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Amanda Reeves
Twenty-four registered nurses from INTEGRIS Health were selected as finalists for the 2024 March of Dimes Nurse of the Year Award. Of those, six were named winners at the annual gala held in November.
Winners and their respective categories were Stacey Purintun, Charge Nurse; Madison Brady, Emergency; Tina Edwards, Nursing Management; Jess Mathews, Critical Care; Dakota Clayton, Rising Star; Aaliyah Herron, General Medical/Surgical.
Finalists included Jennifer Bales, Michele Bradshaw, Tonya Carver, Terra Collie, Amy Deimel, Shirley Font, Amber Hobbs, Tami Inman, Tayler Mize, Matthew Newcomb, Angela Ramming, Molly Reyes, Stacy Sargent, Brenda Southwell, Linda Suderman, Kimberly Wall, Kelly Westfahl and Candace Zerger.
“Congratulations to all of our finalists and winners,” says INTEGRIS Health Chief Nursing Officer Pidge Lohr. “Your dedication, compassion and excellence in nursing inspire us all and make a lasting impact on our patients and communities. We are proud to celebrate your achievements!”
According to the March of Dimes, nominees for the award must exemplify an extraordinary level of caring and compassion in the delivery of patient care services, be perceived as a leader among peers and affect positive change in the profession, workplace and community. Winners are selected by a committee of health care professionals who review each confidential nomination.
