September 9, 2009, ST. CHARLES, IL – Maribel Falzone, LPN, at Provena Pine View Care Center was named runner-up in the HCPro Nursing Image Award in Clinical Practice. The Nursing Image Awards recognize nurse and nurse leaders who have helped elevate the image of nursing through exceptional leadership, teamwork, or clinical accomplishments. The awards celebrate an image of nursing excellence upheld by commitments to improving patient care, quality outcomes, nurse satisfaction, and the healthcare environment. HCPro is a leading provider of nursing education and management resources.

As a very detail-oriented employee, Ms. Falzone is constantly seeking out innovative ways to help her patients and residents. “We [employees at Provena Pine View Care Center] nominated Maribel for this award because of the exceptional work that she does each day,” said Sharon Etter, Director of Nursing at Provena Pine View Care Center. “Maribel is a certified wound care professional, so many rely on her expertise in this area.”

Provena Pine View Care Center has the expertise to care for a wide variety of medical conditions. From providing short-term rehabilitation services to long-term care, this facility has provided the St. Charles community with high-quality healthcare for more than 30 years, and Ms. Falzone’s award is just one more testament to the high standards that Provena Pine View Care Center upholds.

Provena Pine View Care Center is a ministry of Provena Senior Services, a part of Provena Health.  Provena Senior Services cares for older adults through a network of nursing homes, senior housing, assisted living residences and adult day centers throughout Northern Illinois and in Northeastern Indiana.  For more information about Provena Pine View Care Center, visit www.provena.org/seniors or call (630) 377-2211.