Laura epitomizes the culture of caring at APD. She consistently receives feedback from patients and families about her patient-centered and calm approach.
Paula B. Seaman, MSN, DA, RN, CENPLaura J. Williams, MEd, RN, CEN, an emergency department (ED) nurse at Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital (APD), was named 2025 New Hampshire Emergency Nurse of the Year by the New Hampshire Emergency Nurses Association State Council.
This recognition is given annually to a nurse within an ED who adheres to nursing standards of practice and consistently demonstrates exceptional patient care and professionalism.
“Laura epitomizes the culture of caring at APD,” said Paula B. Seaman, MSN, DA, RN, CENP, APD's chief nursing officer. “She consistently receives feedback from patients and families about her patient-centered and calm approach. She also serves as a preceptor to many of our nurses starting in the ED, helping to sustain the excellent care for which APD’s ED is well known.”
Williams joined APD in 2014. In addition to the ED, she has worked in APD’s medical-surgical and post-anesthesia care units. She has served as a staff nurse, charge nurse, and preceptor. She holds a master of arts degree in education degree from Antioch College.
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