Posted: 3/8/2019
D Magazine recognizes skill, dedication of healthcare heroes
A total of 24 registered nurses at Parkland Health & Hospital System have been named winners of the 2019 D Magazine Excellence in Nursing Awards, which are designed to shine a spotlight on the unsung heroes of healthcare. Physicians, nurses and patients nominated the most outstanding nurses in north Texas for recognition.
“Recognizing our nurses is an integral aspect of advancing our strategic initiatives of creating an inspiring and supportive environment that fosters high-quality, compassionate care,” said Karen Watts, RN, MSN, NEA-BC, Executive Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer. “Yet again having so many D Magazine Excellence in Nursing honorees is an indication of a broader transformation at Parkland, one that began with an increased focus on patient safety and quality care, and continues as we look to improve patient satisfaction and strengthen our professional practice environment.”
Honored as winners in their categories are:
• Juan Bahena, BSN, RN
• Janice Ballou, DNP, PPCNP, IBCLC
• Jill Benns, MSN, MBA/HCM, RN, PCCN-K, CENP
• Stephanie Booker, BSN, RN, CCRN
• Dawn Borth Lewellen, MHS, CRNA
• Leslie Brown, MSN, APRN, CNM
• Justin Buchert, Med, MS, BSN, RN
• Kathleen Doherty, MSN, RN
• Amy Gloger, MSN, RN, CCRN
• Beverly Hardy-Decuir, DNP, MSN, FACHE, CPHQ, LSSBB
• Catherine Harvey, BSN, RNC-OB, CPLC
• Judy Herrington, MSN, RN
• Celeste Johnson, DNP, APRN, PMH CNS
• Jorie Klein, BSN, RN
• Jean Lovell, EdD, MSN, RNP
• Delaney Massey, BSN, RN, CCRN
• LuAnn McKee, BSN, RN, LP
• Mindy Michel-Ezeh, MSN, RN
• Mitch Netterville Jr., MPA/HCA, BSN, RN
• Samantha Rowley, MSN, CRNA
• Patsy Short, BSN, RN, CCRN
• Valerie Simcik, BSN, RN
• Somy Thomas, MA, BSN, RN
• Liezy Varghese, RN, CCRN
In July 2018, Parkland achieved Pathway to Excellence designation by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), a subsidiary of the American Nurses Association. The Pathway to Excellence designation identifies the elements of inter-professional work environments where nurses can flourish and feel empowered.
An article highlighting the Excellence in Nursing Awards is featured in the March 2019 edition of D Magazine.
For more information about Parkland, please visit www.parklandhospital.com. To learn more about becoming a part of Dallas’ top nursing team, go to www.parklandcareers.com.