The UPHS Nursing Excellence Awards recognize nurses for their contributions to quality patient care, their clinical knowledge and professional achievements. Congratulations to all of this year’s winners!

• Lillian Brunner Clinical Judgment and Decision Making Award

Linda Phillips, BSN, RN              CPUP

Heather Trout, BSN, RN             HUP

Alanna Dancis, BSN, RN             PHCHS

Amy McGovern, RN, CCRN          PAH

Javena Bowens, RN                    PPMC

Lauren McCaney, BSN, RN          GSPP

• Rosalyn J. Watts Nurse-Patient/Family Relationship Award:  

Kara Pravdo, BSN, RN                CPUP

Dawn Namiotka, RN                   HUP

Matthew Day, RN, CHPN            PHCHS

Keisha L. Jones, BSN, RN           PAH

Holly Strine, RN                        PPMC

Analyn Trinidad, BSN, RN          GSPP

• Dorothy Botdorf Award for Clinical Leadership: 

Rachel Woods, BSN, RN                     CPUP

Vonda Davidson, BSN, RN, CPAN        HUP

Mary Townsend, BSN, RN, HNB-BC, RM   PHCHS

Janine Pantalone, BSN, RNC-OB          PAH

Regina Lavelle, BSN, RN, CCRN           PPMC

Jamie L. Thomas, BSN, RN                 GSPP

• Helen McClelland Award for Clinical Scholarship:

Kimberly Olson, MSN, RN, CDE            CPUP

Laura Carpenter, BSN, RN, IBCLC        HUP

Sally Kraynik, BSN, RN, CHPN              PHCHS

Suzanne Rogers, BSN, RN, CNOR         PAH

Lise Bauman, RN                                PPMC

Kristopher Jackson, BSN, RN, PCCN, CHES  GSPP

For photos of the winners, click here.