Natalie Brown, RN, received the second quarter Nightingale Award at Bradford Regional Medical Center.

“Natalie has been a member of the BRMC team for 21 years and has worked in cardiology as well as covering departments such as psychology and the medical floor. Words used to describe her include compassionate, dedicated and devoted to patient care. She recently sat with a patient who was going through a personal crisis for over an hour in the office. Natalie is a patient-centered nurse who holds a hand, supports the sick and those in need and consoles those whose life has been shattered,” according to her nomination.

Leasa Peterson, RN, received the second quarter Nightingale Award at Olean General Hospital.

“Leasa provides exceptional care to her patients and is often complimented on her soft, kind demeanor. She also provides great post-op education to her patients and will follow up with them at home. In addition, she has stepped into the charge nurse role and is also the first person to tell someone they are doing a great job,” according to her nomination.

The award is a quarterly recognition of nursing excellence determined by nominations from the medical staff.