Glastonbury Resident Honored for Excellence in Nursing Leadership

In honor of National Nurses Week, Gaylord Specialty Healthcare, a nonprofit rehabilitation-focused healthcare system headquartered in Wallingford, presented its first annual Nursing Leadership Award to Glastonbury resident Nicole Morrill, MSN, BSN, RN.

According to Gaylord Vice President, Chief Nursing Officer Lisa Kalafus, MSN, BSN, RN, the peer-nominated award honors registered nurses in managerial, supervisory or educational positions who consistently demonstrate excellence in nursing leadership.

“By fostering a culture of engagement and positivity, growth, collaboration and accountability, Nicole exemplifies the core values that embody this award. Her peers have recognized her as a source of tremendous inspiration and support.”

Nicole Morrill is nurse manager of Gaylord’s Lyman 1 unit. The Glastonbury resident and 10-year Gaylord employee was nominated by her colleagues who appreciate Nicole’s continuous, positive encouragement. Nicole was recognized for “stepping up to the plate” by recently accepting the role of manager of a COVID-designated floor.

“She instantly became a role model for us,” wrote one of her team members. “She immediately instilled a sense of pride and ownership of our nursing practices … and did not hesitate to acknowledge and build upon our strengths. Over the time she has spent with us, she truly has demonstrated all the characteristics of what it means to be a nurse leader.”

Morrill commented, “I am so happy to work with a team that is equally as motivated as I am to drive positive change for our hospital and our patients. I am so grateful to be a part of the most supportive and outstanding nursing leadership team who are each so deserving of this award.”

About Gaylord Specialty Healthcare:
Gaylord Specialty Healthcare is a rehabilitation-focused, nonprofit health system located in Wallingford, Connecticut, that provides inpatient and outpatient care for people at every point in their journey from illness or injury to maximum recovery.

Gaylord Specialty Healthcare is anchored by Gaylord Hospital, a long-term acute care hospital, and includes Gaylord Outpatient Services and Gaylord Physical Therapy for patients who require diagnosis and treatment on an outpatient basis. Together, these entities deliver a complete continuum of rehab care driven by technology, research, clinical experience, and human compassion. For more information visit www.gaylord.org.