The annual UPHS Nursing Excellence Awards honor nurses who every day give their most to improve the health and outcomes of patients. Nurses from nine Penn Medicine entities were indiviudally recognized at the ceremony held earlier this year, in one of five categories:
Lillian Brunner Award for Exemplary Practice
The Lillian Brunner Award is given to nurses who demonstrate the highest quality of patient care and influence peers to enhance their nursing practice by acting as a role model resulting in improved quality patient care. The nurse sees the “Big Picture” while collaborating with an interprofessional team to establish appropriate outcomes. The nurse links initiatives/projects to Penn Medicine Blue Print for Quality Imperatives.
- Kimberly Johnson, MNS CCH
- Ashley Balicki, BSN CPUP
- Galyna Vorokhib, BSN GSPP
- Tricia Shustock, BSN HUP
- Lindsay Weaver, BSN LG Health
- Kristi Petrillo, BSN PM at Home
- Danielle Galanowsky, BSN PMPH
- Tricia Abel-Baker, BSN PPMC
- LaShaya Davis, BSN PAH
Dianne Lanham Award for Leadership
The Dianne Lanham Award recognizes the importance of leadership competencies as a component of nursing practice at the point of direct care. Leadership is exemplified by the nurse’s ability to serve as change agent and exhibiting excellent professional interprofessional relations.
- Kristin Taylor, BSNc CCH
- Deanna Potts, MSN CPUP
- Meethu Thomas, BSN GSPP
- Clare Bennett, MSN HUP
- Nicole Zug, BSN LG Health
- Allison Brockson, BSN PM at Home
- Cheryl Raymond, BSN PMPH
- Rhonda Browning, MSN PPMC
- Lisa Scott, BSN PAH
Rosalyn J. Watts Award for Community/Patient/Family Relationships
The Rosalyn J. Watts Award acknowledges nurses who improve the lives of those in need through selfless, courageous, creative and compassionate acts. The nurse forms therapeutic relationships with patients, their families, and the community, which supports a culture the values diversity and promotes inclusion.
- Cathryn Millares, BSN CCH
- Susan Yeck, BSN CPUP
- Malikka Saeed, BSN GSPP
- Cherise DeBouse, BSN HUP
- Sonia Sebastian, BSN LG Health
- Margaret Bagga, MSN PM at Home
- Bernadette Flynn-Kelton, BSN PMPH
- Francoise Eberhardt, BSN PPMC
- Jessica Strauss, BSN PAH
Helen McClelland Award for Research and Innovation
The Helen McClelland Award is given to nurses that exhibit an attitude of clinical inquiry that integrates evaluation and utilizes research and/or the evidence based practice process, in the delivery of patient care. The nurse is committed to the development of innovative strategies to provide best practices.
- Sharon Kirkby, MSN CCH
- Eileen Martinez, BSN CPUP
- Ellen Crockett, BSN GSPP
- Aileen Paredes, BSN HUP
- Devon Olesen, MSN LG Health
- Natasha Le, BSN PM at Home
- Tina Inverson, BSN PMPH
- James Glatts, BSN PPMC
- Bridget Foy-Graven, MSN PAH
Victoria L. Rich Award for Transformational Leadership
The Victoria L. Rich Award is awarded to an exceptional nurse leader at Penn Medicine that inspires, motivates and influences others to improve patient care and fosters a culture of organizational excellence. This nurse combines scientific knowledge, best practices, compassion, and the most advanced technology to solve complex system-wide problems.
- Frances Doyle, MSN CCH
- Kristin McCabe, MSN CPUP
- Nina Renzi, BSN GSPP
- Nicole Hoke, MSN HUP
- Jennifer Fimiani, BSN LG Health
- Jane D’Orazio, BSN PM at Home
- Mindaline Tanpiengco, BSN PMPH
- LeighAnn Mazzone, MSN PPMC
- Kathryn Farrell, MSN PAH