Dominican nursing administrator, Gorda Peters-Joseph, was recently honored by the Jacobi Medical Center in New York for almost three decades of dedicated work in pediatric and nursing care.
According to to the citation she was being honored “for 29 years of expert and caring pediatric nursing service and for superb nursing leadership shaped by inclusive and effective teamwork. Gorda’s loving hands on approach to her young patients, their families and her staff has improved and brightened the lives of thousands of children, while illuminating a path of excellence for all who serve with her”.
Gorda, known as Geda, was born in Marigot and is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Albert Peters to whom she gives credit for her success.
As a young child her parents always made education the primary focus, and she remembers her dad’s instructions the day they left for the US, “remember you all are going to America for education.”
Geda is thankful to her parents, family, teachers and friends who have supported her through the years.
She began her education at the Marigot Old Zion Primary school and then the Convent High School, where she was well known for netball and track and field.
Shortly after graduation migrated to the United States.
She continued her education in New York and graduated from Bronx Community College with an Associate Degree in Nursing.
She went on to Pace University where she obtained a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. She received her Masters of Science/Pediatric Nurse Practitioner from Lehman College.
Geda is currently the Assistant Director of Pediatrics at Jacobi Medical Center, where she is responsible for the Pediatric Emergency Department, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Pediatric Ambulatory Care Unit and the Pediatric In-Patient Unit.
She said she is proud of her accomplishments and hopes to continue her educational journey as much as she can.
Her success, she claims, is an example of hard work and determination.
There’s always a spoiler in the midst. Where in the hell does Linton come in. Dominicans can do well wherever they are. You do not have to migrate to America to do well. In America they will work under all kinds of conditions but in Dominica they will treat you like shit.
Not taking anything away from Ms Peters, there are lots of Dominicans at home and overseas who have great accomplishments but they don’t go about tooting their horns. Ms Peters has worked hard for her accomplishments and she deserves the accollades. So don’t start making it a political topic.
Geda, so happy to read this. Very proud of you. My love and best wishes
Wow Geeds, I am so excited to hear of all your accomplishments,you was always a kind,caring,passionate person. I am very proud of you. Enjoy all of your success,Muah! Muah! :lol
Congratulations to Geda on a career well worked and lived. Your husband and your 3 children are your most ardent supporters and we all wish you the best in your future endeavors.
Hello and good morning my people. Well I would like to congratulate Ms Peters on her accomplishments and for the services she provided to the people of NYC aspecially the Bronx. Congrats again .
Way to go great achievement, congrats
Great job Geda
Congratulations Geda. I am not surprised at all of your great accomplishments. I will never forget when your relieved my friends baby from a chest congestion at Montefiore hospital allowing him to breath freely again. You are the best. Thank you.
Congrats Sis, I am very proud of you. Keep up the good work. I love you and God bless you.
Always knew you had great potentials. May u continue to shine, Geda. Now the world is your oyster…indeed.
Geda, Congratulations on a job well done. I myself have put in all my three decades in Pediatric and NICU nursing. It is very rewarding to take care of the “little people,” and I have never regretted making that choice. Success and achievement definitely comes with hard work and determiniation.
I wish I could put in some years with the”little people” at PMH, one never knows what’s in store. I wish you continued success and I am really proud of you, my fellow school mate at CHS, and St. Ann’s house member. God bless you.
Congratulation Sis, I am proud of you. Keep up the good work. God Bless you and I love you
CONGRATS wonderful your hard work has paid off.
Congratulations to my friend Geda as her Assistant Head Nurse in the Pediatric ICU, I know first hand about her dedication and hard work for the community and the sick children that we care for every day, coming from Dominica we have been trained work hard towards a special goal.
Geeds we are so proud of you. What we put in is what we get out. And that’s hard work which comes with appreciation. Also raw and natural talent nurtured. So hats off to you and congrats to you your parents and family. We love you.
Aww Gida, always knew you would do great things Hon, pray your blessings will continue to touch many more lives.
Congrats from your fellow dominican i remember you.
Congratulations to you for your outstanding achievements!
great job Geda you’ve made us proud. Way to go!!!!!!!!
Congrats Geeds, always good to hear of the achievements of another Dominican , but its even more exciting when its another Marigotian. Way to go girl. I know Via an Bouboose are proud parents and so too are those of us who grew up in the same village and share close family connections with you. Great job. Proud of you’
Oh. congrats. that s my school mate at convent high. haven t seen you in years. nice going.
well done Geda..we are proud of u…
Thanks aunty lyn, the family is proud of her.
Great job! Go for your Ph.D.
Congratulations to a fellow marigotian! We are proud of you
marigotian doing good things keep it up!
congrats love the nurses,
Congratulations Ms. Peters. Give it up for Marigot you all. You are the best. Thank you for representing.
Dominicans always do better in America than Dominica, because their Govt too oppressive and stifle there creativity, i hope this changes with Linton.