Salute to Nurses
HOUSTON CHRONICLE
Each May, in celebration of the nursing profession, the Houston Chronicle recognizes outstanding nurses in the Greater Houston area with its annual Salute to Nurses Awards. This year Houston Methodist had a record number of nominations and had 13 place in the top 100 with Joseliza Tan, RN, BSN, CCRN, CSC, CMC, PCCN, from Houston Methodist West placing in the top 10!
“This honor ultimately holds me all the more accountable to work harder and to try to keep moving forward.”–Joseliza Tan
With 26 years in nursing including eight years at Houston Methodist Hospital Tan takes extreme pride in working for Houston Methodist. “For me, a Houston Methodist nurse holds herself at a higher standard,” said Tan. “It is neither because of arrogance nor selfimportance, but rather a high degree of compulsion to do what it right. We as Houston Methodist nurses are driven by an innate passion for excellence.” Tan said the Salute to Nurses Award has validated her years of studying and practicing her skills. “To have won was a validation that I made the right decisions in my life,” she said. “This honor ultimately holds me all the more accountable to work harder and to try to keep moving forward.” The Houston Chronicle also named the Top 100 Outstanding Nurses in Houston. Methodist Hospital nurses recognized in this category included:
Debra Amos (HMH)
Joseliza Tan (West)
Jane Herzog (Willowbrook)
Sally Shen (Sugar Land)
Christie Aguirre (HMH)
Rosalie Ramirez (West)
Nathan Way (Willowbrook)
Lisa Lingo (San Jacinto)
Carol Cromer (HMH)
Cristina Dimafiles (Willowbrook)
Linh Nguyen (Sugar Land)
Julie Reyes (HMH)
Liberty Ramas (Sugar Land)
As 2014 honorees, each nurse appeared in a special “Salute to Nurses” section of The Houston Chronicle and was officially recognized at the 2014 Salute to Nurses Luncheon held in their honor. Houston Methodist is proud to have these outstanding nursing clinicians receive such special recognition within our local community.
THE DAISY AWARD
Ema Craioveanu-Stoenescu, RN II in Skilled Nursing, was named the DAISY Award winner for May 2014. From her nomination: “Ema demonstrates the true Houston Methodist I CARE values. She volunteers to assist her co-workers and helps to educate them.” Congratulations, Ema!
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