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2010 March of Dimes Nurse of the Year Awards On December 9, 2010, the March of Dimes annual Nurse of the Year awards were presented during a breakfast program at the Meydenbauer Center in Bellevue, WA. One hundred fifteen nurses were nominated by their peers, in 14 categories for their contribution to the nursing profession and to patient care.
WSNA would like to recognize 22 WSNA members that were nominated by their peers for the 2010 March of Dimes Nurse of the Year Awards:
WSNA congratulates these nurses as the recipients of the 2010 Nurse of the Year Awards.
Christine Aquino Seattle Children’s Hospital
Nina Geiger Harborview Medical Center
Margaret Orn Harrison Medical Center
Patient / Clinical Care A Nurse who demonstrates excellence in delivering care directly to the patient in any clinical setting.
Research / Advancing the Profession A nurse who has made contributions that have advanced research or advanced the nursing profession.
Barbara Haner Providence Regional Medical Center Everett
Diane Cruikshank Providence Regional Medical Center Everett
Leadership A nurse who has demonstrated exceptional leadership in nursing or patient care services in any setting
Advocacy for Patients A nurse who goes beyond the call of duty to advocate for patients.
Paula Skomski Providence Regional Medical Center Everett Innovation / Creativity A nurse who has made innovative / creative contributions that have improved patient care.
Elaine Beardsley Seattle Children’s Hospital Education A nurse who has made significant contributions in education, professional development, and / or long-term learning of nursing professionals.
Shannon Fitzgerald Seattle Children’s Hospital Community Service A nurse who has made significant professional or voluntary contributions in community-based settings, such as public schools or community outreach efforts.
Dale Fukura Providence Regional Medical Center Everett Mentoring A nurse who provides positive, professional influence, guidance, and support of other nurses in any setting.
Colette Dahl Granite Falls School District School Nurse A nurse who provides direct care to children in grades K-12 and has made a lasting contribution to the health of students. WSNA Member
Kimberly Chu University of Washington School of Nursing New Generation A nursing student who has demonstrated outstanding professionalism and mastered the coursework necessary for a successful nursing career.
Rebecca James St. Joseph Medical Center (Tacoma) Denise Ross Ocean Beach Hospital Michele Asplin Seattle Children’s Hospital William Koenig St. John – PeaceHealth Longview Julie Smith Seattle Children’s Hospital Sherrilyn Avery Seattle Children’s
Valerie MacConnell Providence Regional Medical Center Everett
Andrew Mason Seattle Children’s
Perinatal / Pediatric A nurse whose influence and service in the care of pregnant mothers and babies exemplifies the mission of the March of Dimes to improve the health of babies.
Kathleen Johnson Edmonds School District Distinguished Nurse of the Year A nurse whose contributions and accomplishments have had an extraordinary influence within the nursing profession in Western Washington. WSNA Member
Cindi Smith Seattle Children’s Danielle Buller St. Joseph Medical Center (Tacoma) Catherine McGuinnes Seattle Children’s Hospital Mary Tholen St. Clare Hospital Patricia Curry Seattle Children’s Hospital Julie Moramarco Seattle Children’s Hospital Hector Valdivia Seattle Children’s Hospital April Ferrer-Golla Seattle Children’s Hospital Cari Nelson Virginia Mason Medical Center
Frankie T. Manning Legend of Nursing A retired nurse whose lifetime career has advanced the field of nursing for all generations to come.
Daryl Ware St. Clare Hospital Melinda Garberich Seattle Children’s Hospital Leslie Newell Seattle Children’s Hospital Marna Yates University of Washington Medical Center Susan Gattiw Skagit Valley Hospital
Jami Greenfield Ocean Beach Hospital Rising Star A nurse who, within the first 18 months of practice, exemplifies outstanding caring, leadership, and professionalism.
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