Boston Medical Center is a
Magnet recognized hospital!
Join us and see why.
Who We Are
For over 150 years, we have served the Greater Boston area with a vision to provide exceptional and equitable care for all. At Boston Medical Center, we are proud to bring our mix of innovative care, cutting-edge research, and inclusive programs to achieving our mission.
To be a BMC nurse is an opportunity to be among the best. Frontline nurses and nurse leaders in every corner of our health system are vital to our mission, to advancing professional practice, and to the delivery of evidence-based care to patients, families, and the communities we serve every day.
At BMC, we are leaders in creating innovative models of care, from our Preventive Food Pantry, to our sustainability efforts that make us the greenest hospital in Boston, to our treatment programs for addiction.
We believe that everyone has the right to health and wellness, and so we provide not only traditional medical care, but also a number of programs and services that help address some of the root causes of medical issues. We are also New England’s largest safety net hospital and the 11th busiest Emergency Department in the country.
Did You Know?
Below, explore the innovative programs and models of care that make Boston Medical Center unique, and discover your place at the intersection of social justice, community care, and sustainability.
“At BMC, you can bring your clinical skills and expertise and apply them to so much more of a broad need. You will have the opportunity to bring your highest self to a group of nurses, patients, and community that goes above and beyond every single day.”
Hear more from our Chief Nursing Officer, Nancy W. Gaden, DNP, RN, NEA-BC.
®
Courtney Alongi, Boston Medical Center
Courtney is very supportive of fellow nurses. She always asks me, as a new nurse, if I need any help. She answers the call light right away and is usually the first to help. She brings positivity to the team.—Nominated by Jing Archambeau
Demitria Buccieri, Boston Medical Center
Demitria is a skilled nurse with a passion for caring for her patients. You would never know that Demitria was a recent new graduate. She has an incredible bedside manner that I’ve seen many times when she is caring for patients, especially those at the end of life. She has stayed late after many shifts making sure these patients are comforted, putting their needs before her own. She is a strong communicator and great advocate. Thank you, Demitria, for your kindness and compassion. It does not go unnoticed.—Nominated by Tayla Ryan
Antonieta Camara, Boston Medical Center, BMC Women’s Health Primary Care
She is always patient. Answers all my questions and makes sure I understand. She cares about her patients.—Nominated by Michele Dennis
Jaquelyn Collins, Boston Medical Center
Jaquelyn is deeply committed to providing exceptional care to patients on 6W. She always has a positive attitude and is a true leader on the floor. She gracefully steps into many roles, such as charge nurse and nurse preceptor, training many new graduates and new nurses. Her patients are very lucky to have such an intelligent, kind, compassionate advocate. She is an asset to Boston Medical Center who provides “Exceptional Care Without Exception.” Thank you, Jaclyn, for all that you do.—Nominated by Tayla Ryan
Lane Davenport, Labor & Delivery, Boston Medical Center
Nurse Lane helped me deliver my daughter and exceeded expectations throughout the entire process, acting not only as an excellent nurse but also a coach and incredible support system for my husband and me. She was very tuned into my progress, always there to explain the various changes I was going through and let me grip her shoulder during contractions as I got my epidural. Her advice and coaching, her calm and encouragement, her understanding and knowledge from start to finish were all vital to my experience. She is truly exceptional and deserves recognition, as I’m sure she provides this care to all of her patients.—Nominated by Melissa Bloch
Care in Our
Community
Health Equity
Accelerator
Rooftop Farm
Sustainability
Grayken Center
for Addiction
Diversity, Equity
and Inclusion
Join our Magnet® recognized hospital and advance your nursing career today!
Read what patients and their loved ones
wrote about Boston Medical Center nurses.
Explore opportunities
Learn more about being a nurse at BMC
One of the “World's Best Hospitals 2023”
Newsweek
Top 150 Places to Work in Health Care – 2022 and 2023
Becker’s Hospital Review
#4 Most Racially Inclusive Hospital in the U.S. (#1 in MA)
#4 Most Socially Responsible Hospital in the U.S. (#1 in MA)
Lown Institute
Best and Brightest in Wellness Award
National Association for Business Resources
Nurses are an integral part of our clinical solutions
Apply Now
Care in
Our Community
Health Equity
Accelerator
Rooftop Farm
Sustainability
Grayken Center
for Addiction
Diversity, Equity
and Inclusion
Join our Magnet® recognized hospital and advance your nursing career today!
Kaleen Donovan, Boston Medical Center
Kaleen was my mother’s oncology nurse. We had been offered immunotherapy as a last option for my 92-year-old mom, who was scared and quite frail after chemotherapy and radiation treatments had not worked. Kaleen is an angel on earth, along with the entire oncology team. She not only made sure that we received top-notch medical care, but also checked on my mom’s mental health and brought her blankets and tea during her treatments. She made sure we understood everything that was happening and took time to get to know my mom as the matriarch of a very large family. Mom just had her 94th birthday, and we are forever in debt to Kaleen and the entire BMC family for the additional time and memories with Mom. —Nominated by Carol Morrissey
Michael Flynn, Boston Medical Center
I admire Michael’s calm, caring bedside manner that I’ve seen time after time in the 10 years we’ve worked together. Whether he is caring for a 95-year-old lady with COVID or a 30-year-old cardiac patient, he displays great patience. No matter how challenging his assignment is, he never gets frustrated and always give his patients the best care possible. He is a steadfast preceptor for new nurses and has touched the hearts of many nurses, patients, and families. He is always a willing helper, whether with advice or moving patients, and is a knowledgeable peer.—Nominated by Lisa Rebello
Beth Gallant, Boston Medical Center
Beth was very attentive to the patient, used therapeutic communication, smiled while doing the assessment, and gave a touch to strengthen the patient so that they felt safe while being treated.—Nominated by Marilyn Nelson
Nancy Giacomozzi, Boston Medical Center
In her nursing informatics role, Nancy brings many years of clinical, managerial, and educational skills to the table—and she rolls all this experience into helping us integrate computer documentation into our workflow. You may think electronic documentation makes things easier, but that’s only true if it fits into and reflects our nursing practice. Nancy works diligently to make this happen. She listens to the staff, and she gets it—she is present, responsive, and accountable; keeping foremost the fact that the nurse’s primary responsibility, even while documenting, is to care for the patient. Thank you, Nancy.—Nominated by Donna Amado
Ardelin De Jesus, Boston Medical Center
My colleague Ardelin is one of the hardest workers I know. Ardelin does whatever her patients need, and more. She spends extra time with them, really communicating and making great connections. She’s always sure to help colleagues as well.—Nominated by Demitria Buccieri
Lauren Keaney, Boston Medical Center
As a resident, working with nurses as you rotate back through an area can be hard, but working on the Pediatric Wards at BMC is always great when Lauren is on. She’s understanding of resident schedules, works with us, and creates an environment where nurses and doctors can learn from each other. She has so much experience and is so good at her job. In addition, Lauren is amazing with the kids and keeps them company when their parents are off the floor, or they need more supplies, or extra medical attention and teaching. I love when Lauren brings things to our attention and advocates for the patient, or joins us in our team advocacy, to help patients connect to larger community and hospital resources. Lauren is truly part of the BMC institution and the pediatrics department.—Nominated by Janani Sundaresan
Sarah McKeon King, Boston Medical Center
I can’t say enough about the compassion and care Sarah provides me in my “journey” as I navigate the difficult process I’ve found myself sort of stumbling through. Sarah has been nothing short of amazing. She’s supportive and nurturing, and has pointed out qualities that I didn’t realize I had. To me, this is invaluable at this moment in my life. I appreciate everything Sarah has done for me as an RN.—Nominated by Cassie Somers
Soo Ko, Boston Medical Center
Soo Ko is caring and compassionate, kind and never afraid to advocate for patients and colleagues. She is always willing to help her colleagues on the floor. If you are having a tough day, Soo Ko always is there to try to help make things better.—Nominated by Sandra S.
Soo Ko, Boston Medical Center
Soo Ko is an incredible nurse who far exceeds her co-workers’ and patients’ expectations. She truly demonstrates the core values of BMC—to serve without exception with her leadership, knowledge, and compassion.—Nominated by Cecilia Thai
Kaleen Donovan
Kelly Miller, Boston Medical Center
Kelly is a nurse’s nurse who moves mountains for our special population at BMC. Kelly’s calm, quiet nature heightens her ability to provide compassionate care and to be a trustworthy colleague, but her real strength is in caring for patients with mental health diagnoses and cognitive disabilities. She shows great patience and empathy for this group. For various reasons, many of these patients stay in our hospital for a long time. Kelly makes their stay the best it can be. She recently made sure that we celebrated a patient’s birthday and bought the patient her favorite puzzle books and a special treat. She has also given haircuts, provided clippers for a proper shave, and made sure patients had reading glasses to do their favorite activities. As a colleague, Kelly is an expert. Her guidance and knowledge are sought after and we like to have her around for emergencies because of her calm demeanor. She is an excellent charge nurse and a premier preceptor, teaching our new hires and new grads. I want everyone to know what a great nurse Kelly is, and how much we love working with her on 6 West.—Nominated by Colleen Webb
Ellen Munger, Boston Medical Center
Ellen provided me with extraordinary care during my times with her. She’s highly skilled, knowledgeable, and compassionate. I look forward to my appointments, knowing that she’ll be there. She provides excellent care without exception.—Nominated by Valerie Worrell
Adrienne “AOB” O’Brien, Boston Medical Center
AOB is an amazing operating room (OR) nurse educator who guides our orientees (nurses and surgical techs) through orientation, coaching them along the way and mentoring them long after orientation goals have been met. This allows new OR staff to learn and integrate into our team safely, always keeping patient safety in the center of all considerations. She is compassionate, kind, super smart, and committed to our patients and our staff. Thank you, AOB.—Nominated by Donna Amado
Christina O’Connor, Boston Medical Center
Christina is an operating room (OR) nurse and preceptor for new OR team members. It is hard to teach while performing patient care; explaining the why behind each intervention while modeling professional communication, team skills, and behaviors always. Christina does this with finesse and compassion for the learner, the rest of the team, and, of course, the patient on the OR table. I wish we could clone you, Christina. Thank you.—Nominated by Donna Amado
Mercy Omere, Boston Medical Center
Mercy Omere has cared for countless patients on the night shift since 2008. Not only does she provide excellent care to her patients, but she also serves as a mentor and role model for our novice nurses. She displays a sense of calm and teaches our new nurses how to be an excellent nurse.—Nominated by Ann Carey
Elizabeth Robinson, CATALYST Clinic, Boston Medical Center
Liz Robinson is the lead nurse at BMC, providing substance use disorder care to adolescents and young adults. From Day One, Liz formed trusting and compassionate relationships with patients, who reach out to her for support with everything from housing to STD testing. They look forward to interacting with her. Liz pioneered a system for young people to receive long-acting, injectable medication for opioid use disorder in their primary care clinic, and she supports the clinic’s daily functioning in any way necessary; no task is too daunting or too menial. You might find her carrying a Tracfone across campus for a vulnerable young adult, or you might find her lecturing in nursing school. No matter what, she’s organized and efficient, bright and strategic, and always a pleasure to be around. She is making an enormous difference and truly providing exceptional care without exception.—Nominated by Juliana Scherer
Tayla Ryan, Boston Medical Center
Tayla is one of the most helpful nurses I have ever met. She is always ready to give anyone a hand. She is kind and compassionate to all her patients. Every day, she comes to work with a bright smile and a great attitude. Thank you for everything you do for BMC.—Nominated by Avery Kilgore
Jeanne Sheehan, Boston Medical Center
Jeanne is an operating room (OR) nurse who often takes charge in the Moakley OR. Jeanne is a critical thinker and regularly brings questions forward for clarification, seeking the standard of care and best practice. She looks for more information and requests education for the team when necessary. Jeanne is clinically excellent and a strong patient advocate and proponent of safe patient care in surgery. Thank you, Jeanne, you are a pleasure to work with.—Nominated by Donna Amado
Cecilia Thai, Boston Medical Center
I have been lucky to work with Cecilia. She always goes the extra mile for her patients and colleagues. She has the kindest heart and is an incredible nurse.—Nominated by Demitria Buccieri
Marilyn Vachon, Boston Medical Center
Marilyn has been a registered nurse for decades, and her vast knowledge and support of new practicing nurses are incomparable. She is approachable and provides a safe, productive environment for new nurses. Navigating the complex and intimidating hospital setting can frighten new nurses, but Marilyn has helped orient many of them into successful careers. Marilyn is also one of the most caring and attentive nurses I have seen. Her holistic and integrative approach helps her patients in the hospital and sets them up for success once they’re discharged. For example, when a patient who was discharged left their medications at the hospital. Marilyn drove them to the patient’s house after her shift.—Nominated by Kelly Miller
Kelly Miller
Colleen Webb, Boston Medical Center
In the seven years I’ve known Colleen as a staff nurse on 6 West Menino, I’ve seen her as a trusted, compassionate teammate with great energy. Colleen also worked as a visiting nurse in the local community. Many patients already knew her from her skillful get-things-done attitude. Colleen’s eagerness to learn and take on challenges has led her to help students become future nurses. Coleen’s untiring pursuit of excellence leads her to volunteer on various hospital committees, such as the Informatics and Nurse Practice committees. The moment I met her, I thought, “Here is a nurse with great talent who has made all the difference to her patients, families, peers, community, and the future of nursing.” Colleen has an equal passion to climb mountains and hike trails with the same energy she puts into nursing. I hope the community gets to meet a nurse with such hope and commitment as Colleen has shown to me.—Nominated by Michael Flynn
Colleen Webb, Boston Medical Center
As Colleen’s colleague, I’ve seen her superstar nursing abilities and phenomenal patient care on many occasions. She is the definition of an advocate, and even in the busy hospital setting, her patients always remember her name. She is smart, trustworthy, funny, and brave. Being in the hospital can be scary. Colleen does whatever she needs to do to ensure her patients feel safe, supported, and heard. I remember she once sang familiar church hymns to a confused and scared patient during a bedside procedure. The patient focused on Colleen’s singing, calming them enough to get through the procedure with ease. It brought everyone in the room to tears. Colleen also educates nursing students, helping to bring future superstar nurses into practice.—Nominated by Kelly Miller
Colleen Webb, Boston Medical Center
Colleen is a nursing inspiration and leader on our 6 West unit. She mixes wisdom and compassion with knowledge and is leading the next generation of nursing down a strong career path. She displays talents as a caregiver and an educator and is a source of advice to all her colleagues who trust her to be both diplomatic and blunt and an advocate. I have watched her teach her nursing students clinical skills and compassion effortlessly, and she’s as diligent in her delivery of care, an expert in geriatrics and cardiology. She is a leader on informatics and working with Epic technology upgrades and active on our unit practice council as well. She is an outspoken leader on our unit. —Nominated by Lisa Rebello
Editors: Spence & Sanders Communications, LLC.
Colleen Webb
Kaleen Donovan
Boston Medical Center
Kelly Miller
Boston Medical Center