26/10/2025
What a spectacular way to wrap up Nurses Week! The ISMC Nursing Division headed by Ma'am Myra Gazmen, Chief Nurse together with Ms. Mylene Rosario and Ms. Jemailyn Javillo, Nurse Supervisors came together for a much-deserved Fellowship Night filled with relaxation, incredible performances, and a heartfelt celebration of commitment and dedication. It was a true testament to the exceptional talent and spirit within our division!
The evening was made even more special by the presence of our esteemed guests. We were particularly honored to have Mr. Norberto Prepose Jr., Chief Nurse of Ilocos Training and Regional Medical Center (ITRMC), as our guest speaker. His presence was a beacon of inspiration and wisdom, underscoring the vital role our nurses play and offering invaluable insights from his experience at the helm of a leading regional medical institution.
Also gracing the occasion were Ms. Rosalyn Pulido, ITRMC Assistant Chief Nurse for Training, Research and Education; Mr. Daryll Domondon, Nurse Training Officer; Dr. Sebastian Isagani Moll, DRMM-H Manager of ISMC; and Dr. Joseph Pascua, Head of ISMC Public Health Unit. Their attendance showed strong support for our dedicated nursing staff!
Our talented contestants for Nurse's Got Talent were put to the test by our wonderful panel of judges: Mr. John Lee Gacusan, Ms. Diana Kris Ngayawon, Mr. Alfrando Caluza, and Mr. Mark Jason Galang. Thank you for sharing your expertise!
The highlight of the night was recognizing the staff, units, and teams who have gone above and beyond. Congratulations to all the awardees for their dedication, skill, and heart!
A huge shout-out to the most talented units! Taking home the top prize were the Emergency Room - OPD (1st place), followed by the Intensive Care Unit (2nd place), and the OB-Surgery Ward (3rd place).
A massive round of applause for our exceptional individual and unit awardees:
● Nurse of the Year: Honesto Gamad, Jr.
● Outstanding Midwife of the Year: Mariel Klarizze Conde
● Partner in Caring Award: Marijune Dulay
● Institutional Worker of the Year: Nelson Gagarin, Jr.
● Nursing Leadership Award: Glomar Balbin
● Rising Star Award: Kim Abello
● Mentor of the Year: Divina Gracia Ramos
● Peer Recognition Award: Jeruel Agcaoili
● Resilience in Healthcare Award: Medical Ward
● Knights in Shining Armor: OR-DR-NICU
Most Outstanding Units go to OR-DR-NICU (Top 1), Emergency Room (Top 2), and Intensive Care Unit (Top 3).
Most Outstanding Committees are the Committee on Affiliation, Training, and Research (Top 1), the Infection Prevention and Control Committee (Top 2), and the Nursing Division Disaster Risk Reduction Committee (Top 3).
The heart and soul of our units, Most Valuable Team Player Award! Congratulations to: Alan William Lelina (Emergency Room), Santanina Galimba (Medical Ward), Maryamm Fabro (OB-GYN Ward), Kathleen Andrea Gramaje (Surgery Ward), Arlen Borreta (Pediatric Ward), Godfrey Gacilan (Intensive Care Unit), and Fiona May Savedra (OR-DR-NICU).
What an incredible night! Thank you to everyone who made this Nurses Week a memorable celebration of the professionalism, compassion, and tireless effort of the ISMC Nursing Division. Your commitment shines brightly!
