December 5, 2005 (FAR ROCKAWAY, NY) - - - St. John’s Episcopal Hospital, South Shore,has appointed Lynore Dupiton, RN, MSN, CCRN, to the position of Vice President, Patient Care Services/Chief Nursing Officer. Ms. Dupiton will be responsible for the supervision of Nursing Services.

Formerly Mrs. Dupiton held the position of Assistant Vice President, Patient Care Services at St. John’s. She has been employed at the Hospital for 29 years, starting as a staff nurse in surgery. She rose through the ranks after being promoted to Assistant and then Nurse Manager of the intensive care unit. She also held the position of Director of the Emergency Department and Critical Care.

She holds a BSN degree from Excelsior College-State University of New York, and an MSN from Molloy College. She is certified in critical care nursing.

Mrs. Dupiton is a member of St. John’s Episcopal Hospital Development Board.