Star Quarterly GEM
GEM – Goes the Extra Mile
Every Quarter, one nurse from each office is recognized for being extraordinary. These nurses show exemplary qualities and professionalism
Teaneck: Natasha Naysmith, RN. Natasha has been with Star for 10 years this October. Known in the office as a go to nurse, Natasha has consistently and lovingly worked with highly acute patients during the night shift. Her confidence, knowledge and personable touch reassure parents that their children are in good hands. Thank you, Natasha for your consistency and loyalty throughout the years. Congratulations on your award!
Mount Laurel: Tiffany Hill, LPN. Tiffany began her nursing career with Star and has been an exemplary employee for 2.5 years. Along with her work schedule, she is in the final phase of an RN Program and will graduate with her RN Degree in 2019. Tiffany attended advanced classes at Star to work with trach and ventilator dependent children and has provided excellent care at all skill levels. Tiffany is neat, organized, very personable and detailed in her documentation. Tiffany has great communication with our clinical team. Thank you Tiffany! Congratulations!!
Lakewood: Crystal Gallegos, RN. Crystal joined our team April 2017 and has consistently provided “top notch” care to her overnight clients. Crystal goes out of her way and is always available to fill in shifts when she is needed to provide competent and nurturing care to the patients and their families. Thank you, Crystal for your loyalty, commitment and flexibility. Congratulations for being selected Lakewood’s GEM Award recipient!
Star Quarterly GEM
GEM – Goes the Extra Mile
Every Quarter, one nurse from each office is recognized for being extraordinary. These nurses show exemplary qualities and professionalism.
Lakewood: Ira Wardyanto, LPN: Congratulations to Star Lakewood Nurse Ira Wardyanto, LPN our Gem of the Quarter. Ira came to Star as a brand new nurse in 2016. She went from novice to expert nurse in no time! She is a dedicated overnight nurse and is eager to work fill-in shifts when needed. Ira always has a smile on her face and a laugh that can brighten our day. Thank you Ira for all you do for your clients and our staff!
Teaneck: Bonaventure Defo, RN: Bonaventure has been a Star nurse for a little over 2 years. His dedication to nursing, reliability, flexibility and work ethic was apparent from the beginning. Having solid nursing skills and nurturing nature, Bonaventure has a positive impact on the clients he services. His big smile and friendly nature make him a welcome presence where ever he goes. You’re a Star that shines bright. Congratulations on your award!
Mount Laurel: Sheena White, RN: Sheena has worked with Star Pediatrics since November of 2016 as an LPN while attending Cumberland County Community College’s Nursing Program. Sheena graduated in June with her RN Degree. Congratulations Sheena!!! Sheena has a wonderful, caring, bubbly personality and kind spirit. She works with some of our most medically complex patients and is always willing to help out with openings. Sheena goes out of her way to pick urgently needed shifts with an infectious smile.
Star Quarterly GEM
GEM – Goes the Extra Mile
Every Quarter, one nurse from each office is recognized for being extraordinary. These nurses show exemplary qualities and professionalism.
Mount Laurel: Lamia Doss, LPN: Lamia has been with Star since September 2016. She has been working the same two primary patients for over a year and has oriented for many other patients to fill in when needed. The families that Lamia works with love her and she is always willing to help out in a pinch. She flexes to multiple shifts as needed and is a pleasure with whom to work.
Lakewood: Irving Lucas, RN: Congratulations for receiving the Star Lakewood GEM award! Irving has worked here since 2014. He is a dedicated nurse who has a great rapport with his older adult-pediatric clients. He is detail oriented, organized and neat as a pin! Thank you Irving for all you do for your clients and Star Lakewood.
Teaneck: Nadia Dellil, LPN: Nadia will be celebrating 3 years this month as a stellar Star nurse. Nadia’s dedication to her clients and her professionalism dealing with the office is top notch. She is always flexible, dependable and on time. She is able to handle delicate and challenging situations with empathy and understanding. A true testament to the nursing profession, congratulations Nadia, you are a true Star GEM!
Star Quarterly GEM
GEM – Goes the Extra Mile
Every Quarter, one nurse from each office is recognized for being extraordinary. These nurses show exemplary qualities and professionalism. 
Mount Laurel: Mandy Sadowski, LPN. Mandy is a dedicated employee, working with Star Pediatrics since June 2015. She works with multiple patients and is always willing to do what’s asked of her. She is pleasant with office employees, her patients and colleagues as well as having an excellent attendance record. Congrats Mandy on your award!
Teaneck: Aminah Adbus-Sabuur, LPN. Aminah is a stellar nurse beginning her employment with Star nurse in 2012. She has an excellent attendance record never calling out, an excellent personality and a can do attitude. She has learned and teaches sign language in order to improve communication with her clients. Aminah goes above and beyond. Congratulations on being a GEM!
Lakewood: Isabel Knight, LPN. Congratulations to Isabel Knight, LPN on being chosen as the Lakewood office Star nurse of the quarter! Isabel has been at Star for over 4 years. She has a primary client but goes out of her way to fill in for other clients as needed. Isabel is professional, skilled and confident and also super sweet and compassionate. She is adored by her clients and their families and all of us here at Star.
Star Quarterly GEM
GEM – Goes the Extra Mile
Every Quarter, one nurse from each office is recognized for being extraordinary. These nurses show exemplary qualities and professionalism.
Teaneck: Ramah Alexander, LPN. Ramah began working with Star over 2 years ago. With a spirited personality and caring touch, Ramah always makes a positive impact on her clients. She is always willing to pick up a shift when scheduling is in a tough spot regardless of distance and shift. Thank you, Ramah, for your dedication and congratulations on your award.
Mount Laurel: Mariette Sztenderowicz, LPN. Mariette has been a Star nurse for almost a year and a half. She has excellent attendance and always submits documentation in a timely manner. She has a pleasant and calming demeanor which her patients find reassuring. She is always reliable and willing to pick up assignments regardless of shift, to help out. Congratulations Mariette on your award!
Lakewood: Lisa Higbee, LPN. Lisa has been a Star nurse for two and a half years! She is an experienced Trach and Vent nurse with a lot of energy and enthusiasm. Her clinical skills and critical thinking combined with her compassion make her a stellar nurse. Her clients and families love her and so does Star! Congrats! Good Job Lisa!
