Houston Methodist Sugar Land News
Janet Leatherwood RN, MSN, VP / Chief Nursing Officer
NEW YEAR, NEW GOAL As we move forward into 2014, it’s important to take a few minutes to reflect on all of the hard work and accomplishments achieved during 2013 by our nurses. What a year of major accomplishments throughout each area of the hospital! These last 12 months reflect huge milestones as some have completed their graduate education. We also saw a 2 percent increase in the number of certifications representing the expertise of a nurse. Our professional nurses have shared their expertise at symposium and retreats. Several of our nurses are now serving or will assume lead roles in their professional organizations during 2014. Thank you for all of your hard work and dedication to our nursing profession and I congratulate each of you on your achievements during 2013.
2013 AWARDS AND ACCOLADES
Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital EDUCATION BSN, RN-TO-BSN • Ron Malit, RN MSN • Gilbert Barrera, RN • Judy Jacob-Mathew, RN • Luz Malit, RN • Philomena Valson, RN NEW RNs and GNs • Ainy Ali, RN • Sumaiyyah Amir, RN • Rosanne Applewhite, RN • Andre Bennett, RN • Adrienne Carl, RN • Helen Cosare, RN • Kristen Dang, RN • Phillip Eldridge, GN • Selina Franco, RN • Jeena George, RN • Binu Kurian, RN • Riya Kottor, RN • Shellsea Machachek, RN • Shermel Edwards-Maddox, RN • Gwynne Masalta, RN • Mariamma Mathews, RN • Obi Mbachu, RN • Alnasir Mohammud, GN • Thao Nguyen, RN • Uju Obilo, RN • Jack Ruchirushkul, RN • Jasmine Sanchez, RN • Nelson Stratton, RN • Ibene Tamuno, RN • Gery Thomas, RN • Merlin Thomas, RN • Stuti Trivedi, RN • Anam Virani, RN NEW LVN/LPN • Jessica Anderson, LVN 2013 CLINICAL CAREER PATH ADVANCEMENTS RN II to RN III • Tiffany A. Bittner, RN • Brigit Mathew, RN • Tracy McManaman Bridges, RN • Irene Morrison, RN
CERTIFICATIONS, EXAMINATIONS ACNP-BC ACUTE CARE NURSE PRACTITIONER • Reginald Haynes, RN • Benson Wekesa, RN
CPEN – Certified Pediatric Emergency Nurse • Marissa Ramirez, RN
DAISY CHAMPIONS
CPHQ - Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality • Bonnie Riley, RN • Barbara Bartlett, RN
2013 NURSING AWARDS
ACNS-BC – Adult Clinical Nurse Specialist CSC – Cardiac Surgery (Subspecialty) • Scott Stover, RN Certification CAPA – Certified Ambulatory • Rose Sullivan, RN Perianesthesia Nurse CVRN – Cardiovascular Nurse • Emilie Castillo, RN • Arsenia (Geri) Braza, RN • Usha Pillai, RN • Sanila Enchackal, RN • Kathleen Steward, RN • Flavia Fatima Esmas, RN CCM – Certified Case Manager • Yasmin Patel, RN • Karen Fuller, RN • Kumar Yesudoss, RN • Melissa Guerro, RN FNP-BC Family Nurse Practitioner CCRN – Critical Care RN • Maureen Lall, RN • Ambereen Ali, RN NEA-BC – Nurse Executive, Advanced • Blaire Enser, RN Board Certified • Reginald Haynes, RN • Becky Chalupa, RN • Abigail Martin, RN • Janet Leatherwood, RN • Katherine Sarkaria, RN OCN – Oncology Certified Nurse CEN – Certified Emergency Nurse • Elizabeth Brown, RN • Paula Froelich, RN • Rajani Joseph, RN • Gina Grosser, RN • Arlene Ong, RN • Agnieszaka Kuszynski, RN • Virginia Rodil, RN • Laurie Sweet, RN CGRN – Certified Gastrointestinal Registered Nurse • Bella R. Gumbayan, RN CMSRN-Certified Medical Surgical Registered Nurse • Nimisha Abraham, RN • Anifa Andrade, RN • Daisy Del Rosario, RN • Dolly Varghese, RN CNML – Certified Nurse Manager and Leader • Patricia Lewis, RN COHN-S – Certified Occupational Health Nurse-Specialist • Maureen Lall, RN CPAN - Certified Post Anesthesia Nurse • Molly Mathew, RN • Paschale Dorismond Parks, RN
RN-BC – Medical Surgical Registered Nurse • Edna Akemu, RN • Robin Smith, RN
RNC-LRN – Low Risk Neonatal Nursing • Patti Shaver, RN
• Patricia Lewis, RN • Sally Shen, RN
• Luz Malit, RN “Nursing Innovation”, ICU • Tracy McManaman Bridges, RN “Outstanding Nurse Clinician”, Birthing Center • Irene Morrison, RN “Outstanding Preceptor”, OR Services • Peter Re, RN “Outstanding New Graduate”, Main 6 East • Emilyn Rodriguez, RN “Nursing Leadership”, Main 6 West
GOOD SAMARITAN FOUNDATION 2013 -
Clinical Practice-Small Hospital, Bronze Award • Wanda Butaud, RN • Joy Fey, RN • Judy Jacob-Mathew, RN • Ann Maguire, RN
GOOD SAMARITAN FOUNDATION 2013 -
Nursing Administration and Leadership, Bronze Award • Mona Seele, RN • Sally Shen, RN
POSTER PRESENTATIONS & PANEL MEMBERS
• Lijo Saji, RN; Shared Governance: Engaging Staff Through Shared RNC-NIC-Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing Governance, panel member at the Shared Governance Conference, • Carmelita Amado, RN November 2013 RNC-OB – Inpatient Obstetric Nursing • Lijo Saji, RN & Ancy John, RN; “Bedside • Yamuna Alex, RN Shift Report” • Bridget Amos, RN • Bing Advincula, RN; EBP Journal Club • Rosalie Beckwith, RN Change In Practice • Aleyamma Varghese, RN • Katie Vos RN: panel discussion developing the PICOT question, WCC- Wound Care Certifed selecting a team, and getting started at • Flavia Fatima Esmas, RN HMH Research Institute September, 2013 • Ambereen Ali RN: panel discussion DAISY AWARD WINNERS regarding analyzing and dissemination • Joy Fey, RN – Main 4 East of the results • Maria Rillera, RN – Intensive Care Unit • Phillip Fisher, RN – Intensive Care Unit Continued on page 14 • Suresh Thampi, RN – House Coordinator
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