Washington Adventist Hospital Cardiac Nurse Wins National Nursing Recognition Award | People

 

Takoma Park, MD – Washington Adventist Hospital is proud to announce that Alena B. Agatep, RN, BSN, CCRN, was one of two nurses chosen nationally to win The Sydney and Helen Shuman Nurse Recognition Award given through The Mended Hearts, Inc.
Mended Hearts recognizes the dedication and heartfelt support that nurses offer to heart patients during treatment and the recovery process. The Sydney and Helen Shuman Nurse Recognition Award was established to show appreciation to nurses who make a positive difference by their skill, care and presence. Agatep, a nurse on the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit at Washington Adventist Hospital, was nominated for the award through Mended Hearts National Capital Area chapter. Agatep started as a young nurse in the Philippines and continued nursing when she moved to the United States. Agatep has worked at Washington Adventist Hospital for more than 15 years, and oversees the daily staffing and management of care of open heart patients on the night shift.