Danielle Patturelli, while not a traditional bedside nurse, is truly one of the best nurses I have had the honor of working with. Her dedication to her patients means she wears many hats throughout the day. She continually steps up to help patients, her colleagues, and the cardiologists and specialists she works alongside.

Danielle has been instrumental in developing the cardiovascular services department into the exceptional place it is today. She has successfully introduced new academic cardiac procedures into the community, enabling patients to receive outstanding, academic-level care locally without needing to travel to Boston. She has been a speaker at many community events, discussing women and heart health, heart disease prevention and symptoms, as well as the importance of managing stress and “knowing your numbers” for blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar.

On a personal note, Danielle's compassionate care directly helped a family member of mine who was undergoing a cardiac procedure. She took her time explaining the procedure and stayed with him throughout. Her kindness and expertise provided comfort not only to him but also to my entire family during a challenging time.

Danielle does all of this with a constant smile and an upbeat attitude. Despite the inherent stress of health care, I have never seen her get frazzled. She is a true angel in scrubs, and it is an honor to know and work with her.