Shore Medical Center announced today that Nurse’s Aide Sylvia Gibbs of Pleasantville has been named its September Guardian Angel of the Month for providing passionate and exceptional patient care. Shore established the Guardian Angel program to enable community members to say 'thank you' to a special Shore caregiver through a donation to the medical center in their honor.
Gibbs supports nurses and provides patient care on Shore’s 5 Hayes Unit, where she has worked since she was hired at Shore Medical Center in August 2023.
“Sylvia is a dedicated, committed and responsible employee,” says Kelly Duma, RN, BSN, NE-BC, nurse manager of 5 Hayes. “She goes the extra mile and regularly helps the 5 Hayes team by covering additional shifts when needed. She’s often mentioned by patients in discharge follow-up calls for the compassionate care she provided. They rave about her kindness and warmth. Sylvia also dedicates her time to training newly hired nurse’s aides and gladly shares her knowledge with them. She’s truly one-of-a-kind.”
A patient Gibbs cared for recently made a Guardian Angel donation to the medical center in her honor and had this to say about her:
“Sylvia went above and beyond during my 8-day stay in the hospital. She was gentle, caring, compassionate and professional. Sylvia would make my day when she would share her wonderful smile, which made me feel so good. Shore is so lucky to have her!”
Shore Medical Center's Guardian Angel program provides an opportunity for patients and families to recognize anyone at Shore who makes a difference in their care or experience. Guardian Angels are recognized among their peers and presented with a Guardian Angel pin at Shore's annual pinning ceremony. To honor a Shore Medical Center Guardian Angel, call Shore's Planned Giving & Development Department at 609-653-3800 or visit www.GivetoShore.org.
