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In celebration of National Nurses Week, we are honoring each and every nomination in the Nurses: The Heart of Health Care program. Be sure to scroll through to see a glimpse into how each of these tireless professionals impacted coworkers, patients and families.
This program is supported by presenting sponsor BJC HealthCare and title sponsors Delmar Gardens and Mercy.
Abbie Martin
Mercy Hospital St. Louis
Abbie is an integral part of our care team. As a nurse educator, Abbie onboards new nurses, provides ongoing education for our team and demonstrates a passion for nursing. Abbie provides education in fun and creative ways to keep our coworkers engaged.
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Alexandria Gibson
Christian Hospital
Alex delivers high-quality care to her patients while supporting her team each day. She builds trusting relationships with her patients and continues to put safety above all else.
Amy Alice Marchesi
Christian Hospital
For her dedication, commitment and incredible care.
Amy L. Miller
SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. Louis
Amy is a great nurse who gets up very early to get to work by 5:30 a.m. She works in same-day surgery and stays until all the patients are gone for the day. She goes above and beyond her duties.
Ann Fann
SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital
For being the most loving, caring and compassionate nurse I've ever had.
Anne Denison
Christian Hospital
For always being the 'vibe-setter' and bringing the fun to any situation. She makes nursing education entertaining and less stressful for new nurses!
Annie Denison
Christian Hospital
Being an exceptional nurse, educator and fierce advocate for her unit.
Antionette Elliott
Mercy Hospital St. Louis
For always advocating for her patients.
April
Missouri Baptist Medical Center
I was admitted to Missouri Baptist and she went above and beyond in taking care of me.
April Huff
Mercy Hospital Jefferson
April displays amazing care, empathy and compassion.
Ashley Caltry
Missouri Baptist Sullivan Hospital
For going above and beyond for her coworkers and all of her patients. She is a float nurse. She works in the OB, ER, as a house supervisor, in med/surg, CCU and psych. She will answer all call lights, help with IV insertions, assist with NG tube placements and foley placement.
Beth Riemer
Mercy Hospital South St. Louis
For the way that she has served and cared for patients with care, love and humor for over 40 years.
Betsy Burbank-Robart
Private Duty
She always does the best job possible for her patients!
Bonnie Edwards
Bonnie is a phenomenal nurse!
Bridget Coleman
BJC HealthCare
For always inspiring me and our coworkers to be our best!
Brigid Driscoll
Select Specialty Hospital - Town and Country
For always being willing to help her techs!
Brittany Smith
DaVita Kidney Care
For her selfless dedication to those in need who are going through major life changes.
Bryana Gordley
St. Louis Children's Hospital
For being an amazing friend and always having a smile on her face no matter how tired or run down she is. Thank you for being you and always supporting me.
CTOR Nurses
St. Louis Children's Hospital
For their compassion and teamwork.
Debra Albright
Missouri Eastern Correctional Center
I would like to thank this nurse for her 40 years of dedication to caring for others, especially the inmates of the corrections center where she works.
Fifi Yuma
VA Northern California Health Care | Veterans Affairs
For being amazing and being a great mom.
Gina Wichern-Chitwood
Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital
Being caring and present with every patient, and standing up for patients.
Heather Wilson
Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital
For great care.
Jennifer
SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital
The best, most caring nurse in St. Louis.
Jessica Karadja
Barnes-Jewish Hospital
For her humor, humbleness and honesty, and for always putting the patients first. Best psych nurse ever.
Joann Worrhy
SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. Louis
For being passionate, caring, loving and patient with the patients.
For always helping. She often feels tired, but she says she can't quit because her patients are her priority. She loves helping those who can't help themselves.
Kara Concotta
Missouri Baptist Medical Center
For exceptional management.
Katherine Valencia
Mercy Hospital St. Louis
Katie is kind and thoughtful to all patients. Her goal is to make sure that each patient in her care is taken care of during their entire stay in the hospital. Thank you, Katie!
Kathi Shelton
Christian Hospital
For always going above and beyond in everything she does. She is a natural leader and always strives to learn more and be the best she can be for her coworkers and patients.
Katie Cruse
Christian Hospital
For Katie's dedication to educating our patient care techs.
Kelly Clark
Mercy Hospital South St. Louis
She is empathetic and compassionate, and is totally committed to the patients under her care as well as her coworkers that she supervises.
Kenyatta Griffin
Aetna
Thank you for your outstanding dedication and care. Your compassion and kindness have made a real difference in my recovery. I am grateful for the exceptional support you provided during my time at your hospital. Thank you for your unwavering dedication to patient care.
Kristi Schultz
For being my advocate when hospitalized and at home.
Lacey Herrin
Select Specialty Hospital - St. Louis
For being a great nurse.
Linda Milligan
Barnes-Jewish Hospital
For over 40 years of inspired service to patients and mentoring students at BJC.
Marianne Torbert
Christian Hospital
I want to thank Marianne for giving moral support, for being a wealth of knowledge and for encouraging me to be the best nurse I can be.
Martay Shepard
Christian Hospital
For always being the brightest spirit for all of his patients on some of their darkest days.
Martina Hayden
BJC Hospice
For Martina's love, patience and kindness to hospice patients and their families.
Mary Beth Funkhauser
SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital
For her dedication and knowledge.
Megan Dethloff
BJC HealthCare
Megan puts so much heart into everything she does.
Megan McCarron
Alton Mental Health Center
For always standing up for what's right for patients, even when no one else will. They say you do too much, you say you could never do enough.
Melinda Black
SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. Louis
For 38 years of exceptional service.
Mercy Research Nurses
Mercy Hospital St. Louis
Mercy Research nurses support research activities, across the entire St. Louis region. Each of them embody compassion and resilience in every task they undertake.
Monicea Hall
Fresenius Kidney Care
For always putting the patients and her coworkers before herself. She is well known in multiple fields of nursing.
Nurse C
She is a lifesaver. I nominate her for her professionalism, the ability to touch so many hearts, her thoughtfulness, unwavering support and always being there in a time of need.
Nurse-Family Partnership Team
St. Louis County Department of Public Health
Thank you for your dedication to the families in our community. Your steadfast work to improve health equity and decrease disparities is admirable.
Patrick J. Bryan
Missouri Baptist Medical Center
For being a friend and stoic teammate in health care.
Payal Greene
Christian Hospital
Payal is always a team player. She works to ensure that her team has what they need to be successful. She is a patient advocate and works closely with the physicians to ensure they get what they need.
Renee Elliott
Mercy Hospital Washington
For being compassionate, and never failing to make her patients feel safe and comfortable.
Shemeka Ford
DaVita Kidney Care
For being a loving, compassionate nurse.
Sherrie Braxton
I want to thank Sherrie for being a wonderful director.
SLCH Operating Room
St. Louis Children's Hospital
For their teamwork.
Stacey Lindley
Christian Hospital
For being an exceptional nurse educator.
Stephanie Naumann
Barnes-Jewish Hospital
I want to thank Stephanie for her unmatched ability to show care and compassion for her patients.
Tanis Miller
ComWell Health
For her drive to continuously help individuals with mental disabilities.
The nursing staff
SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - St. Charles & Wentzville
Day in and day out the nursing team at SSM St. Joseph - St Charles and Wentzville provides exceptional care to our patients and their families. Their dedication to care and compassion for each patient, at each encounter, is a testament to their commitment to the SSM mission and the profession of nursing.
Tracey Campbell
City of St. Louis Department of Health
Ms. Campbell's years of clinical management and willingness to dedicate the necessary time, imagination and persuasion to internal and external customers have served the department, city and community well. Her dedication and commitment to St. Louis and her desire to improve health equity for all are unparalleled.
Trish, Kim and staff
BJC Medical Group at Progress West - Primary Care
For their guidance.
Trisha Kaplan
Barnes-Jewish Hospital
This nurse is the most caring individual. She helps patients get placed on the National Kidney Transplant list. She works as the mediator between a board of doctors and the patient. She tells her patients she cares.
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