Eight exemplary nursing awardees were nominated and selected by their peers for prestigious
nurse week awards. Recognition promotes empowerment, involvement and continuous
improvement. Michelle Genova, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, Chief Nursing Officer emceed the event,
reading a brief statement about each of the winners describing accomplishments related to
their award distinction. Brian Helleland, Chief Executive, presented the prestigious awards to
each winner as they walked the red carpet.
The evening concluded with some more sweetness—a delicious cake, coffee and tea for family
and co-workers.
Recognition of Nurses
Nurse Week Awards
Transformational Leadership
Brooke Miller, MSN, RNC-OB, RNC-IAP (Surgery)
Preceptor of the Year
Si Nguyen, BSN, RN , CV-BC (Cath Lab)
New Knowledge Improvement & Innovation
Lupe Ramos, MSN, AGACNP-BC (Cardiology)
Structural Empowerment
Maria Ransil, MSN, RNC-MNN,NPD-BC (Clinical Education)
Exemplary Professional Practice
Jonna Allison, MSN, RN, NPD-BC, CNN (Clinical Education)
Nursing Excellence
Melissa Scott, BSN, RN (Obstetrics)
Nursing Assistant/Tech Excellence
Leah Kane, NA (CDU)
Novice Nurse of the Year
Sophie Garrett, BSN, RN (Oncology)
Interprofessional Collaboration
Fall Prevention Committee
Friend of Nursing
Pilar Garcia (Surgical Services)
MD Friend of Nursing
Sudeep Kukreja, MD (Neonatologist/Perinatologist)
