Employee Spotlight Shines on Lisette Drummond, RN, BSN, CEFM

Posted on March 19, 2026 by Andrew Rubin

This month, we are proud to shine our Employee Spotlight on Lisette Drummond, RN, BSN, C-EFM, an employee at Jamaica Hospital Medical Center for over 21 years. During her years at the hospital she has worked on several different units including: med/surg, pediatrics, ICU, emergency department, labor and delivery, and radiology. Through all of these opportunities, she has gained a great deal of experience. In addition to her role as a nurse, Lisette currently serves as the chairperson for the Labor Management Committee meetings.

Lisette is originally from the Caribbean. After she moved to the United States, she received her BSN from Lehman College. In her free time, she enjoys participating in medical missions, and community health fairs. She considers herself an avid traveler and has visited many foreign countries. One of her most memorable trips was to Kruger National Park in South Africa where she was able to view the “Big Five” lions, leopards, elephants, rhinos and buffalo.

Lisette is a devoted mother and wife. She enjoys creating meaningful memories with her family and friends. She enjoys a wide variety of foods from many different cultures. Lisette likes gospel and afro beats music.

Jamaica Hospital was instrumental in Lisette’s decision to become a nurse. She had a near death medical emergency in 2000 and she credits the staff of Jamaica Hospital for the life saving treatment that she received. This inspired Lisette to leave modelling and pursue a career in nursing. She has found a great deal of job satisfaction with caring for, and engaging with the multicultural patients and staff at the hospital. We are very proud to have Lisette as a member of our team and look forward to her continuing for many more years.

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Employee Spotlight Shines on Beverly Lewis-English, MSN, RN

Posted on December 18, 2025 by Andrew Rubin

This month, our Employee Spotlight shines on Beverly Lewis-English, MSN, RN, Clinical Nurse Manager. Beverly has been employed at Jamaica Hospital Medical Center for 18 years, beginning her career as an LPN on 3 South and then transferring to MediSys East New York. She returned to 3 South after becoming a registered nurse.

Beverly was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. She attended P.S. 233 and is a graduate of Samuel J. Tilden High School. Beverly received an Associate Degree in paralegal studies from the New York City College of Technology, then went on to receive her LPN certification from the Vocational Education & Extension Board (VEEB). Beverly obtained her Associate Degree in Nursing from the Helene Fuld College of Nursing, then received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing and her Master of Science in Nursing with an emphasis in Nursing Leadership degrees from the Grand Canyon University. She is a member of Sigma Theta au International Honor Society of Nursing.

She has three children, two daughters and one son. She enjoys spending her free time with family and friends. She loves to meet new people and learn about various cultures. She also values quiet time just relaxing at home. Beverly enjoys traveling. Her favorite places are Guyana, South America where her parents are from, and also the Dominican Republic. One day she hopes to visit Thailand.

Beverly likes different types of food and is always willing to try foods from other cultures. She enjoys different types of music, and in high school, she played the saxophone and the piano. She likes to entertain and to plan events. In everything she does, she places God first and believes in the importance of family, integrity, and living a full and purposeful life.

Beverly served six years as an Army Reservist and that experience taught her discipline, leadership, adaptability and to have a commitment to helping others.

Beverly enjoys working at Jamaica Hospital because it is where she grew up professionally. She continues to be inspired by the diversity, resilience and strength of the community that we serve. Working at Jamaica Hospital has afforded her the opportunity to make a direct impact on providing quality patient care alongside an exceptional team of nurses, physicians, and support staff. We are pleased to have Beverly as a member of our staff and look forward to continue working with us for many more years in the future.

Employee Spotlight Shines on Catherine Conley

Posted on October 27, 2025 by Andrew Rubin

This month, we are proud to shine our Employe Spotlight on Catherine Conley who works in the shipping and receiving department at Jamaica Hospital Medical Center. Catherine began her career with the hospital seven years ago as a medical assistant in the Women’s Health Center and two years ago she moved over to her current position in shipping and receiving.

Catherine was raised in the Williamsburg section of Brooklyn where she attended P.S. 132, and J.H.S 126. She continued her education at Queens Vocational Technical School graduating in 1999. She currently resides in Queens. Catherine has one daughter who is 22 years old of whom she is very proud, and a seven year old dog named Harley.

In her free time, Catherine enjoys going for long walks, roller skating, doing yoga and watching action movies. Her favorite movie series are the Transformers which she has seen countless times. Her most recent vacation was a cruise to Mexico in 2024. She plans on visiting the Dominican Republic and Jamaica next year. Catherine’s favorite foods are Soul, Italian, Spanish, and Caribbean.

Catherine enjoys starting her day by listening to music. She likes many different types of music, especially Pop, Rock, Rap, and her favorite performers are James Brown, Gladys Knight, Marilyn Manson, Kid Rock and Wu Tang Clan.

Family and friends are very important to Catherine. She says that she is very thankful to have positive people in her life. She feels very fortunate to work at Jamaica Hospital because the team of people she works with is phenomenal. She is always very happy to come to work every morning. We are glad to have Catherine as a member of our staff and we look forward to her continuing to work with us for many more years into the future.

Employee Spotlight Shines on Mary Rose Galvez

Posted on September 25, 2025 by Andrew Rubin

This month, we are proud to shine our Employee Spotlight on Mary Rose Galvez, a Physical Therapist at Jamaica Hospital Medical Center. Mary Rose has been employed at the hospital for 21 years.

Mary Rose was born and raised in Quezon City in Manila, Philippines. She went to the School of the Holy Spirit for both elementary and high school and then attained her degree in Physical Therapy at PRI College of Sciences. She was one of four children and the only daughter.

She moved to the United States in the year 2000, first residing near family in Warwick, Rhode Island. Then a year later, she moved to New York City for work. Today, she lives in Queens Village with her husband Jerome and their two children, Justin who is 18 and Myra who is 16. In her free time, Mary Rose enjoys spending time with family, watching movies, and taking day trips on the weekends. She enjoys traveling, especially visiting family in the Philippines, as well as hiking, going to the beach, exploring waterfalls, historic houses, mansions and lighthouses. Mary Rose likes to eat a variety of cuisines, like Thai, Vietnamese, Japanese, and of course, Filipino.

Mary Rose tells us that music is her life, and she listens to it whenever she can. The era of music she likes most is from the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s. While she was in high school Mary Rose played volleyball and softball. These days, her favorite sport to play is badminton. She also likes party planning and decorating.

Mary Rose thoroughly enjoys her career. Her colleagues work very closely with one another, and she likes being part of the Physical Therapy Team at Jamaica Hospital. Working with her patients gives her a great deal of satisfaction because she knows she is helping to improve their lives. We look forward to having Mary Rose as part of our team for many more years to come.

Employee Spotlight Shines on Kirk Comrie, RN

Posted on August 27, 2025 by Andrew Rubin

This month, we are proud to shine our Employee Spotlight on Kirk Comrie, RN, Assistant Head Nurse at Jamaica Hospital Medical Center.

Kirk began his career at Jamaica Hospital at the age of 23, which was 11 years ago and has risen up through the ranks to become an Assistant Head Nurse. This year Kirk was given the Nurse of Distinction Award.

Kirk grew up in the Bronx and still resides there. He attended PS 97, Harry S. Truman High School, received his ADN degree at Virginia State University and his BSN degree at Chamberlain University. He has two children, a boy, Lyle who is 10 years old and a girl Zara who is five years old.

Kirk enjoys traveling and is very proud of the fact that he has visited six of the seven continents. He has been to over 20 countries, and his favorite city is Tokyo. He likes learning about different cultures and exploring new places. In his free time, he likes to spend time with his family. He also enjoys going to new restaurants, his favorite food is seafood. Kirk likes to go bowling and watch sci-fi shows. He loves music, especially from the 1990’s and early 2000’s R&B. Basketball is the sport he enjoys watching. The key to his happiness is being a positive person to those around him.

Kirk likes working at Jamaica Hospital because he has met some amazing people along the way. He believes working at the hospital has made him the man he is today. His colleagues are not only like a team to him, they are like family. His career as a nurse allows him to have a positive impact on people’s lives. It is a very rewarding feeling to be able to make a difference in the lives of others. We look forward to Kirk being a member of our team and the Jamaica Hospital family for many years in to the future.

Employee Spotlight Shines on Shiv Kumarie Santram, RN

Posted on July 23, 2025 by Andrew Rubin

This month we are proud to shine our Employee Spotlight on Shiv Kumarie Santram, RN, Clinical Nurse Manager. Shiv began her nursing career at Jamaica Hospital Medical Center in 2016, on 4 South Telemetry. In 2017 she was promoted to Assistant Head Nurse of the unit and in 2020 Shiv was promoted to Clinical Nurse Manager. She is currently on 6 South, a Med-Surgical Unit.

Shiv was born in Endeavour Leguan, Guyana where she attended Eastern Leguan Primary School, Leguan Secondary School and West Demerara Secondary School. She emigrated to the United States in 2001 and continued her education at Long Island University, obtaining her BSN degree in 2015, and her MSN/MBA in 2022 from Grand Canyon University. Shiv is currently pursuing her DNP at Grand Canyon University with an expected graduation date of 2027.

Shiv married her husband Navindra Santram in 2004 and he also works at Jamaica Hospital. They have two teenage sons and live in South Ozone Park, Queens. Their family also includes a dog named Summer and a cat named Spring. In her free time Shiv enjoys online shopping, watching tv shows without commercials and she volunteers in the community with her family at health fairs, cleaning up the beach in Rockaway and in local parks. She likes to travel, and her favorite places to visit are Florida and Jamaica. Shiv likes her cultural food from Guyana, especially crab curry with eggplant and eddo. She enjoys listening to Bollywood music, playing cricket and outdoor camping.

Over the years, Shiv has received several recognitions and awards. These included: Excellence in Patient Safety; Making a Difference, certificate of appreciation (outstanding courage, strength, leadership and professionalism), CARE recognition (providing exemplary compassion, advocacy, respect and engagement to patient and family members); and in 2024 Leadership of the Year.

Shiv’s dedication to patient care extends well beyond the walls of our hospital. She was a member in October 2024 of the MediSys Disaster Medical Response Team: Humanitarian aid in Asheville, NC affected by hurricane Helene.

Shiv represented Jamaica Hospital in 2024 at the Sigma Theta Tau International Research Congress Sharing Insights; Advance Care: Disseminating Nursing Research and Evidence for the Future in Singapore, Indonesia. Also in 2024, she represented Jamaica Hospital – 1199 SEIU in missionary work at Montego Bay Jamaica ” Empathy in Action: Caring Beyond Ourselves; Honoring Self-Care”.

Shiv likes working at Jamaica Hospital because she wants to make a difference in people’s lives. The people she works with have become like family to her and assisting patients on a daily basis provides her great satisfaction. We look forward to her continuing to work with us for many more years in to the future.

Employee Spotlight Shines on Radica Rampersuad

Posted on October 31, 2024 by Andrew Rubin

This month, we are proud to shine our Employee Spotlight on Radica Rampersaud, a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) at Jamaica Hospital Medical Center. She has been a member of our team for 21 years.

Radica is a native of Guyana, South America where her early education took place. She attended elementary school at Mibikuri South, Corentyne, Berbice, Manchester Secondary School, and graduated from Guyana School of Agriculture. In 1995, she moved to New York where she first lived in the Cypress Hills section of Brooklyn, and later on moved to Ozone Park, where she currently resides. Attending college in New York was a challenge for her because she was raising two small children and working 30 hours a week as a cashier in a supermarket, all while studying for her degree. Radica accomplished her goal and received her Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy from the Borough of Manhattan Community College.

Radica is very family oriented. She has two daughters of whom she is very proud, both of whom volunteered at Jamaica Hospital and now both work in the healthcare field. One daughter is a clinical pharmacist and the other is a physician assistant in orthopedic surgery. She is grateful to her husband for all of his support through the years. Her dog Aurora and her cat named Grey are also part of her family.

In her free time, Radica enjoys online shopping, cooking and spending time with family. She also likes to go to movies and restaurants. Her favorite types of food are West Indian, Thai and Mexican. Her favorite types of music are Bollywood and Chutney. Radica enjoys traveling, especially to Europe and Asia. Dubai is one of the places that holds special interest for her and she plans on traveling to Japan soon with family. The sports that she enjoys watching are cricket and soccer.

Radica takes pride in making a difference in the community. This is something that she accomplishes through providing exceptional healthcare to her patients along with other members of the hospital staff. Radica enjoys being able to teach respiratory therapy students, and working closely with doctors and nurses in a team approach to caring for patients. In 2022, she received a proclamation from the New York State Senate for being an Outstanding Woman in Healthcare on the occasion of Women’s History Month. We are very fortunate to have Radica as a member of our Jamaica Hospital team and we look forward to having her continue working with us for many more years into the future.

Employee Spotlight Shines on Denise Roman, PT, DPT

Posted on August 29, 2024 by Andrew Rubin

This month, we are proud to shine our Employee Spotlight on Denise Roman, PT, DPT, PPS coordinator and a PT supervisor in the department of physical medicine and rehabilitation.

Denise has been at Jamaica Hospital Medical Center for 34 years. She was born and raised in Georgetown, Guyana. Denise attended Fountain A.M.E and St. Mary’s primary schools, and the Bishop’s High School. After graduating from high school, Denise traveled to Jamaica, West Indies where she studied and received her degree in Physical Therapy at the School of Physical Therapy on the Mona campus of the University of the West Indies. In 1989, Denise immigrated to the United States. She continued her studies at the Empire College, receiving a BS in Community and Human Services. Denise then went on to receive a post graduate certificate in Early Intervention from the Westchester Medical College and a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Utica College.

Denise currently resides in Springfield Gardens. She loves pets and while living in Guyana she had many, but currently doesn’t have any. In her free time she enjoys reading and volunteering with youth programs at her church. Denise has also volunteered with Habitat for Humanity. She believes that volunteering and giving back to the community are very important qualities. Denise has never forgotten the people who have helped her along the way and she feels that that she always wants to do her best to be of service to others.

Denise has traveled extensively and some of the places she has visited are Europe, and the Caribbean Islands. Of course, Guyana is one of her favorite places to visit. Denise enjoys many different types of food, especially West Indian, Mexican and Asian. Her favorite types of music to listen to are gospel, reggae, soca, R&B, jazz and folk. Denise enjoys watching cricket, and track and field. She played netball in school and likes outdoor activities that include walking, parasailing, and white water rafting.

Denise loves working at Jamaica Hospital as it has allowed her to grow professionally and has given her the opportunity to watch the hospital expand . She is proud of the fact that her colleagues work together as a team to ensure the best possible outcomes for our patients. This was very evident during the COVID pandemic as the staff continued to give their best despite the dangers of the disease and being mentally and physically challenged. Denise was very thankful for the care her mother received while being a patient at the hospital and credits the staff for saving her life. We are very proud to have Denise as a member of our team and we look forward to her continuing to work with us for many more years to come.

Employee Spotlight Shines on Dolores Warren, RN, BSN, MSN

Posted on July 25, 2024 by Andrew Rubin

This month, we are proud to shine our Employee Spotlight on Dolores Warren, RN, BSN, MSN, Assistant Director of Nursing.

Dolores has been with Jamaica Hospital Medical Center for 12 years. She grew up in Guyana and came to the United States when she was in her early 20’s. In Guyana, she attended St John’s Elementary School, Cummings Lodge High School, Accountancy and Business Education Center. Dolores received her Associate in Nursing degree from Queens Borough Community College, her BSN from York College, and her MSN Nursing Executive degree from Chamberlain University. She is now also an adjunct professor of nursing at Plaza College where she is able to share her knowledge with nursing students.

Dolores joined Jamaica Hospital as a nursing cadet in 2011 and returned as an RN in 2012, because there has always been a sense of caring and support at the hospital. In 2013 she was promoted to Assistant Head Nurse of 5 North and five years later she became the Nurse Manager of that same unit. During that time, she assisted the organization with establishing the Acute Stroke Unit and becoming a Comprehensive Stroke Designated hospital.

Dolores currently lives in Nassau County. She has three children, two boys and one girl. In her free time she likes to visit the local parks and beaches. She enjoys gardening and her favorite type of movies are good mysteries. One of the places she likes traveling to is St. Martin because the beaches are great and the people are very friendly and welcoming. Dolores likes Thai and Caribbean dishes. The types of music she enjoys are R&B, Jazz, and her favorite artist is Ed Sheeran. The sports she enjoys are football and basketball. Most important to her are family, health, happiness and progression.

Dolores enjoys working at Jamaica Hospital because of the colleagues she works with and nursing leadership. She appreciates the fact that this is an organization that supports internal growth. She also values the diversity of the patients that we are able to assist. We are very happy to have Dolores as part of our team and look forward to her remaining with us for many more years into the future.

Employee Spotlight Shines on Anessa Madraymootoo-Ramdial, RN

Posted on June 26, 2024 by Andrew Rubin

This month, we are proud to shine our employee spotlight on Anessa Madraymootoo-Ramdial, RN, Clinical Nurse Leader on 6 South.

Anessa has been working at Jamaica Hospital Medical Center since 2018. She was born in Guyana and moved with her family to Queens when she was three years old. Since then, she has lived in the Richmond Hill, South Ozone Park area. She attended elementary school at PS 100Q, middle school at MS 226, high school at Hillcrest High School. Anessa obtained her Associate’s degree and her Bachelor’s degree from the New York City College of Technology. She was the class valedictorian. She then went on to obtain her Master’s in Nursing Administration & Leadership from Capella University in 2023.

Anessa is very family oriented and enjoys spending her free time with her loved ones. She owes much of her success to her parents and is grateful to them for their unwavering support.

Anessa enjoys different types of food, especially Thai, Italian, and West Indian cuisine. One of her favorite activities is online shopping. She enjoys travelling and has a trip planned soon to visit Singapore. One day she hopes to visit Thailand. Other activities that she likes to do are Do-it-Yourself projects and crafting. She likes to design and produce custom-made T-shirts, mugs and welcome signs for events. Her favorite types of music are Bollywood and Soca. She likes to dance as well.

Jamaica Hospital has been a part of Anessa’s life since she was a child. Her experiences as a patient in the pediatric clinic inspired her to pursue a career in healthcare. Despite the challenges that come with being a healthcare worker, Anessa derives immense satisfaction from helping others and there is no greater feeling than serving her community. She enjoys working with the diverse population that we serve. The satisfaction of her patients and colleagues is of paramount importance to her.

Anessa also has a passion for teaching nursing clinical skills to nursing students and it is something she feels very strongly about. It is also a way for her to stay up to date on new evidence-based knowledge that she can share with her colleagues.

Anessa enjoys working at Jamaica Hospital because her team feels like family to her. They support one another and with that comes great opportunities to learn and to grow professionally. We look forward to Anessa continuing to work with us for many more years into the future.