BEMIDJI 鈥� Sanford Health of Northern Minnesota recently congratulated and recognized its 2024 Sanford Bemidji Nursing Award recipients during its Nurses Week festivities.
Rising Star Award: The Rising Star Award recognizes professional nurses in their first two years of practice. The award is presented to a nurse who demonstrates a passion for their newly chosen career through involvement in the nursing organization, as well as achieving initial competence as a professional nurse in his or her area of practice.
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- Danielle Schultz, BSN, RN, Intensive Care Unit
- Josiah Bakke, LPN, Labor and Delivery
Friends of Nursing Award: The Friend of Nursing Award recognizes an individual who has supported the professional practice of nursing while valuing and enhancing nursing鈥檚 contribution to the patients we serve, the organization and the community.
- Mercedes Jesness, lead social worker
- Nanette Blue, manager of environmental services
New Knowledge, Innovations and Improvements Award: The New Knowledge, Innovations and Improvements Nurse Award was established to recognize professional nurses who are involved in innovation in the practice of nursing by taking a leadership role and supporting organizational growth and improvement.
- Jen Gieser, BSN, RN, infection preventionist, Quality and Safety Department
- Ruth DiRose, BSN, RN, Intensive Care Unit
Florence Nightingale Award: The Florence Nightingale Professional Nurse Award recognizes professional nurses who are involved in the provision of the art and science of nursing. Through strength of character, commitment and competence, this recipient is recognized by peers as one who contributes to the evolution of the nursing practice.
- Camilla Olsen, BSN, RN, OB/GYN Clinic
- Merrilee Hawkins, ADN, RN, Cardiac CATH Lab
Transformational Leadership Award: The Transformational Leadership Nurse Award was established specifically to recognize attributes of transformational leadership in nursing. This award recognizes registered nurses and licensed practical nurses who are knowledgeable, transformational formal or informal leaders who develop a strong vision, well-articulated philosophy, and professional practice.
- Anna Lea, BSN, RN, RN health coach, Behavioral Health
- Devin Murphy, BSN, RN, Intensive Care Unit
Exemplary Professional Practice Award: The Exemplary Practice Registered Nurse Award recognizes a registered nurse who practices, collaborates, communicates and develops professionally to provide the highest quality care for those served at Sanford.
- Gina Labernik, BSN, RN, Labor and Delivery
- Michael Foster, BSN, RN, Intensive Care Unit
Spirit of Nursing Leadership Award: The Spirit of Nursing Leadership Registered Nurse Award was established in loving memory of past nursing leaders. This award recognizes registered nurses and licensed practical nurses in leadership roles who demonstrate leadership as nursing professionals by significantly contributing to the professional advancement of nurses, the nursing profession and the improvement of the general welfare of nurses.
- Erin Wichmann, RN, manager, inpatient case management
- Shawna Ogundeji, RN, inpatient nursing manager, Emergency Department
Sanford Health of Northern Minnesota proudly recognizes the more than 650 nurses at its locations for their tireless dedication and compassionate care during Nurses Week, an annual celebration that highlights the crucial role nurses play in health care, a release said.
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Nominated by their peers at Sanford Health for the care and leadership they provide for patients and each other in Bemidji, these fourteen local nurses and friends of nursing were recently recognized during an awards ceremony at the Sanford Center.
"Join us in applauding these remarkable individuals for their exemplary service and dedication to providing high-quality healthcare to our community," the release said.
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