1. The Greenspan family and friends established
the Ellis Greenspan Memorial Award in
memory of Dr. Ellis Greenspan,
to recognize a nurse who exemplifies
excellence in the provision of patient care.
The nominees consistently demonstrate
compassion, care and understanding of the
patient and their family during the
course of illness.
It is an honor to be considered for this
prestigious award.
The award recipients exhibit an exceptional
dedication to nursing professionalism.
Grand View Hospital
700 Lawn Avenue
Sellersville, PA 18960

2. Welcome
Kathy Burkey
Vice President, Nursing
The Greenspan
Experience
Michelle Gawronski
2010 Award Recipient
The Nominations
& Award
Presentation
Kathy Burkey
Refreshments,
Photos &
Fellowship
Donna Eisenhart
Maternity
Nominated by Coworker
“Donna is always the „go to nurse.‟
Each and everyone of us in the
department can rely on Donna
to support or lead in any situation.
One of her most amazing abilities is
keeping the family of the patient calm.
Donna actually listens and
hears what the patient is saying.”
Marlissa Grasse
Emergency Room
Nominated by Coworker/Family
“Lisa demonstrates reliability,
accountability and adaptability by
putting the needs of the patient as her
upmost concern. Lisa was working
when my father had a massive cerebral
hemorrhage. Her communication skills
benefited each of my seven siblings and
mother with the ability to cope for the
last week of my father‟s life.”
Barbara Grubb
Cardiac Rehab
Nominated by Patient
“Barb demonstrates exceptional caring
for each and every patient. In January,
my father passed away and then my
uncle, Barb‟s understanding and
compassion for my losses were an
absolute blessing. She is a role model
for nurses everywhere. Her constant
positive attitude illuminates
and all are at ease around her.”
Erika Sommer-Gagliano
Surgical Services
Nominated by Physician
“She is the standard by which all other
operating room nurses are judged. She
is capable, diligent and committed to
excellence. Erika works well with the
surgeons and is well liked by patients
and peers. She is a torch bearer for
their department.”
Bernadette Sheva
ICCU
Nominated by Coworker
“Bernie always provides her patients
with respect and dignity in her bedside
care. She is a compassionate, dedicated
critical care nurse who is always willing
to help her coworkers in every situation.
She has been a role model for me, her
professional behavior is admirable.”
Lynn Snyder
Telemetry
Nominated by Coworker
“Lynn is always going above and beyond
to help, not only the patients , but also
the other staff she works with. She is
concerned about patient‟s families as
well, constantly checking up with them
to see if there is anything she can do for
them. Anyone who has a passion for
nursing should strive to be like Lynn.”