by her colleagues on the
nursing staff, by physicians and administration, by anyone
and everyone who knows her,” Rohrer said. She emphasized
that Green, demonstrating support of the hospital’s
goals and ideals, has been honored in the past by representing
MVH as its first University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing
Cameos of Caring award recipient in 2004.
Previous recipients of the Protin Award are:
Thomas Wilson, 2006; Douglas Prentice, 2005; Louis J. Panza
Jr., 2004; Rayna Culbusky, 2003; Tammie Wehrle, RN, 2002;
Ron Paglia, 2001; Frank Guzur, 2000; Shirley M. Zippay,
RN, 1999; Charles (Chuck) Nicholls, 1998; Deborah S. (Debbie)
Castner, R.Ph., 1997; Doloris (Dee) Platter, RN, 1996; Paula
L. Ducoeur, RN, 1995; Frances Lucas, 1994; Patty Hormell,
1993; Harry L. DuJordan Jr., 1992; Margaret (Peg) Scheponik,
1991; Geno J. DiBagno, M.D., 1990; Harry Ellis White, 1989;
Anthony M. Lombardi, 1988; Patricia O’Donnell, RN,
1987; Dr. Joseph J. Pallone, 1986; Mrs. Florence Rossomme,
1985; Harry Cowell, 1984; William J. Rongaus, M.D., 1983;
Gloria MacFarlane, 1982; and Eugene W. Gibbons, 1981.
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