RN Bob Protesto is Shore Medical Center's April Guardian Angel.
SOMERS POINT - Shore Medical Center recognized Registered Nurse Bob Protesto of Somers Point as its April Guardian Angel for providing passionate and exceptional care to Shore's patients.
Shore established the Guardian Angel program to enable community members to say 'thank you' to a special Shore caregiver through a donation to the medical center in their honor.
Bob has been a devoted member of our team for more than two decades," nurse manager Kelly Duma of the 5 Hayes Unit, said. "His calm demeanor and clinical expertise is second to none. He is the true definition of a team player. Fellow staff members know that when Bob is working, the shift will be great.
Robert provided me great care and was so attentive to my needs," said the grateful patient who provided the honorarium. "He was so pleasant, caring, and efficient, which made me feel as though I was his only patient.
Duma said Protesto consistently receives compliments and kudos from his patients.
He treats every patient with the utmost respect and courtesy. His kind spirit and true ability to listen separates him from others, Duma said. Patients regularly come to the unit and request Bob to be their nurse.
