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M e r i d i a n H e a l t h N u r s i n g A c h i e v e m e n t s 2 0 1 0<br />
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Table of Contents<br />
Transformational Leadership<br />
2010 ANCC Certified Specialty Nurse Award 2<br />
Awards and Honors 3<br />
Exemplary Professional Practice<br />
2010 NJSNA C.A.R.E.S. Awards for Nursing Excellence 7<br />
Clinical Advancement and Recognition of Excellence 8<br />
Certifications 12<br />
Professional Organizations 17<br />
New Knowledge, Innovations, and Improvements<br />
Creating a Climate of Scholarship 20<br />
Research and Evidence-Based Practice 21<br />
Publications 25<br />
Presentations 27<br />
Structural Empowerment<br />
Meridian Has a Lot to OFFER to Our Nursing Students 32<br />
Community Service and Outreach 33<br />
Military/International Service 40<br />
Educational Achievements 41<br />
Foundation<br />
Sally Hetzler Nursing Education Scholarship 43<br />
The Rudolf and Ellen Rumeld Memorial Scholarship 44<br />
Elizabeth I. Kellogg Award 44<br />
This annual report was prepared by Meridian Corporate Communications<br />
and Marketing in collaboration with the Ann May Center for Nursing and Allied Health.
Dear Colleagues<br />
Dear Colleagues:<br />
What an exciting year! We had the pleasure of adding Southern<br />
Ocean Medical Center and Bayshore Community <strong>Hospital</strong> to the<br />
Meridian family. The nursing talents at these two facilities are<br />
adding valued contributions to our community and to the<br />
profession of nursing. We also congratulate Dr. Richard Ridge,<br />
Chief Nurse Executive at Southern Ocean Medical Center, and<br />
Linda Walsh, Chief Nurse Executive at Bayshore Community<br />
<strong>Hospital</strong>, on their new leadership roles.<br />
Meridian Health nurses continue to make significant contributions<br />
to patient care, the community, and to the profession of nursing.<br />
This report details the significant accomplishments that Meridian<br />
nurses have made in the area of clinical practice, education,<br />
research, publication, and local, regional, and national<br />
presentations. Meridian nurses are known not only for the finest<br />
quality care they deliver to patients but also the contributions that<br />
they make to the advancement of the nursing science.<br />
Over 75% of nurses are nationally certified in their area of clinical<br />
expertise! This is an outstanding accomplishment of which we<br />
should all be very proud! The national percentage of nurses who<br />
are certified is between 11 and 15% and amongst Magnet<br />
facilities it is 22%. We are certainly ahead of the curve because of<br />
our commitment to being a highly motivated and educated nursing<br />
staff. In the past four years, our percentage of bachelor’s prepared<br />
nurses grew significantly and now nearly half of our direct care<br />
givers have earned a BSN! Meridian continues to support ongoing<br />
professional education as demonstrated by over $300,000 being<br />
distributed in nursing scholarships!<br />
Collectively we must continue to work diligently to create new<br />
knowledge and innovation in the delivery of quality nursing care.<br />
As the most respected profession, nurses will need to continue to<br />
find new strategies to improve the outcomes of health care. By<br />
continuing to question how we can make it better, we will develop<br />
new solutions to age old problems and create the best nursing<br />
organization in the country.<br />
As we celebrate <strong>Nurses</strong>’ Week, let us remember how invaluable<br />
we are because of our commitment and passion to the care<br />
delivered to our patients. <strong>Nurses</strong> are the backbone of the health<br />
care delivery team and we are trusted by our patients to care for<br />
them with compassion and commitment to the science of nursing.<br />
Regina Foley, R.N., MBA, MSN, FACHE<br />
Vice President of Nursing & <strong>Hospital</strong> Operations<br />
Ocean Medical Center<br />
Linda Walsh, R.N., MSN, CEN<br />
Vice President of Nursing & Chief Nurse Executive<br />
Bayshore Community <strong>Hospital</strong><br />
Mary Ann T. Donohue, R.N., Ph.D., APN, NEA-BC<br />
Vice President of Nursing & Chief Nurse Executive<br />
Jersey Shore University Medical Center<br />
Richard A. Ridge, R.N., Ph.D., CENP<br />
Vice President of Nursing & Chief Nurse Executive<br />
Southern Ocean Medical Center<br />
Richard Hader, R.N., Ph.D., FAAN, CNE, CPHQ<br />
Senior Vice President & Chief Nursing Officer<br />
Meridian Health<br />
Lori Colineri, R.N., MSN<br />
Vice President of Nursing & Chief Nurse Executive<br />
Riverview Medical Center<br />
Meridian Health Nursing Achievements 2010<br />
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Transformational Leadership<br />
A Magnet Moment<br />
“My unit initiated MAK (Medication Administration Check). MAK enables a nurse<br />
to see all the medications that need to be given or have been given to a patient.<br />
Medication administration is now charted in real time. A unique feature of this new<br />
program is the scanning of patient identification labels and medications to verify<br />
that the correct patient receives the correct medication.<br />
Overall safety and quality of care has improved on 5 West due to the institution<br />
of this new program. The professionalism and patience required to learn this new<br />
method has brought out the best in our staff. Within a few days, our unit was using<br />
MAK as if they had been using the program all along. However, the staff nurses<br />
did not face this on their own. The dedication of our unit managers and nurse<br />
educators made it all possible. They were indispensable resources, along with<br />
Meridian Technical Support and Pharmacy, in helping to make a smooth transition.<br />
Patrice Spina, R.N.<br />
Ocean Medical Center, 5 West<br />
Meridian strives to deliver quality and safety to its patients. This has been shown<br />
through many efforts. The MAK program has been a huge step towards achieving<br />
quality nursing care and nursing efficiency.”<br />
2010 ANCC Certified Specialty Nurse Award<br />
Richard T. Hader, Ph.D., R.N., NE-BC, FAAN, CHE, CPHQ<br />
Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer for<br />
Meridian Health<br />
“Dr. Hader’s remarkable contributions to nursing practice and<br />
his commitment to nursing certification make him the perfect<br />
choice for this award,” says ANCC Executive Director Jeanne<br />
Floyd, R.N., Ph.D., CAE.<br />
Rich led the transformation of nursing practice and patient care<br />
at Meridian Health through the development and implementation<br />
of unique programs centered on increasing successful patient<br />
outcomes. This initiative has led to a certification rate of more<br />
than 75% in nursing specialties throughout the organization,<br />
robust performance improvement projects within the clinical<br />
ladder programs, and outstanding organizational and patient<br />
outcomes. He is an innovative, visionary leader who inspires<br />
others to new heights of excellence.<br />
His visionary leadership led to the establishment of the<br />
unique interdisciplinary, patient-centered Meridian Health<br />
Institute for Evidence-Based Care. In the two years since its<br />
inception, the Institute has produced a research study on<br />
medication reconciliation, over 20 interdisciplinary evidence<br />
reviews, one multi-site performance improvement project on<br />
ambulation, seven evidence-based Webcasts, and two<br />
ground-breaking interdisciplinary evidence-based regional<br />
conferences. Rich’s commitment to ANCC is evident through<br />
his service as an ANCC Magnet Recognition Program ®<br />
appraiser. He has served as a Magnet appraiser and team<br />
leader since 1998 and served on more than 20 review teams.<br />
A significant achievement led by Rich was the establishment<br />
of The Georgian Court-Meridian Health School of Nursing,<br />
an innovative and unique partnership between a nonprofit,<br />
independent health system and a local Catholic university. This<br />
BSN program, established in 2008 under his stewardship, is the<br />
only general BSN program in Monmouth and Ocean counties.<br />
Further, he secured support for the establishment of the Ann May<br />
Center for Nursing Excellence, which offers scholarships, career<br />
development, mentorship, education, research, and peer support<br />
to hundreds of nurses.<br />
“Rich Hader is one of Meridian Health’s most valuable assets,”<br />
says Kathleen Russell-Babin, senior manager for the Institute<br />
for Evidence-Based Care. “His outstanding knowledge<br />
and experience in health care administration are complemented<br />
by his abilities to rapidly and accurately assess situations and<br />
people to direct them on a path of success.”
Awards and Honors<br />
Our nurses are recognized for excellence in practice, education, and for the generation of innovative ideas and new<br />
knowledge. Not only are their contributions celebrated locally at Meridian, many have been acknowledged<br />
in the community, statewide, and nationally.<br />
Alejandro Allanigue, RN-C, BSN Excellence Award on Clinical Excellence of the Year, JSUMC<br />
Philippine <strong>Nurses</strong> Association of New Jersey<br />
Bruce Alston, R.N. Geriatric Clinical Scholar, Meridian Health SOMC<br />
Gilda M. Alvarez, RN-BC, BSN Polaris Award, Meridian Health JSUMC<br />
Donna Angelucci, MA, RN, BC Therapy Dog Terrific Award for Outstanding Service as BCH<br />
Pet Therapist, Bright and Beautiful Therapy Dogs Incorporated<br />
Roanna Rose Arcardo, R.N. Florence Nightingale Award, Meridian Health JSUMC<br />
Ellen Asaro, RNC, BSN Kellogg Award for Excellence in Nursing, Meridian Health OMC<br />
Ashley Ascough, R.N., CCRN, CSC Social Change Scholarship, Walden University JSUMC<br />
Rosie Baselici, R.N. Florence Nightingale Award, Meridian Health JSUMC<br />
Nimfa Baya, RN-BC, BS Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society, Lambda Delta RMC<br />
Chapter, Inductee<br />
MaryAlyce (Molly) Berkowitz, R.N., BSN Outstanding EMS Educator, NJ State Conference on EMS JSUMC<br />
Jane Bliss-Holtz, DNSc, R.N. Florence Nightingale Award, Meridian Health MH<br />
Karen Brodeur, R.N. Florence Nightingale Award, Meridian Health JSUMC<br />
Lynne M. Bottge, RN-BC Orion Award, Meridian Health JSUMC<br />
Valerie Bourdot, R.N. Florence Nightingale Award, Meridian Health JSUMC<br />
Maureen Buckley, R.N., CCM Star Award, Southern Ocean Medical Center SOMC<br />
Mae Burrell, RN-BC Galaxy Award, Meridian Health; Ann May Center for Nursing JSUMC<br />
General Scholarship, Meridian Health; Sigma Theta Tau International<br />
Honor Society, Inductee<br />
Sara Jane Campbell, R.N., BSN, CHN Florence Nightingale Award, Meridian Health JSUMC<br />
Vimla Christian, R.N., CNN Orion Award, Meridian Health RMC<br />
Marie Chisvette, R.N. Florence Nightingale Award, Meridian Health JSUMC<br />
Jennifer Collins, R.N. Florence Nightingale Award, Meridian Health JSUMC<br />
Kathryn Burns Collins, R.N., BS, Good Scout Award, Boy Scouts of America; JSUMC<br />
MPA, FACHE<br />
Florence Nightingale Award, Meridian Health<br />
Ann Marie Conte, R.N., BS, CPN Lloyd Family Nursing Scholarship, Meridian Health JSUMC<br />
Kathleen Curto, R.N. Florence Nightingale Award, Meridian Health JSUMC<br />
Lucille Delas Alas, R.N., BSN Special Recognition by Medical Staff, Associates in BCH<br />
Cardiovascular Disease (AICD)<br />
Susan (Candy) Dice, R.N., CPAN Kellogg Award for Excellence in Nursing, Meridian Health OMC<br />
Michele Doebler Morgan, RN-BC Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society, Lambda JSUMC<br />
Delta Chapter, Inductee<br />
Colleen Drucker, R.N. Florence Nightingale Award, Meridian Health JSUMC<br />
Jane Drucker, RN-BC Reiki Level III Practitioner OMC<br />
Jackie Dwyer, R.N., MSN Gold Plus Award, AHA for Quality in Stroke JSUMC<br />
David Egan, RNA Florence Nightingale Award, Meridian Health JSUMC<br />
Judith Egan, RNC, MSN, CAPA Monmouth University Academic Excellence Award, OMC<br />
Monmouth University<br />
Pamela Egnatovich, R.N, BSN Dorothy Kaywood Schafer Scholarship, Meridian Health JSUMC<br />
Pasqualina (Lina) English, R.N. Florence Nightingale Award, Meridian Health JSUMC<br />
Beverly J. Fey, RN-BC Orion Award and Polaris Award, Meridian Health JSUMC<br />
Meridian Health Nursing Achievements 2010<br />
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Awards and Honors<br />
Regina Foley, R.N., MBA, MSN, FACHE Humanitarian of the Year, Brick Rotary OMC<br />
Most Powerful and Influential Women of the Region<br />
Kathleen Frank, RNC Kellogg Award for Excellence in Nursing, Meridian Health OMC<br />
Julie George, R.N., BSN, CCRN Dedication and Excellence Award, HPAE Local 5138, SOMC<br />
Southern Ocean Medical Center<br />
Penny Geis, R.N. Florence Nightingale Award, Meridian Health JSUMC<br />
Rebecca Graboso, DNP, R.N., Nursing Excellence APN category, Philippine <strong>Nurses</strong> RMC<br />
CCRN, FNP-BC<br />
Association of New Jersey<br />
Lisa Guinta, MSN, RN-BC Nominee, Kellogg Award; Meridian Health JSUMC<br />
Galaxy Award, Meridian Health<br />
Joan Hallman, R.N. Florence Nightingale Award, Meridian Health JSUMC<br />
Linda Hassler, R.N., MS, GCNS-BC First Place Poster: GREAT KIT, NYU NICHE Conference MH<br />
Ellen Heffernan, R.N. Florence Nightingale Award, Meridian Health JSUMC<br />
Mary Henderson, R.N. New Jersey Top Walker Hall of Fame, American JSUMC<br />
Heart Association; Florence Nightingale Award, Meridian Health<br />
Amanda Hessels, R.N., MSN, MPH, CIC Gail Lawrence Memorial Award, Meridian Health; JSUMC<br />
Mary V. Black Memorial Award, Meridian Health;<br />
First Place Research Poster Winner, 6th Annual Nursing Research<br />
and Evidence Based Practice Day, Meridian Health,<br />
F.M. Kirby Foundation Doctoral Fellowship<br />
Bernice Hettesheimer, R.N., CGRN Orion Award, Meridian Health JSUMC<br />
Pamela Holmgren, LPN, CGN Diversity Among the Work Place Award, Meridian Health JSUMC<br />
Eduardo Iway Jr., RN-BC, BSN Kellogg Award for Excellence in Nursing, Meridian Health JSUMC<br />
Sharon S. Jones, MS, RN-BC, CCRN Circle of Excellence Award for Chapter Collaboration, OMC<br />
Jersey Shoreline Chapter of AACN<br />
Karen Kennedy, RNC-NIC Bard Foundation Nursing Education Scholarship, OMC<br />
Meridian Health; Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society,<br />
Phi Kappa Phi Chapter, Inductee<br />
Melaney Kinn-Gurzo, R.N. Orion Award, Meridian Health JSUMC<br />
Patricia R. Kremens, R.N., CNOR, ONC Giraffe Award, Jersey Shore University Medical Center JSUMC<br />
Ruthann Kosick, MSN, R.N., CCRN, CPAN Dawn’s Gift, Jersey Shore University Medical Center; JSUMC<br />
Ann May Center General Scholarship, Meridian Health<br />
Barbara Lawless, R.N., OCN Star Award, Southern Ocean Medical Center SOMC<br />
Debra L. Lechner, R.N. Kellogg Award for Excellence in Nursing, Meridian Health RMC<br />
Sandra Leddy, R.N., BSN Florence Nightingale Award, Meridian Health JSUMC<br />
Susan Levine, R.N. Florence Nightingale Award, Meridian Health JSUMC<br />
Noelle Liquori, R.N. Florence Nightingale Award, Meridian Health JSUMC<br />
Catherine Loughrey, R.N., MSN, Florence Nightingale Award, Meridian Health JSUMC<br />
CCRN, CNRN<br />
Jamie Lowe, R.N. Florence Nightingale Award, Meridian Health JSUMC<br />
Kate Luscombe Elliott, RN-BC Galaxy Award, Meridian Health; Shooting Stars, Meridian Health JSUMC<br />
Rita (Sissy) Mahar, R.N. Florence Nightingale Award, Meridian Health JSUMC<br />
Elisabeth A. Margl, RN-BC, BSN, CGRN Nominee, Kellogg Award, Meridian Health OMC<br />
Lee (Sue) Martindell, LPN Florence Nightingale Award, Meridian Health JSUMC<br />
Elizabeth Martinez, R.N., ONC Grant Recipient, Oncology Nursing Society Foundation, OMC<br />
Program “Fitting Yourself into Your Own Schedule”<br />
Marie Maursky, R.N. Florence Nightingale Award, Meridian Health JSUMC
Awards and Honors<br />
Sharon McAllister, R.N. Florence Nightingale Award, Meridian Health JSUMC<br />
Rosemary McCabe, R.N., MSN, FNP, APN Mildred H. Rosa President’s Scholarship Award, Meridian Health JSUMC<br />
Kimberly McCourt, R.N., BSN, MSN, Inductee, Point Pleasant Borough High School Hall of Fame; JSUMC<br />
CCRN, ANP, APCN<br />
NJSNA CARES Award for Excellence in Nursing Clinical Practice<br />
Joyce McKeever, R.N., MS, IBCLC Master Trainer for Team STEPPS, Agency for Healthcare JSUMC<br />
Research and Quality<br />
Robyn McNamara, R.N., CGRN Florence Nightingale Award, Meridian Health JSUMC<br />
Kenneth Murdoch, R.N. Florence Nightingale Award, Meridian Health JSUMC<br />
Marlene B. Navarro, MSN, Jack Moriarty ONS Congress Scholarship, ONS, Central OMC<br />
AOCNP, ANP-BC<br />
New Jersey Chapter<br />
Nicole Ortiz, RN-BC, BSN Veronica B. & Felix J. Wolfe Scholarship, Ocean Medical Center; OMC<br />
Bard Foundation Nursing Education Scholarship; Meridian Health<br />
Nominee, Kellogg Award, Meridian Health<br />
Margaret Pallante, R.N., CCM Florence Nightingale Award, Meridian Health JSUMC<br />
Loretta Pasquarella, R.N., MSN, Summa Cum Laude, MSN Program, Rutgers, The State JSUMC<br />
NP-C, OCN<br />
University of New Jersey<br />
Meaghan Peters, R.N. Polaris Award, Meridian Health JSUMC<br />
Aldertha Pitts, R.N. Florence Nightingale Award, Meridian Health JSUMC<br />
Maria Rocel Ramos, R.N. Florence Nightingale Award, Meridian Health JSUMC<br />
Karen Reider, R.N. Florence Nightingale Award, Meridian Health JSUMC<br />
Thomas J. Reinhold, R.N. Nominee, Ginny Horner Excellence in Nursing, Ocean Medical Center OMC<br />
Clair Ruffler, RN-BC, BSN Florence Nightingale Award, Meridian Health; Polaris Award, Meridian Health JSUMC<br />
Kathleen Russell-Babin, MSN, R.N., NJSNA CARES Award for Nursing Administration, NJSNA; MH<br />
NEA-BC, ACNS-BC<br />
Lloyd Family Nursing Scholarship, Meridian Health<br />
Gity Safari, R.N. Florence Nightingale Award, Meridian Health JSUMC<br />
Audrey Savino, R.N., BSN Nominee, Donor Advocate, The Sharing Network JSUMC<br />
Sheri L. Schuman, R.N., CCRN Polaris Award, Meridian Health RMC<br />
Denise Schwartz, R.N., BSN, BC Ocean Medical Center Scholarship, Meridian Health; OMC<br />
Ann May General Scholarship, Meridian Health<br />
Kathy Shimchak, R.N Florence Nightingale Award, Meridian Health JSUMC<br />
Kimberly Simon, R.N., BSN, CIC Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Award, Riverview Medical RMC<br />
Center Medical Executive Committee<br />
Judith Slover-Zipf, DNP, ANP-BC, Galaxy Award, Meridian Health JSUMC<br />
BC-ADM, CDE<br />
Danielle Smith, R.N., BSN, CNOR Nominee, Kellogg Award, Meridian Health OMC<br />
Theresa Smith-Lipscomb, R.N. Florence Nightingale Award, Meridian Health JSUMC<br />
Lisa Ann Snyder-Stackhouse, R.N., BSN Dean’s Honor List, Kean University SOMC<br />
Chrisanne Starrett, R.N., CEN Kellogg Award for Excellence in Nursing, Meridian Health; OMC<br />
Polaris Award, Meridian Health<br />
Kathleen Sullivan, RN-BC, MSN Florence Nightingale Award, Meridian Health JSUMC<br />
Thomas Theroux, R.N. Frank S. Hedges Memorial Scholarship, Meridian Health OMC<br />
Maria G.D. Torres, RN-BC Galaxy Award, Meridian Health JSUMC<br />
Tiffany Troncone, R.N., OCN Mehandru Award for Nursing Excellence, Meridian Health JSUMC<br />
Melanie Turaniczo, R.N., BSN, OCN Madelyn Wilson Scholarship, Meridian Health; JSUMC<br />
Florence Nightingale Award, Meridian Health<br />
Meridian Health Nursing Achievements 2010<br />
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Awards and Honors<br />
Debra Umlauf, RN-BC Florence Nightingale Award, Meridian Health JSUMC<br />
Tiffany E. Ustick, RN-C, BSN Orion Award, Meridian Health JSUMC<br />
Trish Vigna, R.N., MSN, APN, CWCN Forum of <strong>Nurses</strong> in Advanced Practice (FNAP); JSUMC<br />
APN State Award for Excellence, APN Education Day;<br />
Jenna Wallace, R.N., CCRN Ann May General Scholarship, Meridian Health JSUMC<br />
Tracy Walters, R.N. Rudolf & Ellen Rumeld Memorial Scholarship, Meridian Health JSUMC<br />
Kelly Ward, R.N. Florence Nightingale Award, Meridian Health JSUMC<br />
Tamara Washington, R.N., BSN Donald J. Keenan Nursing Prize, Meridian Health JSUMC<br />
Jennifer White, RN-BC, CNML Nominee, ONE/NJ Nurse Leader Acute Care RMC<br />
Sonja M. Williams, RN-BC, BSN Cole Foundation Grant, Kean University; JSUMC<br />
Florence Nightingale, Meridian Health;<br />
Orion Award, Meridian Health<br />
Nancy Winter, R.N., BSN, MSN, NE-BC Kellogg Award for Excellence in Nursing, Meridian Health MH<br />
Teri Wurmser, Ph.D., MPH, R.N., NEA-BC Leadership for Academic Nursing Program Fellow for AACN 2010-2011 MH<br />
Christine Zebrowski, R.N., BSN Barbara Bailey Nursing Scholarship, Meridian Health JSUMC<br />
Laura Zimmerman, RNC, MA, Madelyn Wilson Scholarship, Meridian Health JSUMC<br />
CRRN, HN-BC
Exemplary Professional Practice<br />
A Magnet Moment<br />
“The most amazing special Magnet moments for me are those times when you<br />
win over the trust of the patient, which enables you to teach them how to care for<br />
themselves and improve their health. Nurse retention is high at Meridian so when<br />
patients are readmitted or use our outpatient facility, it’s a “safe” place for them<br />
as they see familiar faces of trusted professionals. My patients have enjoyed<br />
knowing that when Riverview Medical Center first got Magnet status, we were the<br />
first system in the country to have all campuses Magnet certified.”<br />
Marilyn Noesges, R.N.<br />
Riverview Medical Center, 4 South<br />
2010 NJSNA C.A.R.E.S. Award for Nursing<br />
Excellence in Clinical Practice<br />
Kimberly McCourt, R.N., MSN, APN, CCRN<br />
Heart Failure Coordinator/Adult Nurse Practitioner<br />
Jersey Shore University Medical Center<br />
Kim McCourt built her role as a nurse practitioner on a foundation of over 20 years of<br />
experience in cardiac intensive care. She now expertly applies standards of practice to<br />
manage, support, and coordinate care for the growing congestive heart failure population<br />
during acute episodic illness and exacerbation of their chronic disease. Kim develops<br />
collaborative plans of care as she works with 38 physician associates in delivering<br />
inpatient and outpatient cardiac care. Through her practice, she has consistently demonstrated a high level of knowledge and expertise in<br />
the area of leadership, management, and patient care.<br />
Kim has developed protocols for DVT management, initiated outpatient inotropic infusion services, tracked patient progress through<br />
tele-medicine, and is developing updated CHF clinical pathways. She has conducted nursing research related to neseritide infusion,<br />
epicardial pacing, use of low molecular weight heparin in the Cardiac Cath Lab, and has participated in clinical trials that included cardiac<br />
patients. Kim actively advocates for her patients and assures their rights as she delivers safe and ethical care. She carefully manages<br />
patients’ cardiac volumes, working with her nursing colleagues to minimize the use of medications and reduce hospital length of stay.<br />
Kim’s service to the profession includes teaching Advanced Cardiac Life Support. She is also a frequent speaker at the Meridian Health<br />
APN network, monthly nursing orientation, and the Acute Care Nurse Practitioner convention. Her education extends to the community<br />
where she has presented topics related to women and heart disease and heat stroke in the elderly.<br />
Kim possesses exemplary clinical skills and a commitment to caring that acknowledges the interpersonal connection between the nurse,<br />
patient, and family in the delivery of cardiac health care.<br />
“Kim prizes honesty and integrity above all else, and sets the standard higher for herself,” says Nancy Shafer-Winter, R.N., MSN, NE-BC,<br />
senior manager of Patient Care at Jersey Shore University Medical Center. “Her self motivation, dedication to quality care, and enthusiastic<br />
approach to accomplishing personal and professional goals can only contribute to Meridian Health.”<br />
2010 NJSNA C.A.R.E.S. Award for Nursing<br />
Excellence in Nursing Administration<br />
Kathleen Russell-Babin, MSN, R.N., NE-BC, ACNS, BC<br />
Senior Manager, Meridian Health Institute for Evidence-Based Care<br />
Kathy Russell-Babin has demonstrated leadership expertise through her service to the<br />
people of New Jersey for nearly 30 years in numerous roles in nursing administration.<br />
Throughout her career she has transformed organizations, motivated team members,<br />
and turned challenges into remarkable success stories. Kathy’s skills in sound fiscal<br />
management are evidenced throughout her career in the administration of salary<br />
Meridian Health Nursing Achievements 2010<br />
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Exemplary Professional Practice<br />
budgets, oversight of multiple acute care departments and their<br />
patients, and her responsibility for as many as 1,200 full time<br />
employees. She has sought and secured numerous competitive<br />
grants in support of special initiatives. Most recently, Kathy<br />
secured $35,000 in funding to implement a pharmacist model of<br />
care demonstration project aimed at medication reconciliation.<br />
Kathy has shown outstanding leadership in the development<br />
of sound nursing administration systems while leading her<br />
organizations to secure and maintain the ANCC Magnet<br />
recognition, which requires exemplary nursing leadership and<br />
outstanding measures of nursing quality indicators. She has led<br />
numerous executive, educational, and quality improvement teams<br />
to ensure regulatory compliance that have resulted in high<br />
ratings from The Joint Commission. In her most recent role<br />
as senior manager for the Meridian Health Institute for<br />
Evidence-Based Care, Kathy integrates a new theoretical<br />
framework into the nursing environment. Through her leadership,<br />
Kathy ensures that new knowledge is translated to the bedside<br />
and that care is based on sound, scientific, and up-to-date<br />
evidence in the delivery of safe, effective, and ethical nursing<br />
practice. Furthermore, Kathy ensures the new paradigm<br />
of evidence-based care is sustained through mentorship<br />
and education of staff, physicians, and emerging<br />
nursing administrators.<br />
Kathy created the Nursing Quality Scholars program,<br />
established a Nursing Quality Council, and continues to<br />
champion patient/family centered care. Her administrative<br />
support has helped us achieve comprehensive stroke center<br />
designation, develop protocols for mental status assessment<br />
and falls risk/prevention, and create reports to disseminate<br />
NDNQI results to team members.<br />
“Kathy is an innovative, visionary leader who fosters<br />
professional growth, inspires and models nursing excellence,<br />
and is highly committed to the highest standards of nursing<br />
administration,” says Teri Wurmser, Ph.D., MPH, R.N., CNAA,<br />
director of Meridian Health’s Ann May Center for Nursing.<br />
Clinical Advancement and Recognition of Excellence<br />
The C.A.R.E. Program acknowledges and rewards nurses who have demonstrated a level of clinical expertise<br />
and practice that improves patient outcomes.<br />
Fellow<br />
Jennifer Abbes, RN-C, BSN<br />
JSUMC<br />
Angelina Abella, R.N., BSN<br />
RMC<br />
Nicole Adams, R.N., BSN<br />
JSUMC<br />
Rita M. AdAse, R.N., CNOR, CGRN, AS JSUMC<br />
Sherry Arabia, R.N., BS<br />
RMC<br />
Karen Asmar, RN-C, AS<br />
RMC<br />
Janet Elaine Avon, RN-C, BSN<br />
OMC<br />
Gail Baker, R.N., CNOR<br />
JSUMC<br />
Roel C. Banal, R.N., CNOR, BSN<br />
RMC<br />
Mary Meagan Barns, R.N., CCRN, BSN JSUMC<br />
Jerry Barry, R.N., AS<br />
OMC<br />
Theresa Baxter, R.N., CCRN, AS<br />
OMC<br />
Sebastiana Benavide, RN-C, AS<br />
JSUMC<br />
Kelly L. Bocchino, R.N., AS<br />
RMC<br />
Dana Bodziak, R.N., AS<br />
JSUMC<br />
Claire Bosko, R.N., CGRN<br />
JSUMC<br />
Suzanne Brown, R.N., CMSRN, BSN<br />
JSUMC<br />
Eileen Bye, R.N., AS<br />
OMC<br />
Kim Cardace, RN-C, BSN<br />
OMC<br />
A. Carol Carhart, R.N., BSN RMC<br />
Stephanie Carrion, R.N., CAPA, BA<br />
JSUMC<br />
Girlie Castillon, R.N., CNOR, BSN<br />
JSUMC<br />
Cynthia Cates-Silva, RN-C, BSN<br />
Annemarie Cavalli, RN-C, BSN<br />
Kathy Cavallini, R.N., AS<br />
Kristina J. Ceppaluni, R.N., AS<br />
Joseph Church, R.N., AS<br />
Suzanne Clancy, R.N., AS<br />
Charlotte L. Cole, R.N., RN-BC, AS<br />
Kimberly Crowning, RN-BC, BS<br />
Jaine Cruz, RN-C, BSN<br />
Betsy Cushman-Creter, R.N., BSN<br />
Anabella Dacpano, R.N., CCRN, BSN<br />
Esther M. Dayalan, R.N., BSN<br />
Carol DeBenedictis, R.N., CCRN, BSN<br />
Cathy D’Elia, R.N., BSN<br />
Patricia DePuy, R.N., BS<br />
Wendy Devirgilis, R.N., DIP<br />
Helen DeVitis, R.N., AS<br />
Anabello Docpono, R.N., CCRN, BSN<br />
Margaret Doherty, R.N., BSN<br />
Cecilia Dominisac-Sanchez, R.N., BSN<br />
Toni Donovan, R.N., BSN<br />
Judi Driscoll, RN-C, AS<br />
Dolores Dzubaty, RN-C, MSN<br />
OMC<br />
RMC<br />
JSUMC<br />
RMC<br />
RMC<br />
OMC<br />
JSUMC<br />
OMC<br />
OMC<br />
OMC<br />
OMC<br />
JSUMC<br />
OMC<br />
RMC<br />
JSUMC<br />
JSUMC<br />
JSUMC<br />
OMC<br />
JSUMC<br />
JSUMC<br />
JSUMC<br />
OMC<br />
OMC
Clinical Advancement and Recognition of Excellence<br />
Leslie Eaton, R.N., AS<br />
Deborah Edgerton, RN-C<br />
Sharon Enriquez, R.N., BSN<br />
Lindsay Fehring, R.N., AS<br />
Marie A. Files, R.N., CES<br />
Nenita Flores, R.N., BSN<br />
Abelardo Galang, R.N., M.D.<br />
Nancy Gannon, R.N., CCRN, BSN<br />
Rowena Garcia, R.N., BSN<br />
Penny Gels, R.N., AS<br />
Laurie Giacone, R.N., CCRN, BSN<br />
Darlene Goldberg, R.N.<br />
Karen Gould, R.N., AS<br />
Joanne Hahn, R.N., RN-C, AS<br />
Barbara Hammond, R.N., AS<br />
Sharohn Hankins, RN-BC, BSN<br />
Mary Ann Hay, RN-C, AS<br />
Marian Hedden, RN-C<br />
Christina Hendrickson, R.N., AS<br />
Dawn Hergert, R.N., BSN<br />
Laure Hill, R.N., CAPA, BSN<br />
Lauren Hopwood, R.N., CNRN, AS<br />
Diana Horwitz, RN-C, BSN<br />
Mandi Hughes, R.N., AS<br />
Jean Hughes, R.N., CNN, AS<br />
Kristin Inzana, R.N., BSN<br />
Janice Jaiyeola, R.N., AS<br />
Anna Jocson, RN-C, BSN<br />
Stephanie Kane-Faulhaber, R.N., RN-C, AS<br />
Margaret Keffner, RN-C, BSN<br />
Emily Keller, R.N., BSN<br />
Donna Kester, R.N., BSN<br />
Robin CK King, R.N.<br />
Susan LaBianco, R.N., BS<br />
Avegail LaGuerta, R.N., BSN<br />
Karen Lammann, R.N., BA<br />
Daniel Lang, R.N., CNOR, AS<br />
Kristine Lao, RN-BC, BSN<br />
Carmelinda Lapadula, RN-C, BSN<br />
Alice Lastimosa, R.N., AS<br />
Sylvia Lau-Kwan, RN-C, BSN<br />
Deborah Lee, R.N., AS<br />
Joseph A LeGrano, R.N.<br />
Duane Leist, R.N., CNOR, AS<br />
JSUMC<br />
JSUMC<br />
JSUMC<br />
JSUMC<br />
RMC<br />
OMC<br />
RMC<br />
JSUMC<br />
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RMC<br />
OMC<br />
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OMC<br />
OMC<br />
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OMC<br />
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OMC<br />
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RMC<br />
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JSUMC<br />
OMC<br />
RMC<br />
RMC<br />
JSUMC<br />
OMC<br />
RMC<br />
JSUMC<br />
RMC<br />
RMC<br />
Christina Lombardi, R.N., AS<br />
Janine Long, R.N., DIP<br />
Josephine Lopez, R.N., BSN<br />
Janice Lovell, RN-C<br />
Jennifer Lovey, R.N., CRN, BSN<br />
Jillian Luongo, RN-C, BSN<br />
Tara Magill, RN-C, AS<br />
Irene Marsh, RN-C, AS<br />
Joena Marshall, RN-C, CBC, AS<br />
Lauren Mashropicro, R.N., BSN<br />
Donna Mayer, RN-C, AS<br />
Kathleen A. McCue, R.N.<br />
Kelley McRory, R.N., CCRN<br />
JoAnn Merckx, RN-C<br />
Dawn Miranda, R.N.<br />
Deborah Monroe, R.N., AS<br />
Barbara Moore, RN-C, DIP<br />
Tracy Moreland, R.N., AS<br />
Erika Mulreed, R.N., AS<br />
Katelyn Mundorff, R.N., BSN<br />
Leeann Murray, R.N., CAPA<br />
Renee Nebus, R.N., AS<br />
Dawn Negri, R.N., AS<br />
Carole Nemec-Hart, R.N., MCS, AS<br />
Janine Novrit, R.N., AS<br />
Terri L. O’Regan, R.N., BSN<br />
Granet Padalia, R.N., RN-C, BSN<br />
Joey L. Padilla, RN-C, BSN<br />
Pamela Palmer, R.N., BSN<br />
Kristina Pascucci, R.N., AS<br />
Suzanne Penna, R.N., BSN<br />
Sandra Persaud-Foster, R.N.<br />
Meaghan Peters, R.N., AS<br />
Linda Peterson, R.N., AS<br />
Jasmin Pilapil, R.N., BSN<br />
Shannon Popola, R.N., CAPA, BSN<br />
Brigitte Pyne, R.N.<br />
Gwen Reynolds, R.N., AS<br />
Amanda Rinderer, RN-C, BSN<br />
Jessica Rivera, R.N., AS<br />
Eileen Roberto, R.N., MSN<br />
Ercilia Rodriguez, R.N., BSN<br />
Clair Ruffler, R.N. BSN<br />
Lisa M. Ryan, R.N., AS<br />
JSUMC<br />
JSUMC<br />
RMC<br />
OMC<br />
JSUMC<br />
JSUMC<br />
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OMC<br />
OMC<br />
RMC<br />
OMC<br />
RMC<br />
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RMC<br />
OMC<br />
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RMC<br />
OMC<br />
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OMC<br />
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RMC<br />
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OMC<br />
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OMC<br />
RMC<br />
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OMC<br />
RMC<br />
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JSUMC<br />
JSUMC<br />
JSUMC<br />
OMC<br />
JSUMC<br />
JSUMC<br />
RMC<br />
Meridian Health Nursing Achievements 2010<br />
9
Clinical Advancement and Recognition of Excellence<br />
Sheri L. Schuman, R.N., BSN<br />
RMC<br />
Arlene Vito, R.N., BSN<br />
RMC<br />
Deborah L. Shea, R.N., CCRN, AS<br />
OMC<br />
Rachael Vogt, R.N., PCCN, BSN<br />
JSUMC<br />
Marelene Sia, R.N., BSN<br />
RMC<br />
Jenna Wallace, R.N.<br />
JSUMC<br />
Seton Simar, RN-C<br />
OMC<br />
Mara Warehime, R.N., BSN<br />
RMC<br />
Christine Simoes, RN-C, BSN<br />
JSUMC<br />
Lois A. Weber, RN-C, AS<br />
JSUMC<br />
Brandy Stewart, R.N., BSN<br />
JSUMC<br />
Lisa Weiss-Walters, RN-C, BSN<br />
JSUMC<br />
Marcia A. Teape, RN-C, AS<br />
JSUMC<br />
Eric K. Wignall, R.N., BSN<br />
JSUMC<br />
Marie Theosny, R.N., AS<br />
JSUMC<br />
Jennifer Willis, R.N., BSN<br />
RMC<br />
Rachel Tinao, R.N., BSN<br />
OMC<br />
Patricia A. Windas, R.N., BSN<br />
JSUMC<br />
Marleen Trabold, RN-C<br />
OMC<br />
Marianne Wood, RN-C, BSN<br />
JSUMC<br />
Rita Traina, RN,-C<br />
OMC<br />
Patrycjusz Wysocki, R.N., BSN<br />
JSUMC<br />
Biji Varghese, R.N., CCRN, BSN<br />
JSUMC<br />
Laurette Vilardi, R.N., AS<br />
RMC<br />
Resource<br />
Amy Addeo, R.N., CAPA<br />
Michelle Allert, R.N., AS<br />
Stella Atamian, R.N., BSN<br />
Hegel A. Balingit, R.N., BSN<br />
Jacki Bernick, RN-C, BSN<br />
Michele Bobal, R.N., AS<br />
Fallon A. Brown, R.N., AS<br />
Vicma Marie Cac, RN-C, AS<br />
Anne Carmel E. Castillo, R.N., CMSRN, BSN<br />
Ronald Castillon, RN-BC, AS<br />
Almarie D. Castro, RN-BC, BSN<br />
Catherine P. Connelly, RN-C, AS<br />
Joanne Mary Corley, RN-C, BSN<br />
Marilyn Crotty, RN-C, BSN<br />
Jane Cushing, RN-C, AS<br />
Abraham de Leon, R.N., BSN<br />
Jeanette C. DelRosario, R.N., MSN<br />
Wendy DiBenedetto, R.N., AS<br />
James Dougherty, R.N., RN-BC, AS<br />
Kimberly Dwyer, R.N., CCRN, BSN<br />
Beata Emanuel, RN-C, AS<br />
Mary Pat Fastiggi, R.N., BSN<br />
Mary Ann Fernandes, RN-C, AS<br />
Kimberly Forgione, R.N., ONC, AS<br />
Carmenchu Go, R.N., BSN<br />
Theresa Gonzalez, R.N., CEN, AS<br />
Theresa Grotheer, RN-C, AS<br />
Jose A. Guerrero, R.N., BSN<br />
Lauren Hanson-Gaines, RN-C, BSN<br />
Angela Hasko, RN-BC, AS<br />
Michael Paul Hibionada, R.N., BSN<br />
JSUMC<br />
JSUMC<br />
RMC<br />
RMC<br />
JSUMC<br />
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RMC<br />
RMC<br />
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RMC<br />
RMC<br />
JSUMC<br />
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JSUMC<br />
RMC<br />
OMC<br />
RMC<br />
RMC<br />
JSUMC<br />
JSUMC<br />
RMC<br />
JSUMC<br />
JSUMC<br />
RMC<br />
Joy Sheryl Hibionada, R.N., BSN<br />
Leah Jacobs, RN-C, BSN<br />
Jamie Kiernan, RN-BC, BSN<br />
Diane S. LaBarbera, RN-C, AS<br />
Kristen Latendresse-Carnevale, R.N.<br />
JoAnn Lillis, R.N.<br />
Sharon A. Lyden, R.N., CDN, AS<br />
Sharon Mack, R.N.<br />
Anne Manzi, R.N.<br />
Ellen McCue, R.N., BSN<br />
Jennifer L. McGinn, R.N., AS<br />
Nenita Medina, R.N., BSN<br />
Michelle A. Mezey, RN-C, AS<br />
Rachel Miller, RN-C, AS<br />
Danielle A. Moran, RN-C, MSN<br />
Linda Murphy, R.N.<br />
Helen Olairez, R.N., CCNN, BSN<br />
Jody A. Orth, RN-C, BSN<br />
Agnes Reyes, R.N., BSN<br />
Alyssa Roman, R.N., AS<br />
Rose Rumore, RN-C<br />
Monica Saldarini, R.N., CPAN, AS<br />
Mary C. Schaad, R.N., BSN<br />
Nadine Schaefer, RN-C, AS<br />
Maria Trifona Silverman, R.N., BSN<br />
Marylou Stevens, R.N., AS<br />
Sherry Timbrook, RN-C, AS<br />
Debra Umlauf, R.N., AS<br />
Joce Salcedo Villegas, R.N., AS<br />
Judith Virga, R.N., CCRN, AS<br />
Francine Wyres, R.N., CNN, BSN<br />
RMC<br />
OMC<br />
JSUMC<br />
RMC<br />
JSUMC<br />
RMC<br />
JSUMC<br />
OMC<br />
OMC<br />
JSUMC<br />
JSUMC<br />
RMC<br />
OMC<br />
JSUMC<br />
JSUMC<br />
OMC<br />
OMC<br />
JSUMC<br />
RMC<br />
OMC<br />
RMC<br />
RMC<br />
JSUMC<br />
JSUMC<br />
JSUMC<br />
JSUMC<br />
JSUMC<br />
JSUMC<br />
OMC<br />
OMC<br />
OMC
Clinical Advancement and Recognition of Excellence<br />
Scholar<br />
Gilda Alvarez, RN-C, BSN<br />
JSUMC<br />
Joanah Amparo, R.N., DIP<br />
JSUMC<br />
Monica Bergrud, R.N., BSN<br />
JSUMC<br />
Valerie Bourdot, RN-C, AS<br />
JSUMC<br />
Karen Brodeur, R.N., CPN, CPEN, AS<br />
JSUMC<br />
Dawn Chadwick, R.N., AS<br />
RMC<br />
Patricia D. Crocker, R.N., CEN<br />
RMC<br />
Diane Czeczuga, RN-C, DIP<br />
OMC<br />
Jenifer Daily, RN-C, BSN<br />
RMC<br />
Francine Dygulski, RN-C, AS<br />
JSUMC<br />
Dana Forster, R.N., AS<br />
JSUMC<br />
Jacqueline Frederique, RN-C<br />
JSUMC<br />
Carroll Friscia, RN-C, BSN<br />
RMC<br />
Lani Gernalin, R.N., OCN, BSN<br />
OMC<br />
Kelly Howey, R.N., CCRN<br />
OMC<br />
Michelle Iannello, R.N.<br />
RMC<br />
Dawn Manna, R.N., ONC, AS<br />
JSUMC<br />
Kathy McGovern, R.N., CCRC<br />
JSUMC<br />
Patricia M. McKeon, R.N.<br />
JSUMC<br />
Agnes Aurea C. Mendoza, RN-C, AS<br />
JSUMC<br />
M. Jane Mulligan, R.N., CCRN, AS OMC<br />
Jennifer Oritz, R.N., BSN<br />
JSUMC<br />
Patricia Pavlinet, R.N., AS<br />
RMC<br />
Denise Pischel, R.N., CNRN, CCRN, BSN JSUMC<br />
Joni Prentice, R.N., CCRN, NP-C, MSN JSUMC<br />
Jane Schappert, RN-C, AS<br />
RMC<br />
Kathleen S. Spillane, RN-C, AS<br />
JSUMC<br />
Heather Starnes, RN-BC, AS<br />
JSUMC<br />
Mary Lou Wessels, R.N., CEN<br />
RMC<br />
Scholar - CRS<br />
Rebecca Reinhold, R.N., AS<br />
Scholar - EBP<br />
Mary Bertero, RN-C, BSN<br />
Tamara Cafaro, RN-C, BSN<br />
Frank Dante, R.N., BSN<br />
David Egan, R.N., CCRN, BS<br />
Michael Rupp, R.N., BSN<br />
Kellis Tippit, R.N., DIP<br />
Mary Anne Unger, R.N., CCRN, AS<br />
Scholar - GCS<br />
Kristen Beer, R.N., BSN<br />
Jane Drucker, RN-BC, AS<br />
Karen Kelly, RN-C, AS<br />
Susan Love, R.N., AS<br />
Thomas Theroux, R.N., AS<br />
Scholar - NQS<br />
Elaine Alerta, R.N., BSN<br />
Alejandro Allanique, RN-BC, BSN<br />
Suzanne Emanueli, R.N., BA<br />
Patricia Gordon, R.N.<br />
Jennifer Harper, R.N., CNN<br />
Jill E. Izzo, R.N., BSN<br />
Carol Jamieson, RN-C, OCN, AS<br />
Barbara Lechner, R.N., AS<br />
Marie Mupada, R.N.<br />
Priscilla Velasquez, RN-C, BS<br />
JSUMC<br />
OMC<br />
RMC<br />
JSUMC<br />
JSUMC<br />
JSUMC<br />
JSUMC<br />
JSUMC<br />
OMC<br />
OMC<br />
OMC<br />
JSUMC<br />
OMC<br />
RMC<br />
RMC<br />
RMC<br />
RMC<br />
OMC<br />
JSUMC<br />
RMC<br />
JSUMC<br />
JSUMC<br />
RMC<br />
Meridian Health Nursing Achievements 2010<br />
11
Certifications<br />
The enduring desire to advance one’s clinical skills and to achieve new knowledge is a powerful motivation for Meridian nurses.<br />
AIDS Certified Registered Nurse (ACRN) Susan Bataille, R.N., ACRN JSUMC<br />
Nilda R. Lamour Fitzgerald, R.N., BSN, ACRN<br />
JSUMC<br />
Adult Nurse Practitioner (APN-BC) Margaret M. Corcoran, MSN, MBA, APN-BC recertification MH<br />
Vicki DeNoia, R.N., APN-BC<br />
MQC<br />
Patti Worth, R.N., APN-BC<br />
MQC<br />
Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) Mary Ann T. Donohue, Ph.D., R.N., APN, NEA-BC recertification JSUMC<br />
Carolyn Keating, APN, MSN, CCRN<br />
RMC<br />
Advanced Practice Nurse, Landa A. PoianiDarocki, MSN, APN-C, COHN-S recertification MH<br />
Certified (APN-C)<br />
Ambulatory Care Nurse Nancy Atheras, RN-BC, BSN OMC<br />
Certification (RN-BC) Karen Cadigan, RN-BC JSUMC<br />
Jennifer Filardo, RN-BC, BSN<br />
OMC<br />
Susan Sharkey, RN-BC<br />
OMC<br />
Cardiac Surgery Certification (CSC) Ashley Ascough, R.N., CCRN, CSC JSUMC<br />
Meagan Barnes, BS, R.N., CCRN, CSC<br />
JSUMC<br />
Cardiac Vascular Nurse Christine Brodeur, RN-BC JSUMC<br />
Certification (RN-BC) Rebecca McBride, RN-BC, BSN JSUMC<br />
Alanna Schauer, RN-BC<br />
BCH<br />
Candy Scisco, RN-BC<br />
JSUMC<br />
Patricia Voorhees, RN-BC<br />
JSUMC<br />
Certified Ambulatory Suzanne Davitt, R.N., BSN, CAPA recertification SOMC<br />
Perianesthesia Nurse (CAPA) Elizabeth Dowe, R.N., CPAN, CAPA JSUMC<br />
Catherine A. Isnardi, RN-BC, BSN, CAPA<br />
JSUMC<br />
Noelle Liquori, R.N., CAPA recertification JSUMC<br />
Certified Breast Cancer Nurse (CBCN) Betty Moore, R.N., BSN, CBCN JSUMC<br />
Certified Case Management (CCM) Maureen Buckley, R.N., CCM recertification SOMC<br />
Margaret Pallante, R.N., CCM<br />
JSUMC<br />
Diane Passafiume, R.N., CCM<br />
JSUMC<br />
Certified Childbirth Educator (CCE) Susan Pear, RNC-OB, CCE<br />
Jean Shafto, MSN, RNC-OB, C-EFM recertification OMC<br />
Certified Clinical Research Kathy McGovern, R.N., CCRC JSUMC<br />
Coordinator (CCRC) Dawn McIntyre, R.N. BSN, CCRC JSUMC<br />
Certified Correctional Health Susan Laffan, R.N., CCHP-RN, CCHP-A SOMC<br />
Professional (CCHP-RN)<br />
Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) Eddi Nitting, R.N., BSN, CDE SOMC<br />
Certified Dialysis Nurse (CDN) Philip Pesce, R.N., CDN OMC<br />
Maria Scuttaro, R.N., CDN<br />
RMC<br />
Mary Ann Sullivan, R.N., BSN, CDN<br />
RMC<br />
Certified in Electronic Jean Shafto, MSN, RNC-OB, C-EFM OMC<br />
Fetal Monitoring (C-EFM)<br />
Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) Kathleen Brophy-Degrassie, BS, CEN, ENPC, TNCC recertification OMC<br />
Ryn Fernandez, R.N., MSN, APRN-BC, CEN, CCRN<br />
JSUMC<br />
Chrisanne Starrett, R.N., CEN recertification OMC<br />
Edward Vetrecin, R.N., BSN, CCRN, CEN<br />
SOMC<br />
Paul Wyche, R.N., BSN, CEN, CPEN<br />
RMC<br />
Certified Hospice and Cynthia J. Eustice, R.N., BSN, CHPN RMC<br />
Palliative Care Nurse (CHPN) Kathleen Gelchion, MSN, R.N., AOCNS-BC, CHPN RMC<br />
Certified in Infection Control Amanda Hessels, R.N., MSN, MPH, CIC recertification JSUMC<br />
and Prevention (CIC)
Certifications<br />
Certified Medical-Surgical Glynda Daradar, RN-BC, BSN, CMSRN RMC<br />
Registered Nurse (CMSRN) Jamie Mazza, R.N., CMSRN SOMC<br />
Maryjo Phillips-Ruggiero, RN-BC, CMSRN, MSN<br />
MH<br />
Brenda Snow, R.N., BSN, CMSRN recertification SOMC<br />
Certified Neuroscience Nurse (CNRN) Robin Baumann, R.N., CNRN JSUMC<br />
Roland Castillon, R.N., CNRN<br />
JSUMC<br />
Francine Dygulski, RNC, BSN, CNRN<br />
JSUMC<br />
Jackie Dwyer, R.N., MSN, CNRN<br />
JSUMC<br />
Pasquilina English, R.N., CNRN<br />
JSUMC<br />
Jeff Garland, R.N., CNRN<br />
JSUMC<br />
Robin Grant, R.N., CNRN<br />
JSUMC<br />
Lauren Hopwood, R.N., CNRN<br />
JSUMC<br />
Nawal Jansen-Vorbach, R.N., CNRN<br />
JSUMC<br />
Catherine Loughrey, R.N., CNS, CNRN<br />
JSUMC<br />
Richard Penalosa, R.N., CNRN<br />
JSUMC<br />
Denise Pischel, R.N., CNRN, CCRN<br />
JSUMC<br />
Melissa Rocco, R.N., CNRN<br />
JSUMC<br />
Jocell Sigua, R.N., CNRN<br />
JSUMC<br />
Alison Trembly, R.N., CNRN, APN recertification JSUMC<br />
Certified Nurse Executive (NE-BC) Terri T. Pietsch, R.N., MSN, CTR, OCN, NE-BC RMC<br />
Certified Nurse Manager Leader (CNML) Jennifer White, RN-BC, CNML RMC<br />
Certified Nurse Operating Room (CNOR) Mary Clair Delbury, R.N., CNOR SOMC<br />
Karalyn Fallat, R.N., BSN, CNOR<br />
SOMC<br />
Maria Flynn, R.N., CNOR<br />
SOMC<br />
Jamie Hargis, R.N., CNOR<br />
OMC<br />
Kathleen Loeffler, R.N., CNOR<br />
OMC<br />
Maria Mellaci-Lourenco, R.N., CNOR<br />
JSUMC<br />
Patricia R. Kremens, R.N., CNOR, ONC recertification JSUMC<br />
Renee Nebus, R.N., CNOR<br />
OMC<br />
Danielle Smith, R.N., BSN, CNOR<br />
OMC<br />
Margaret A. Sullivan, R.N., CNOR<br />
RMC<br />
Gina Wickberg, R.N., CNOR recertification OMC<br />
Certified Occupational Health Landa A. PoianiDarocki, MSN, APN-C, COHN-S recertification MH<br />
Nurse-Specialist (COHN-S)<br />
Certified Pediatric Emergency Karen Brodeur, R.N., CPEN, CPN, TNCC JSUMC<br />
Nurse (CPEN) Idisbeth Perez-Burke, R.N., CPEN RMC<br />
Paul Wyche, R.N., BSN, CEN, CPEN<br />
RMC<br />
Certified Pediatric Nurse (CPN) Edna J. Evangelista, R.N., BSN, CPN JSUMC<br />
Mary E. Peled, R.N., BSN, CPN recertification OMC<br />
Rebecca Reinhold, R.N., CPN<br />
JSUMC<br />
Jill Tralka, R.N., BSN, CPN recertification JSUMC<br />
Certified Post Anesthesia Nurse (CPAN) Carolyn Reichard, R.N., CPAN RMC<br />
Certified Professional Healthcare Virginia Carbone, R.N., BSN, CPHQ OMC<br />
Quality (CPHQ) Kirsten Zabilowicz, R.N., CPHQ recertification OMC<br />
Certified Radiology Nurse (CRN) Jacqueline Green, R.N., CRN JSUMC<br />
Eddy M. Sousa, R.N. CRN<br />
JSUMC<br />
Certified Rehabilitation Shannon Davis, R.N., CRRN MNRW<br />
Registered Nurse (CRRN)<br />
Certified Surgical Technologists (CST) Madeliene Ritter, LPN, CST recertification SOMC<br />
Critical Care Certification (CCRN) Nicole Adams, R.N., BSN, CCRN JSUMC<br />
Ashley Ascough, R.N., CCRN, CSC<br />
JSUMC<br />
Meridian Health Nursing Achievements 2010<br />
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Certifications<br />
Meagan Barnes, BS, R.N., CCRN, CSC<br />
JSUMC<br />
Monica Bergrud, R.N., BSN, CCRN<br />
JSUMC<br />
Kathy Burke, R.N., CCRN<br />
SOMC<br />
Monica Bergrud, R.N., BSN, CCRN<br />
JSUMC<br />
Huifang Cheng, R.N., CCRN<br />
BCH<br />
Julie George, R.N., BSN, CCRN<br />
SOMC<br />
Melanie Lendis, R.N., CCRN<br />
JSUMC<br />
Mary Ellen “Megan” Matthews, R.N., CCRN<br />
SOMC<br />
Robin McBrearty, R.N., CCRN<br />
SOMC<br />
Ellen McCue, R.N., CCRN<br />
JSUMC<br />
Sandra A. Mead, MSN, APN-BC, FCCSC, CCRN<br />
JSUMC<br />
Maya Meyers, R.N., CCRN recertification SOMC<br />
Patricia Murray, R.N., CCRN<br />
JSUMC<br />
Denise Pischel, R.N., CNRN, CCRN<br />
JSUMC<br />
Patricia Reiff, R.N., BSN, CCRN, CPAN recertification JSUMC<br />
Amy Sapp, R.N., BSN, CCRN<br />
JSUMC<br />
Sheri L. Schuman, R.N., CCRN<br />
RMC<br />
MaryLou Stevens, R.N., CCRN<br />
JSUMC<br />
MaryEllen Strozak, M.S., R.N., CCRN, CNS recertification RMC<br />
Georgette Tucholski, R.N., BSN, CCRN<br />
JSUMC<br />
Jenna Wallace, R.N., CCRN<br />
JSUMC<br />
Eric K. Wignall, R.N., CCRN<br />
JSUMC<br />
Fellow American College of Regina Foley, R.N., MBA, MSN, FACHE OMC<br />
Healthcare Executives (FACHE)<br />
Gastroenterology Nurse Christina Barrett R.N., BSN, CGRN, BC JSUMC<br />
Certification (CGRN) Paulette Boquel, R.N., CGRN OMC<br />
Coletta M. Coles, R.N., MSN, CPAN, CAPA, BC, CGRN<br />
OMC<br />
Robyn McNamara, R.N., CGRN<br />
JSUMC<br />
Cindy Stagg, R.N., CGRN recertification SOMC<br />
Leslie Stewart, BA, R.N., CGRN recertification JSUMC<br />
Gerontology Certification (GC) Genevieve Marino, LPN, GC JSUMC<br />
Katy Mierta, LPN, GC<br />
JSUMC<br />
Noreen Raney, LPN, GC<br />
JSUMC<br />
Gerontology Certification (RN-BC) Virginia Adair, RN-BC, BSN, MS, MBA BCH<br />
Sherry Arabia, RN-BC<br />
RMC<br />
Lisa Armstrong, RN-BC<br />
MNRW<br />
Barbara Boyler, RN-BC, BSN<br />
JSUMC<br />
Pamela Bryant, RN-BC<br />
BCH<br />
Sandy Caine, RN-BC<br />
MNRW
Certifications<br />
Patricia Chambers, RN-BC<br />
JSUMC<br />
Marilyn Crotty, RN-BC<br />
JSUMC<br />
Kathleen Curto, RN-BC<br />
JSUMC<br />
Marissa S. Guzman, RN-BC<br />
JSUMC<br />
June Haesler, RN-BC<br />
OMC<br />
Jean Hirst, RN-BC<br />
JSUMC<br />
Darlene Innocent, RN-BC<br />
OMC<br />
Catherine A. Isnardi, RN-BC, BSN, CAPA<br />
JSUMC<br />
Cara Kennedy, RN-BC<br />
OMC<br />
Jaime Kiernan, RN-BC<br />
JSUMC<br />
Michele Knapp, RN-BC<br />
MBTS<br />
Susan L. Love, RN-BC<br />
JSUMC<br />
Rosario Mangulabnan, RN-BC<br />
OMC<br />
Cynthia B. McDevitt, RN-BC<br />
OMC<br />
Iwana Regula, RN-BC<br />
MQC<br />
Deborah Reynolds, RN-BC<br />
BCH<br />
Enid Russell, RN-BC<br />
OMC<br />
Erin Ryan, RN-BC<br />
OMC<br />
Conchita “Connie” Sim, RN-BC, BSN<br />
JSUMC<br />
Georgette Spiecker, RN-BC<br />
BCH<br />
Maria Torres, RN-BC<br />
JSUMC<br />
Alda Valenzuela, RN-BC<br />
MQC<br />
Katherine VanBuskirk, RN-BC<br />
BCH<br />
Nancy Vogler, RN-BC<br />
OMC<br />
Julie Webster, RN-BC<br />
OMC<br />
Gerontological Clinical Nurse Linda Hassler, R.N., MS, GCNS-BC recertification MH<br />
Specialist (GCNS-BC)<br />
Gerontological Nurse Practitioner- Helen Miley, Ph.D., R.N., ACNP-BC, CCRN, GNP-BC MH<br />
Board Certified (GNP-BC)<br />
High Risk Neonatal Intensive Kim Aufiero, RNC-NIC JSUMC<br />
Care (NIC) Lori Messer, R.N., MS, NNP-BC, RNC-NIC recertification JSUMC<br />
Blesilda S. Mision, RNC-NIC<br />
JSUMC<br />
Informatics Nursing Certification (BC) Christine Devine, RN-BC, BS JSUMC<br />
Inpatient Obstetrics (RNC-OB) Susan Pear, RNC-OB, CCE recertification OMC<br />
Jean Shafto, MSN, RNC-OB, C-EFM<br />
OMC<br />
Low Risk Neonatal Nursing Colleen P. Anthes, RNC RMC<br />
Certification (RNC) Janet Avon, BSN, RNC OMC<br />
Medical Surgical Certification (RN-BC) Nimfa Baya, RN-BC, BS recertification RMC<br />
Violet Bernknopf, RN-BC<br />
JSUMC<br />
Luz Bonoan, RN-BC, BSN<br />
JSUMC<br />
Lynne M. Bottge, RN-BC recertification JSUMC<br />
Barbara Boyler, RN-BC, BSN<br />
JSUMC<br />
Vicma Marie Cac, RN-BC, BSN<br />
JSUMC<br />
Raffaella Cervone, RN-BC<br />
MNRS<br />
Andrea Crate, RN-BC<br />
OMC<br />
Kimberly Crowning, BS, RN-BC<br />
OMC<br />
Deborah Edgerton, RN-BC, BA<br />
JSUMC<br />
Lindsay Fehring, RN-BC<br />
JSUMC<br />
Kandy Gilvary, RN-BC recertification JSUMC<br />
Maryna Hall, RN-BC, ONC<br />
JSUMC<br />
Joan Hallman, RN-BC, BSN<br />
JSUMC<br />
Peggy Kennedy, RN-BC recertification JSUMC<br />
Denise L. LaBarge, RN-BC<br />
SOMC<br />
Amanda Lillis, RNC recertification JSUMC<br />
Meridian Health Nursing Achievements 2010<br />
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Certifications<br />
Carol Nickel, RN-BC<br />
JSUMC<br />
Nicole Ortiz, RN-BC, BSN<br />
OMC<br />
Jasmin Osol, RNC, BC, MSN recertification OMC<br />
Barbara Paratore, RN-BC<br />
JSUMC<br />
Clair Ruffler, RN-BC, BSN<br />
JSUMC<br />
Nancy Shen, RN-BC<br />
JSUMC<br />
Kathleen Sullivan, R.N., MSN, BC recertification JSUMC<br />
Jianru Sun, RN-BC<br />
SOMC<br />
Susan Sutcliffe, RN-BC<br />
SOMC<br />
Roseann Szpiech, RN-BC recertification OMC<br />
Debra Umlauf, RN-BC<br />
JSUMC<br />
Priscilla Velasquez, RN-BC, CMSRN<br />
RMC<br />
Jennifer White, RN-BC, CNML recertification RMC<br />
Sheryl L. Williams, RN-BC<br />
JSUMC<br />
Sonja M. Williams, RN-BC, BSN recertification JSUMC<br />
Nurse Executive Advanced-Board Lori Colineri, R.N., MSN, NEA-BC RMC<br />
Certified (NEA-BC) Mary Ann T. Donohue, Ph.D., R.N., APN, NEA-BC recertification JSUMC<br />
Nurse Practitioner, Certified (NP-C) Loretta Pasquarella, R.N., MSN, NP-C, OCN JSUMC<br />
Oncology Nursing Certification (OCN) Karen Brady, R.N. OCN recertification SOMC<br />
Mary Lynn Breslin, R.N., BSN, OCN recertification OMC<br />
Cheryl Cappetta, R.N., BSN, OCN<br />
OMC<br />
Angela A. Gagliardi, R.N., BSN, OCN recertification OMC<br />
Nancy Kaminski, R.N., OCN recertification SOMC<br />
Barbara Lawless, R.N., OCN recertification SOMC<br />
Jane Masick, R.N., OCN recertification SOMC<br />
Barbara O’Connor, R.N., OCN<br />
SOMC<br />
Orthopedic Nurse Certified (ONC) Barbara Cloney, R.N., ONC OMC<br />
Evelyn Ferguson, R.N., BS, OCN, ONC<br />
OMC<br />
Meredith Gongora, R.N., ONC<br />
JSUMC<br />
Karen Gould, R.N., ONC<br />
OMC<br />
Maryna Hall, RN-BC, ONC<br />
JSUMC<br />
Peggy Kennedy, RN-BC, ONC<br />
JSUMC<br />
Linda A. Lagos, R.N., ONC<br />
OMC<br />
Cheryl Millea, R.N., ONC<br />
OMC<br />
Danielle Moran, BSN, RNC, ONC<br />
JSUMC<br />
Maria Ottens, R.N., ONC<br />
OMC<br />
Lori Rice, R.N., ONC<br />
OMC<br />
Angelica Rojas, R.N., ONC<br />
OMC<br />
Alison Skahan, RN-BC, BSN, ONC<br />
OMC<br />
Pain Management Certification (RN-BC) Annette Henry, RN-BC recertification JSUMC<br />
Pediatric Critical Care Nursing Ruthann Kosick, MSN, R.N., CCRN, CPAN JSUMC<br />
Certification (CCRN)<br />
Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN) Deborah Pascoe, R.N., PCCN SOMC<br />
Vera Verwey, R.N., PCCN<br />
SOMC<br />
Psychiatric Nurse Certification (RN-BC) Kim Kritch, RN-BC, BSN JSUMC<br />
Paula Lombardo, RN-BC recertification RMC<br />
Registered Nurse, Certified in Maternal Kathleen Campbell, RNC-MNN SOMC<br />
Newborn Nursing (RNC-MNN) Allison Hitchner, RNC-MNN, BSN SOMC<br />
Cynthia Wilhelm, RNC-MNN<br />
SOMC<br />
Shelter Operations Pamela Rossano, RNC, AWHONN recertification RMC<br />
Wound Care Certified (WCC) Mary Cohen, LPN MNRW<br />
Joann Watson, R.N., CRRN, WCC<br />
RMC<br />
Helen Quigley, LPN<br />
MNRS
Professional Organizations<br />
Collaboration, interaction with peers, and leadership skill development are all fundamental to advancing the nursing profession.<br />
Alejandro Allanigue, RN-C, BSN RMC Board of Directors, The Philippine <strong>Nurses</strong> Association of New Jersey, Monmouth<br />
County Sub Chapter; Scholarship Fund for High School and College in the Philippines<br />
Donna Angelucci, MA, RN, BC BCH Board of Directors, New Jersey League of <strong>Nurses</strong>; Member, New Jersey State <strong>Nurses</strong><br />
Association, Committee on Continuing Education; Consortium of NJ Nurse Educators<br />
(CNJNE); Co-Chair, CNJNE Marketing/Public Relations Committee; Co-Chair, Nursing<br />
Research Committee<br />
Rhodora C. Barretto, RN-BN, BSN OMC Secretary, National Gerontological Nursing Association, Jersey Coast Chapter<br />
MaryAlyce (Molly) Berkowitz, JSUMC Vice-Chair, Basic Life Support (BLS) Advisory Committee to the New Jersey State<br />
R.N., BSN<br />
EMS Committee, NJ Dept. of Health and Senior Services; NJ Trauma Center Council<br />
representative to the NJ Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMS-C)<br />
Committee, NJ Dept. of Health and Senior Services<br />
Jane Bliss-Holtz, DNSc, R.N. MH Member, Manuscript Review Panel, Journal of Nursing Regulation;<br />
Member, Manuscript Review Panel, Nursing Research<br />
Mary Lynn Breslin, R.N., BSN, OCN OMC President-Elect Oncology Nursing Society, Central NJ Chapter<br />
Jinx Bediguian, R.N., BSN, CNOR JSUMC Vice President, Association of Perioperative Registered <strong>Nurses</strong>, Jersey Shore Chapter<br />
Nicholas Cardinale, R.N., CRNI RMC Editorial Review Board Member, Journal of Infusion Nursing<br />
Coletta M. Coles, R.N., MSN, CPAN, OMC Member of Nominations and Awards Committee, Society of Gastroenterology<br />
CAPA, BC, CGRN <strong>Nurses</strong> and Associates (SGNA); Member-At-Large, SGNA, Region 67<br />
Christine Conner, MSN, R.N., OMC President-Elect, American Association of Critical Care <strong>Nurses</strong> (AACN),<br />
CCRN, CCNS<br />
AACN Jersey Shoreline Chapter<br />
Diane Doherty, R.N., OCN OMC Program Coordinator and Board Member, Oncology Nursing Society<br />
Mary Ann T. Donohue, Ph.D., R.N., JSUMC President, New Jersey State <strong>Nurses</strong> Association (NJSNA)<br />
APN, NEA-BC<br />
Veronica Ehlert, R.N., CGRN OMC Member-At-Large, Society of Gastroenterology <strong>Nurses</strong> and Associates (SGNA),<br />
Ocean Monmouth Chapter<br />
Yuri Fayngersh, R.N., MSN, CNOR JSUMC Vice President, Association of Perioperative Registered <strong>Nurses</strong> (AORN) Chapter 3107<br />
Ryn Fernandez, R.N., MSN, JSUMC Treasurer and Membership Chairperson, Jersey Shoreline American Association<br />
APRN-BC, CEN, CCRN<br />
of Critical Care <strong>Nurses</strong> (AACN)<br />
Maria Galgon, R.N., BSN, OCN OMC Treasurer, Oncology Nursing Society, Central NJ Chapter<br />
Annette Gee Monahan, R.N., BCH Secretary, American Association of Critical Care <strong>Nurses</strong> (AACN),<br />
MSN, CCRN<br />
Jersey Shoreline Chapter<br />
Rebecca Graboso, DNP, R.N., RMC Secretary, Philippine <strong>Nurses</strong> Association of America-Advanced Practice<br />
CCRN, FNP-BC<br />
Nurse (APN) Forum; President, Philippine <strong>Nurses</strong> Association of NJ,<br />
Monmouth County Subchapter<br />
Diane Grant, R.N., BSN, ACRN JSUMC President-Elect, Association of <strong>Nurses</strong> in AIDS Care (ANAC), NJ State Chapter<br />
Stefanie Green, R.N., EMT BCH Captain, Oakhurst First Aid Squad<br />
Linda Hassler, R.N., MS, GCNS-BC MH Chair, National Gerontological Nursing Association, Geriatric APN Group;<br />
Chair Nominations Committee, NJSNA Region 6<br />
Christine Hedges, Ph.D., R.N., MH Department Editor, Research AACN Advance Critical Care; Manuscript Reviewer,<br />
ACNS-BC, CCNS<br />
Research in Nursing & Health; Manuscript Reviewer, American Nurse Today;<br />
Research Grant Reviewer, AACN<br />
Amanda Hessels, R.N., MSN, JSUMC Chair, Nominating Committee, Northern New Jersey Association for Professionals<br />
MPH, CIC<br />
in Infection Control; Manuscript Reviewer, American Journal of Infection Control;<br />
Planning Committee and Grant Coordinator, Annual APIC and IDSA Meeting<br />
“Infectious Diseases and Prevention Trends for 2010”<br />
Ruthann Kosick, MSN, R.N., JSUMC Vice President, Health Professionals and Allied Employees, Local 5058<br />
CCRN, CPAN<br />
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Professional Organizations<br />
Patricia R. Kremens, R.N., JSUMC Board of Directors, Monmouth-Ocean Association of Operating Room <strong>Nurses</strong><br />
CNOR, ONC<br />
Margaret A. Janasie, R.N., BSN, CIC JSUMC Legislative Representative, Association for Professionals in Infection<br />
Prevention Control<br />
Marcie Jannetti, R.N., BSN, CNOR JSUMC Regional Coordinator, National Membership Committee; Association of Perioperative<br />
Registered <strong>Nurses</strong> (AORN); Chair-Elect, Minimally Invasive Surgery/Lasers<br />
/Robotics Specialty Assembly; Board Member, Local Chapter 3104<br />
Sharon S. Jones, MS, RN-BC, CCRN OMC Past President and Committee Chair for Education Planning, Jersey Shoreline<br />
Chapter of American Association of Critical Care <strong>Nurses</strong> (AACN)<br />
Susan Laffan, R.N., SOMC Chairperson-Membership, Academy of Correctional Health Professionals<br />
CCHP-RN, CCHP-A<br />
Susan L. Love, RN-BC JSUMC Lay Chaplin, National Gerontological <strong>Nurses</strong> Association, Jersey Coast Chapter<br />
Patricia A. Lucarelli, R.N., MSN, JSUMC Chair, National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners Child Care Interest Group;<br />
CPNP, APN-C<br />
Chair, ARC of New Jersey Coalition for the Prevention of Developmental Disabilities<br />
Elisabeth A. Margl, RN-BC, OMC President, Society of Gastroenterology <strong>Nurses</strong> and Associates (SGNA) Region #67,<br />
BSN, CGRN<br />
Ocean-Monmouth NJ<br />
Elizabeth Martinez, R.N., ONC OMC President, Central New Jersey Oncology Nursing Society<br />
Kimberly McCourt, R.N., BSN, JSUMC Member, American Association of Heart Failure; New Jersey State <strong>Nurses</strong><br />
MSN, CCRN, ANP, APCN<br />
Association (NJSNA); NJ Forum for Advanced Practice <strong>Nurses</strong>; Sigma Theta<br />
Tau International; American Association of Critical Care <strong>Nurses</strong><br />
Terri McIntosh-Mount, JSUMC Chair, NJSNA-Interested <strong>Nurses</strong> Political Action Committee<br />
RNC-OB, BSN<br />
Marlene B. Navarro, MSN, OMC Co-Chair, Fundraising Committee, Oncology Nursing Society,<br />
AOCNP, ANP-BC<br />
Central New Jersey Chapter<br />
Karen Nugent, R.N., CDN OMC Vice President, Monmouth University Professional <strong>Nurses</strong> Association;<br />
Health Policy Liaison, American Nephrology <strong>Nurses</strong> Association, Chapter 125<br />
Maureen O’Brien, R.N., MSN, SOMC Treasurer, American Association of Critical Care <strong>Nurses</strong> (AACN), Jersey<br />
CCRN, ACNS-BC<br />
Shoreline Chapter<br />
Barbara Paratore, RN-BC JSUMC Member, American Association of Neuroscience Nursing (AANN)<br />
Kristen Perri, R.N., OCN OMC Nominating Chair, Central New Jersey Oncology Nursing Society<br />
Terri T. Pietsch, R.N., MSN, CTR, RMC Member, Oncology Nursing Society (ONS), Member, Sigma Theta Tau National<br />
OCN, NE-BC<br />
Nursing Society<br />
Landa A. PoianiDarocki, MSN, MH Board Member, New Jersey State Association of Occupational Health <strong>Nurses</strong><br />
APN-C, COHN-S<br />
(NJSAOHN); Nominations Committee Chair, New Jersey <strong>Hospital</strong> Employee<br />
Health Nurse Association (NJHEHNA); President, <strong>Hospital</strong> Employee Health<br />
Nurse Association
Professional Organizations<br />
Grace Reilly, R.N., MSN, APN RMC Board of Directors, New Jersey State <strong>Nurses</strong> Association; Legislative Chair,<br />
NJSNA for Forum of Nurse for Advanced Practice; Steering Committee, NJSNA<br />
for Improving Access to Care<br />
Diane Resnick, RN-BC, MPA JSUMC Advisory Board, Leadership Special Interest Group, American Academy of<br />
Ambulatory Care <strong>Nurses</strong> (AAACN)<br />
Richard A. Ridge, R.N., Ph.D., CENP SOMC Board of Directors, Organization of Nurse Executives/New Jersey; Magnet Appraiser,<br />
American <strong>Nurses</strong> Credentialing Center<br />
Elizabeth M. Rotchford, RN-BC, JSUMC Vice President, Board of Directors, Childcare Resources, Neptune, NJ; Expert<br />
MA, Nurse Paralegal<br />
Consultant Panel Member, American Psychiatric <strong>Nurses</strong> Association Task Force<br />
for Workplace Violence<br />
Marilyn R. Roy, R.N., MSN JSUMC Vice President and Representative, United Nations for Sigma Theta Tau<br />
International (STTI) Special Interest Group on Global Healthcare; Lambda Delta<br />
Chapter Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International<br />
Kathleen Russell-Babin, MSN, JSUMC Member, Legislative Committee, Organization of Nurse Executives New Jersey<br />
R.N., NEA-BC, ACNS-BC<br />
(ONE/NJ)<br />
Marvin Sauerhoff, R.N. BSN, CALA JSUMC Treasurer, NJ State Nursing Association, Region 3<br />
Denise Schwartz, R.N., BSN, BC OMC President, National Gerontological Nursing Association (NGNA), Local Chapter<br />
Shirley Shook, MSN, RN-BC, CCRN BCH Facilitator for Staff Education, NJ Stroke Coordinator’s Consortium<br />
Judith Slover-Zipf, DNP, ANP-BC, JSUMC Peer Reviewer, American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) and<br />
BC-ADM, CDE<br />
American Journal of Nursing (AJN)<br />
Danielle Smith, R.N., BSN, CNOR OMC Board Member, Association of Perioperative Registered <strong>Nurses</strong> (AORN)<br />
Local Chapter, Southern NJ<br />
Ellen Ruth Sorensen, R.N., MSN, JSUMC Journal Reviewer, Nursing 2010 Critical Care<br />
CNS, CCRN<br />
Leslie Stewart, BA, R.N., CGRN JSUMC President-Elect, National Society of Gastroenterology <strong>Nurses</strong> and Associates (SGNA)<br />
MaryEllen Strozak, M.S., R.N., RMC President, American Association of Critical Care Nurse, Jersey Shoreline Chapter<br />
CCRN, CNS<br />
Trish Vigna, R.N., MSN, APN, CWCN JSUMC President-Elect, Forum of <strong>Nurses</strong> in Advanced Practice<br />
Nancy Wagner, R.N., MSN, CIC, CSN OMC President-Elect, Northern New Jersey Association for Professionals in Infection<br />
Control & Epidemiology<br />
Meridian Health Nursing Achievements 2010<br />
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New Knowledge, Innovation, and Improvements<br />
A Magnet Moment<br />
“When nurse midwives first became affiliated with our department, they<br />
requested that they be allowed to offer the opportunity to have a water birth<br />
to their patients. We had never done this before, but the midwives were quite<br />
insistent that this was a safe and ethical practice to be offering to our patients.<br />
I had to do some research to prove to myself and assure my nursing staff that<br />
we could provide a safe environment and optimal nursing care while providing<br />
this experience for our patients. After visiting some sites that performed water<br />
births, and researching articles and other institution’s protocols, my team and<br />
I were able to put together a program for our patients. We collaborated with<br />
other departments, especially plant operations, to assure that we could<br />
accommodate the birth tub and water connections required. We wrote<br />
policies based on current, nationally accepted guidelines.<br />
Joyce McKeever, R.N., MS, IBCLC, LCCE<br />
Jersey Shore University Medical Center,<br />
Clinical Program Manager,<br />
Baby Friendly Program<br />
Our first water birth was a huge success and provided us with a “Magnet<br />
Moment.” It was a wonderful moment for our patient and for our nurses. We<br />
have since had many successful water births and are looking now to enhance<br />
our services. I was honored to present our implementation process at the<br />
Nursing Management Congress as a poster presentation.”<br />
Creating a Climate of Scholarship<br />
“At its best, the scholarship of discovery contributes not<br />
only to the stock of human knowledge but also to the<br />
intellectual climate…” (Boyer, 1990, p. 17)<br />
A passion for inquiry ignites a climate of scholarship, and<br />
nursing at Meridian Health has ignited that flame of inquiry,<br />
keeping it burning brightly. The four components of Meridian’s<br />
nursing model of care—clinical expertise, education, shared<br />
governance, and research—serve as a foundation for a climate<br />
of scholarship, inquiry, and discovery, allowing innovation in<br />
care structures, processes, and outcomes.<br />
Setting the tone for scholarship as the senior vice president<br />
and Chief Nursing Officer at Meridian, Richard Hader, Ph.D.,<br />
R.N., FAAN, NE-BC, CHE, CPHQ, has produced more than 100<br />
peer-reviewed publications and six research studies. He also<br />
has served as Editor-in-Chief of Nursing Management for more<br />
than six years. Dr. Hader has filled the role of clinical professor<br />
for Seton Hall University and Monmouth University in their<br />
master’s degree programs for nursing administration and was<br />
the prime originator of The Georgian Court-Meridian Health<br />
School of Nursing.<br />
The presence of scholarship can be seen by funded grants, in<br />
articles published in referenced journals, and in the abstracts<br />
of presentations. Since the inception of the system in 1997,<br />
the amount of peer-reviewed publications has quadrupled, with<br />
more than 100 nurses currently taking active part in research<br />
activities, ranging from data collectors to primary investigators.<br />
Mentoring for inquiry is also strongly visible at Meridian, with<br />
six doctorally-prepared nurses housed within the Ann May<br />
Center for Nursing and Allied Health. In aggregate, they have<br />
published more than eighty manuscripts and secured grants<br />
totaling more than $6 million dollars. They have served as<br />
investigators for more than twenty research projects of their<br />
own, and have mentored many more, including the C.A.R.E.<br />
Clinical Research Scholar projects. In addition, they are editors<br />
of peer-reviewed journals, department editors for journals,<br />
manuscript reviewers, and are also prolific presenters at local,<br />
regional, and national conferences.<br />
Promoting education also is a pivotal factor in promoting a<br />
climate of scholarship. Scholarship support for advanced<br />
educational preparation has been outstanding, as more than<br />
150 scholarships totaling more than $200,000 were awarded<br />
to Meridian bachelors, masters, and doctoral students. In<br />
addition, more than one million dollars in tuition<br />
reimbursement was provided to Meridian nurses. Since<br />
Meridian’s inception, seven Meridian nurses have achieved<br />
their doctoral degree, and eight more are nearing completion,<br />
adding to the support for a climate of scholarship.<br />
A climate of scholarship also seeks meaningful integration of<br />
new knowledge into practice. Demonstration of integration can<br />
be seen in Meridian’s work in evidence-based practice and<br />
translation science. To promote these activities, the Meridian<br />
Health Institute for Evidence-Based Care (IEBC) was formed,<br />
through which inter-professional teams perform systematic<br />
reviews of guidelines, meta-analyses, single studies, and<br />
expert opinion to derive best practices for the organization.<br />
Since its creation in 2008, twenty evidence reviews have been<br />
produced, resulting in twelve protocol changes as well as<br />
production of new order sets, revision of electronic health<br />
record computer screens, and development of staff education.
New Knowledge, Innovation, and Improvements<br />
Meridian has a solid infrastructure for the integration of<br />
scholarship. Meridian’s leadership considers the IEBC to be an<br />
integral part of their strategic plan for success in this newest<br />
era of health care reform. Evidence-based work is a core<br />
element of the 2011 strategic objectives of the organization.<br />
Significant gains have been made in advancing scholarship at<br />
Meridian and a strong commitment is in place to continue to<br />
support and disseminate new knowledge throughout the<br />
system and for the greater health care community.<br />
The key to providing exceptional patient care is the continuous effort to define and implement best practices.<br />
Through research and evidence-based practice, Meridian nurses strive for the knowledge and evidence that<br />
improves outcomes and the quality of care.<br />
“Improving Patient Satisfaction with and Reducing Christina Barrett, R.N., BSN, CGRN, B-C JSUMC<br />
Anxiety of Endoscopic Procedure Through Education”<br />
Principal Investigator and Data Collector<br />
Janice Irvine, R.N., BSN, CGRN<br />
JSUMC<br />
Sub Investigator<br />
Video Project with Cook Medical, “The Reduction of Patient Leslie Stewart, BA, R.N., CGRN JSUMC<br />
Anxiety through Pre-Procedure Education” by Christina Barrett<br />
“The Unlicensed Assistive Personnel’s Attitudes, Beliefs, and Nimfa Baya, RN-BC, BS RMC<br />
Behavior Related to Fall Prevention in an Acute Care Setting” Principal Investigator<br />
“The Coping Experience of an Individual who Survived a Stroke:<br />
A Qualitative Study”<br />
Co-Investigator<br />
“Perceptions of Change in Environmental Work Factors in a Jane Bliss-Holtz, DNSc, R.N. MH<br />
Newly Engineered Work Environment”<br />
Principal Investigator<br />
“Pre and Post Educational Assessment of Computer<br />
Literacy in <strong>Nurses</strong>”<br />
“The Effect of Nursing Unit Spatial Layout on Nursing Team<br />
Communication Patterns, Quality of Care, and Patient Safety”<br />
Principal Investigator<br />
Principal Investigator<br />
“Pre-Discharge Transcutaneous Bilirubin (TCB) in the Jennifer Bradle, MSN, R.N., APN RMC<br />
Prediction of Neonatal Readmissions Due to Neonatal<br />
Co-Investigator and Data Collector<br />
Hyperbilirubinemia”<br />
“Assessing Dyspnea in Patients with Non-Small Lung Mary Brandsema, R.N., BSN, OCN OMC<br />
Cancer in the Acute Care Center”<br />
Data Collector<br />
Lani Gernalin, R.N., BSN, OCN<br />
OMC<br />
Data Collector<br />
Elizabeth Martinez, R.N., ONC<br />
OMC<br />
Co-Investigator<br />
“A Comprehensive Systematic Review of Visitation Models within Donna Ciufo, DNP, R.N., FNP-BC JSUMC<br />
the Context of Patient-Family Centered Care” Capstone Project Primary Author<br />
“Oncology <strong>Nurses</strong> and Allied Health Clinicians Assessment Michele Gaguski, MSN, R.N., AOCN, CHPN, APN-C OMC<br />
and Management Practices for Patients with Oral Mucositis Principal Investigator<br />
in a Community Based <strong>Hospital</strong>” Elizabeth Martinez, R.N., ONC OMC<br />
Data Collector<br />
“Perioperative Stroke Incidence Among Long Term Rebecca Graboso, DNP, R.N., MSN, APN, CCRN, FNP-BC RMC<br />
Anti-coagulated Patients”<br />
Co-Investigator<br />
“Adherence Evaluation after Ischemic Stroke Longitudinal<br />
(AVAIL) Registry”<br />
“Neighborhood Open Spaces and Health”<br />
Co-Investigator<br />
Co-Investigator<br />
Research<br />
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Research<br />
“Pain Assessment of Non-Verbal Patient in ICU and PACU” Leah Guardino, R.N., MSN, CCRN OMC<br />
Co-Investigator<br />
Jeanieve Caputo, R.N., BSN<br />
OMC<br />
Co-Investigator<br />
“Depression and Anxiety in the Post Operative Coronary Michelle Hansen, RN-BC JSUMC<br />
Bypass Patient”<br />
Co-Investigator<br />
Sheila Hanvey, R.N., PCCN<br />
JSUMC<br />
Co-Investigator<br />
“Enhancing Geriatric Competencies in OMC ED” Linda Hassler, R.N., MS, GCNS-BC MH<br />
Principal Investigator<br />
“A Case Study of the Implementation of Bedside Reporting” Joan Harvey, DNP, MSN, R.N., CCRN OMC<br />
Principal Investigator<br />
“The Use of Guided Imagery in the Pre-Procedure Phase Jennifer Heck-Kanellidis, R.N., MSN, APN-C JSUMC<br />
of Cardiac Catheterization”<br />
Principal Investigator<br />
“Geriatric Institutional Assessment Profile of Meridian Christine Hedges, Ph.D., R.N., ACNS-BC MH<br />
Nursing Staff: a Benchmarking Survey”<br />
Principal Investigator<br />
“The Effect of Nursing Unit Spatial Layout on Nursing Team<br />
Communication Patterns, Quality of Care, and Patient Safety”<br />
Co-Investigator<br />
“The Impact of the Transformation Project on Isolated Amanda Hessels, R.N., MSN, MPH, CIC JSUMC<br />
Patient Placement”<br />
Design, Data Collector, and Author<br />
“The Lived Experience of Relocating to Newly Designed Sandra Leddy, R.N., BSN JSUMC<br />
Patient Care Units and Emergency Department:<br />
Co-Investigator<br />
Phenomenological Study” Karen Garafano, R.N. JSUMC<br />
Co-Investigator<br />
Fotini Gordon, R.N.<br />
RMC<br />
Co-Investigator<br />
Grace Survey Study, Merck 055 Study, BI study, Kathy McGovern, R.N., CCRC JSUMC<br />
HIV Drug Study<br />
Clinical Research Coordinator<br />
“High Dose vs. Low Dose Methadone: Correlation with Urine Terri McIntosh-Mount, RNC-OB, BSN JSUMC<br />
Drug Screens During Antepartum Course and In Labor” Co-Investigator<br />
“A Study of Racial and Socioeconomic Disparity in Joyce McKeever, R.N., MS, IBCLC JSUMC<br />
Breastfeeding Rates”<br />
Site Investigator<br />
“The Effect of Three Types of <strong>Hospital</strong> Gift Bags on<br />
Duration of Breastfeeding”<br />
Site Investigator<br />
“The Effect of Nursing on NICU Patient Outcomes” Lori Messer, R.N., MS, NNP-BC, RNC-NIC JSUMC<br />
Principal Investigator<br />
“Predictors of Delirium in Geriatric Post-Op Patients” Helen Miley, Ph.D., R.N., ACNP-BC, CCRN, GNP-BC MH<br />
Principal Investigator<br />
Kathleen Russell-Babin, MSN, R.N., NEA-BC, ACNS-BC MH<br />
Sub-Investigator<br />
Sharon Lubeck, R.N.<br />
OMC<br />
Sub-Investigator<br />
Amy Wozniak, Biostatistician<br />
MH<br />
Sub-Investigator<br />
“Reducing Foley Catheter Use in the <strong>Hospital</strong>ized Elderly” Nicole Ortiz, RN-BC, BSN OMC<br />
Principal Investigator
Research<br />
“Health Literacy and Childhood Obesity” Rebecca Reinhold, R.N., CPN JSUMC<br />
Principal Investigator<br />
“Pharmacist Model of Care/Medication Reconciliation Study” Kathleen Russell-Babin, MSN, R.N., NEA-BC, ACNS-BC MH<br />
Principal Investigator<br />
“Femoral Artery Access Outcomes in Out-Patients Alanna Schauer, RN-BC BCH<br />
Post Endovascular and Cardiac Catheterization Procedures” Co-Investigator<br />
“<strong>Nurses</strong>’ Perceptions of Obstacles to Providing Optimal Cathy Schlick, R.N. JSUMC<br />
End-of-Life Care in the Critical Care Setting”<br />
Co-Investigator<br />
Donna Ruggiero, R.N.<br />
JSUMC<br />
Co-Investigator<br />
Axelrod “A Study of Carboxypeptidase-A (CPA) Judith Slover-Zipf, DNP, ANP-BC, BC-ADM, CDE JSUMC<br />
Assessment in the Blood iraglutide Effects and Actions Sub Investigator<br />
in Diabetes: Evaluation of Cardiovascular Outcome Results”<br />
Leader Trial<br />
Sub Investigator<br />
“Implementing Shared Appointments in an Endocrine Practice Loretta Ninivaggi, DNP, APN-BC, CDE JSUMC<br />
Co-Investigator<br />
“Indoor Environmental Quality Post Occupancy Survey” Teri Wurmser, Ph.D., MPH, R.N., NEA-BC MH<br />
Principal Investigator<br />
“The Effect of Nursing Unit Spatial Layout on Nursing Team<br />
Communication Patterns, Quality of Care, and Patient Safety”<br />
Principal Investigator<br />
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Evidence-Based Practice<br />
“Out of Bed Initiative”<br />
Nursing Team Members<br />
Ellen Barrington, R.N.<br />
Jaclyn Bernick, R.N.<br />
Lindsay Baumann, R.N.<br />
Marcy Engel, RPT<br />
Judy Finkel, R.N.<br />
Noreen Giovannone, RPT<br />
Linda Hassler, R.N., MS, GCNS-BC<br />
Joyce Henn, R.N.<br />
Kris Rovell, R.N., MSN<br />
Kathleen Russell-Babin, MSN, R.N., NEA-BC, ACNS-BC<br />
Denise Schwartz, R.N.<br />
Kathleen Sullivan, R.N., MSN<br />
OMC<br />
JSUMC<br />
JSUMC<br />
JSUMC<br />
RMC<br />
SRI<br />
MH<br />
JSUMC<br />
RMC<br />
MH<br />
OMC<br />
JSUMC<br />
“Inpatient CHF Pathway” and<br />
Nursing Team Members<br />
“Order Set Update” Reviews Jeffrey Booth, R.N. JSUMC<br />
Elizabeth Maiorana, R.N.<br />
JSUMC<br />
Kimberly McCourt, APN<br />
JSUMC<br />
Eileen Oates, APN<br />
JSUMC<br />
Kathleen Russell-Babin, MSN, R.N., NEA-BC, ACNS-BC MH<br />
Alison Trembly, APN<br />
JSUMC<br />
“Probiotics and the ICU Sepsis Patient” and<br />
Nursing Team Members<br />
“Probiotics and the C. Diff Patient” Jennifer Casey, R.N. JSUMC<br />
Kathleen Russell-Babin, MSN, R.N., NEA-BC, ACNS-BC MH<br />
“NGT Placement Confirmation-Pediatrics”<br />
“Hypertensive OB Patient BP Monitoring”<br />
“Delirium Prediction in Hip Surgery Patients”<br />
Nursing Team Members<br />
Anne Marie Conte, R.N.<br />
Kathy Daly, R.N.<br />
Kathleen Kochel, R.N.<br />
Ruth Ann Kosick, R.N., MSN<br />
Kathleen Luthe, R.N.<br />
Lori Messer, MSN, R.N., APN<br />
Kathleen Russell-Babin, MSN, R.N., NEA-BC, ACNS-BC<br />
Barbara Taggart Hyatt, R.N.<br />
Nursing Team Members<br />
Jennifer Bradle, R.N.<br />
Jennifer Rocheskey, R.N.<br />
Kris Rovell, R.N.<br />
Kathleen Russell-Babin, MSN, R.N., NEA-BC, ACNS-BC<br />
Jean Shafto, R.N.<br />
Heather Starnes, R.N.<br />
Roselyn Young, R.N.<br />
Nursing Team Members<br />
Sharon Lubeck, R.N.<br />
Helen Miley, Ph.D., R.N., ACNP-BC, CCRN, GNP-BC<br />
Kathleen Russell-Babin, MSN, R.N., NEA-BC, ACNS-BC<br />
JSUMC<br />
JSUMC<br />
JSUMC<br />
JSUMC<br />
JSUMC<br />
JSUMC<br />
MH<br />
JSUMC<br />
RMC<br />
SOMC<br />
RMC<br />
MH<br />
OMC<br />
JSUMC<br />
JSUMC<br />
“Sterile vs. Tap Water in Enteric Tubes” Kathleen Russell-Babin, MSN, R.N., NEA-BC, ACNS-BC MH<br />
“Obesity Prevention”<br />
Nursing Team Members<br />
Margaret Corcoran, APN<br />
Kathleen Russell-Babin, MSN, R.N., NEA-BC, ACNS-BC<br />
“Extended VTE Prophylaxis in Colon Cancer<br />
Nursing Reviewer<br />
Surgery Patients” Kathleen Russell-Babin, MSN, R.N., NEA-BC, ACNS-BC MH<br />
OMC<br />
MH<br />
MH<br />
MH<br />
MH
Evidence-Based Practice<br />
Nursing Implementation Team<br />
Joanne Farina, R.N.<br />
MHC<br />
Maria Ceil McEIvaney, R.N.<br />
OMC<br />
Parma Quinn, R.N.<br />
MH<br />
Joy Schwartz, R.N.<br />
MH<br />
Grace Schneider, R.N.<br />
MHR<br />
“Crew Resource Management in Perioperative Areas” Kathleen Russell-Babin, MSN, R.N., NEA-BC, ACNS-BC MH<br />
Rhodora C. Barretto, RN-BN, BSN<br />
Jane Bliss-Holtz, DNSc, R.N.<br />
Juana M. Buergo, R.N.<br />
Mary Ann T. Donohue, Ph.D., R.N.,<br />
APN, NEA-BC<br />
OMC Co-Author, “Meridian Aligns Magnet and NICHE.” The Nursing<br />
Spectrum, (October).<br />
MH “Nightingale, Hand Washing and Restroom Observations.” Issues in<br />
Comprehensive Pediatric Nursing, 33(3), 127-128; “Evidence-based<br />
and the Golden Quadrant.” Issues in Comprehensive Pediatric<br />
Nursing, 33(1), 1-4.<br />
OMC “Orientation Book for New Employees: OR Staff.”<br />
JSUMC “Leading Change.” Leading and Managing in Nursing, (5th ed.). Patricia<br />
Yoder-Wise, editor. St. Louis: Mosby. “Health Care Reform and Implications for<br />
Nursing.” New Jersey Nurse. (October); “When Work Doesn’t Work Anymore.”<br />
Institute for Nursing Newsletter. (July); “Shared Decision Making and Analysis<br />
Paralysis.” Institute for Nursing Newsletter. (April); “Knowledge Maintenance<br />
and the Change Process.” Institute for Nursing Newsletter. (January).<br />
Yuri Fayngersh, R.N., MSN, CNOR JSUMC “Is Your Court Correct?” OR Nurse. (March 2011).<br />
Ryn Fernandez, R.N., MSN, APRN-BC,<br />
CEN, CCRN<br />
Rebecca Graboso, DNP, R.N.,<br />
CCRN, FNP-BC<br />
Juancho Gutierrez, R.N., BSN, CPAN<br />
Richard Hader, R.N., MSN, CHE,<br />
CAN, CPHQ, Ph.D., FAAN<br />
JSUMC “Septicemia Secondary to Ileus in Trauma Patients: A Human Model For<br />
Bacterial Translocation.” Medical Journal,103(5), 461-3. (May).<br />
RMC “Preventive Care Paradigm-Advanced Practice as Partners.” Journal of the<br />
Philippine <strong>Nurses</strong> Association of America. (Spring Issue).<br />
JSUMC Co-Author, “Laser Treatment of BPH.” OR Nurse.<br />
Publications<br />
The nursing profession only benefits from the sharing of medical knowledge. Meridian nurses help advance the<br />
profession by contributing extensively to many publications.<br />
MH “Allow APN’s to Practice Without Regulatory Restriction.’’ Nursing Management,<br />
(41), 12; “Clipping Coupons for Care.” Nursing Management, (41), 12; “Lofty<br />
Goals…Yes We Can.” Nursing Management, (41), 11; “Rethinking Service<br />
Lines.” Nursing Management, (41), 10; “Will the Market Dictate The Educational<br />
Level Of <strong>Nurses</strong>?” Nursing Management, (41), 9; “The Evidence That Isn’t…<br />
Interpreting Research.” Nursing Management, (41), 9; “The Compensation<br />
Tumble.” Nursing Management, (41), 8; “Numbers Don’t Tell the Whole Story.”<br />
Nursing Management, (41), 8; “Stand Tall Against Shortcomings.” Nursing<br />
Management, (41), 7; “Magnet Recognition—Excellence is the Standard.”<br />
Nursing Management, (41), 6; “Who’s the Doctor, Anyway?” Nursing<br />
Management, (41), 5; “United We Stand, Divided We Fall.” Nursing<br />
Management, (41), 4; “Success in the C-Suite.” Nursing Management,<br />
(41), 3, 51-53; “Are You Ready for the Future of Health Care Delivery?”<br />
Nursing Management, (41), 2; “Engaging the New Wave of Second Career<br />
<strong>Nurses</strong>.” Nursing Management, (41), 2; “The Blueprint to Excellence.”<br />
Nursing Management, (41), 1; “Nurse Leaders: A Closer Look.” Nursing<br />
Management, (41), 1, 25-29.<br />
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Publications<br />
Christine Hedges, Ph.D., R.N.,<br />
MH “Poster Presentations: A Primer for Critical Care <strong>Nurses</strong>.” AACN Advanced<br />
ACNS-BC, CCNS Critical Care, 21 (3), 318-321.<br />
Amanda Hessels, R.N., MSN, MPH, CIC<br />
Susan Laffan, R.N., CCHP-RN, CCHP-A<br />
Patricia A. Lucarelli, R.N., MSN,<br />
CPNP, APN-C<br />
Elizabeth Martinez, R.N., ONC<br />
JSUMC Abstract: Impact of H1N1 on NJ Infection Preventionist Activities, or Swine,<br />
Surveys and Survival of the New Jersey Infection Preventionist 2009:<br />
Presentation Number 5-042. [Abstract] [ENGLISH] Hessels, Amanda R.N., MSN,<br />
MPH, CIC. Morchel, Gail H. R.N., BSN, COHN-s, CIC. Farrell, Bridget R.N., CIC.<br />
AJOC: American Journal of Infection Control, 38(5), E42-E43 (June).<br />
SOMC “Correctional Nursing Practice: Safe and Secure Practice.” Correct Care.<br />
(Spring); “Work Ethics: Where Do They Come From and Do You Possess Them?”<br />
Correct Care. (Summer); “Nursing Leadership within Correctional Facilities.”<br />
American Jails. (May/June).<br />
JSUMC “Healthy Skin is In.” Ready, Set, Grow Parent Magazine. (June); “<strong>Nurses</strong> Right<br />
at Home in Medical Homes.” Nursing Spectrum. (August); “Position Statement<br />
on Supporting Children and Families in Early Care and Education.” National<br />
Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners. (November); “What is That?”<br />
(Childhood Skin Rash). Ready, Set, Grow Parent Magazine. (December)<br />
OMC “When I Have Wings.” Poem within article by Michele Gaguski titled,<br />
“Assessing Dyspnea in Patients with Non-Small Lung Cancer in the<br />
Acute Care Center.” The Clinical Journal of Oncology. (August)<br />
Kimberly McCourt, R.N., BSN, MSN, JSUMC “Mended Hearts. CHF Corner.” The Jersey Heartbeat, Chapter 179.<br />
CCRN, ANP, APCN<br />
Terri T. Pietsch, R.N., MSN, CTR,<br />
RMC “Caring: Looking Beyond Simulation.” International Journal for Human Caring.<br />
OCN, NE-BC 2010 (14), 2.<br />
Patricia Reiff, R.N., BSN, CCRN, CPAN JSUMC “A Tunnel at the End of the Light.” OR Nurse, (4)5, 42-46.<br />
Richard A. Ridge, R.N., Ph.D., CENP SOMC “Becoming the CNE: The First 100 Days.” Nursing Management. (August)<br />
Kathleen Russell-Babin, MSN, R.N.,<br />
NEA-BC, ACNS-BC<br />
Kimberly Simon, R.N., BSN, CIC<br />
Alison Trembly, R.N., CNRN, APN<br />
Janet Urbanowicz, R.N., Ph.D.,<br />
CPHQ, NEA-BC<br />
Barbara J. Williams, Ph.D., APN<br />
MH “Interdisciplinary Evidence-Based Care: Music to our Ears.” AACN Advance<br />
Critical Care, 21(1), 109-111; “Supporting the Environment for a Spirit of Inquiry:<br />
The Structures, Processes and Outcomes of a Center for Evidence-Based Care.”<br />
The Institute for Nursing Newsletter, 6(3), 11; “Calling all Opinion Leaders! Keys<br />
to the Diffusionof Evidence.” Nursing Management, 41(9), 8-11.<br />
RMC “A Risk Based Approach to Infection Prevention: Creating an Infection<br />
Prevention and Control Plan.” The APIC/JCR Infection and Control Workbook,<br />
(2nd ed.), Chapter 4.<br />
JSUMC “Stroke Care in the 21st Century.” Nursing Management, 41(6), 30-36. (June).<br />
JSUMC “The Hybrid OR.” OR Nurse. (September); “Hybrid OR-Is It In Your Future?”<br />
Nursing Management. (May).<br />
MH “The Way to Patient-Centered Care.” Nursing Management. (October).<br />
Teri Wurmser, Ph.D., MPH, R.N., NEA-BC MH “Obtaining Financial Support Through Grants and Gifts.” M.Boltz, J. Taylor, E.<br />
Capezuti, & T. Fulmer (Eds.), NICHE Planning and Implementation Guide.<br />
New York: Hartford Institute for Geriatric Nursing.
Presentations<br />
Meridian nurses share research findings and other medical information with audiences<br />
throughout the state, the nation, and the world.<br />
A Magnet Moment<br />
“My special Magnet moment would relate to my National Poster Presentation at<br />
the SGNA Conference in St. Louis. It was exciting enough to have my abstract that I<br />
worked on with another SGNA member from Riverview accepted, but the process of<br />
developing and completing a large poster to be presented at a national conference,<br />
well that was exciting. One of the other two nurses that worked on the actual poster<br />
with me was also able to attend the conference. We were so excited when we found<br />
our reserved poster site, and then intimidated when we put it up next to all the others<br />
from throughout the United States. How proud we were to make it there!”<br />
Sharon Marciniak, R.N.<br />
Riverview Medical Center, MDSU<br />
Nicole Adams, R.N., BSN, CCRN<br />
Gilda M. Alvarez, RN-BC, BSN<br />
Donna Angelucci, MA, RN, BC<br />
Christina Barrett, R.N., BSN,<br />
CGRN, B-C<br />
Rhodora C. Barretto,<br />
RN-BN, BSN<br />
Nimfa Baya, RN-BC, BS<br />
MaryAlyce (Molly) Berkowitz,<br />
R.N., BSN<br />
Jane Bliss-Holtz, DNSc, R.N.<br />
Paris Bottazzi, R.N., BSN<br />
JSUMC “Device Induced Pressure Ulcers,” <strong>Nurses</strong> at Jersey Shore University Medical Center,<br />
Neptune, NJ<br />
JSUMC “Atrial Electrograms for Interpretation of Atrial Dysrhythmia in Post-Op Cardiac Surgery<br />
Patients,” Evidence-Based Practice Poster Presentation to <strong>Nurses</strong> and Nursing Students<br />
BCH “The Educators Role in Organizational and Bioethics,” Poster Presentation, The<br />
National Nurse in Staff Development Organization Affiliate Conference, Morristown<br />
Memorial <strong>Hospital</strong>, Morristown, NJ<br />
JSUMC “Improving Patient Satisfaction with and Reducing Anxiety of Endoscopic Procedures<br />
though Education,” Clinical Nurse Research Scholar Speaker, Harvesting the Results<br />
6th Annual Nursing Research & Evidence-Based Practice Day Conference, West Long<br />
Branch, NJ; Cook Medical Video Award for PI, “Improving Patient Satisfaction with and<br />
Reducing Anxiety of Endoscopic Procedures through Education”<br />
OMC “The Journey of the PAINAD Scale Toward Meridian Implementation,” PowerPoint<br />
Presentation, 6th Annual Meridian Health Geriatric EBP Conference, Jumping Brook<br />
Country Club, Neptune, NJ; “The Journey of the PAINAD Scale,” Poster Presentation,<br />
Harvesting the Results 6th Annual Nursing Research & Evidence-Based Practice Day<br />
Conference, West Long Branch, NJ<br />
RMC “The Unlicensed Assistive Personnel’s Attitudes, Beliefs, and Behavior Related to<br />
Fall Prevention in an Acute Care Setting,” Harvesting the Results 6th Annual Nursing<br />
Research & Evidence-Based Practice Day Conference, West Long Branch, NJ<br />
JSUMC “Emergencies in the School Setting,” presented at five locations in NJ; “Trauma<br />
Overview for Nursing,” presented to ED staff, Monmouth Medical Center; “EMS Role<br />
in Injury Prevention,” NJ Conference on EMS, Atlantic City, NJ; “Drinking and Distracted<br />
Driving,” Monmouth County IDRC (Intoxicated Driver Resource Center), 35 Monmouth<br />
and Ocean County High School Programs; “Don’t Fall for Us,” presented to 15 Senior<br />
Citizen Community Groups; “Heads Up for Bicycle Safety,” presented to eight school<br />
and community groups; “Staying Safe While Having Fun,” presented to four community<br />
groups; “Geriatric Emergencies,” “Trauma Triage and Transport,” “Traumatic Brain<br />
Injury,” “Kinematics of Trauma,” and “Pediatric Trauma,” presented to EMS community<br />
MH “Nursing Research in a Clinical Setting: Infrastructure and Implementation” (Panel<br />
Presentation) 22nd Annual Eastern Nursing Research Society (ENRS) Scientific<br />
Sessions: Celebrating Diversity in Nursing Research, Providence, RI<br />
JSUMC “Prevention and Treatment of Pressure Ulcers,” Quality Scholar Presentation,<br />
Meridian Health<br />
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Presentations<br />
Jeanieve Caputo, R.N., BSN<br />
Nicholas Cardinale, R.N., CRNI<br />
Anne Carter, MS, R.N., CEN,<br />
ACNS-BC<br />
Vimla Christian, R.N., CNN<br />
Patricia M. Cicerone, R.N.,<br />
BSN, HNBC<br />
Doreen Clark, R.N., BSN, CCRN<br />
OMC “Harvesting the Results,” 6th Annual Nursing Research and Evidence-Based<br />
Practice Day, Branches, West Long Branch, NJ<br />
RMC “2010 Update on Infusion Therapy Standards of Practice,” Riverview Medical Center,<br />
Red Bank, NJ<br />
RMC “Dyeing to Identify IV Medication Errors: a Clinical Nurse Specialist Group Identifies<br />
Factors Contributing to IV Push Medication Errors and the Resulting Housewide<br />
Education Initiative,” Co-Abstract and Poster Presenter, National Association of CNS<br />
Abstract and Poster, Baltimore, MD; “Suicide Assessment Screening in the ED,”<br />
Meridian Health Nursing Research Conference, Long Branch, NJ<br />
RMC “Caring of Vascular Access,” Poster Presenter, Annual TARC Conference; “Transplant<br />
Update,” Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank, NJ; “Hypertension and Diabetes,”<br />
LaborDay & Women’s Ministry, Salvation Army Camp Tecumseh<br />
SOMC “Heartbeats-Reiki with Drumming,” AHNA 6 CE for <strong>Nurses</strong> Web site: Heartbeats.org<br />
OMC “Dyeing to Identify IV Medication Errors: a Clinical Nurse Specialist Group Identifies<br />
Factors Contributing to IV Push Medication Errors and the Resulting Housewide<br />
Education Initiative,” Co-Abstract and Poster Presenter, National Association of CNS<br />
Abstract and Poster, Baltimore, MD<br />
OMC “The 800 Lb Gorilla in the Room,” Poster Presenter, SGNA National Conference<br />
Coletta M. Coles, R.N., MSN,<br />
CPAN, CAPA, BC, CGRN<br />
Kathryn Burns Collins, R.N., JSUMC “300 Million Dollar Healthcare Project Seeks Leed Gold,” Clean Med Conference,<br />
BS, MPA, FACHE<br />
Global Conference on Environmentally Sustainable Healthcare, Baltimore, MD,<br />
May 2010, “New Technology” Med Surgery Symposium<br />
Maria Cristina P. Corpuz, JSUMC “Atrial Electrograms for Interpretation of Atrial Dysrhythmia in Post-Op Cardiac<br />
RN-BC, BSN<br />
Surgery Patients,” Evidence-Based Practice Poster Presentation to <strong>Nurses</strong> and<br />
Nursing Students<br />
Christine Devine, RN-BC, BS JSUMC “Soarian Plan of Care,” R.N. education program; “Nursing Informat-a-what,” Nursing<br />
Management Congress<br />
Mary Ann T. Donohue, Ph.D., JSUMC “Creating Policy, The Nurse Role in Trenton,” Meridian Health; “Projecting<br />
R.N., APN, NEA-BC<br />
Professionalism,” NJ-PNA, Monmouth County Subchapter NJ; “When Work Doesn’t<br />
Work Anymore,” NJ-PNA, Morris County Subchapter NJ<br />
Jane Drucker, RN-BC<br />
OMC “The Red Dress Event,” Speaker, American Heart Association, Buona Sera, Red Bank, NJ<br />
Jackie Dwyer, R.N., MSN JSUMC “Stroke Triage,” EMS; “Endovascular Stroke Rescue,” AORN; “Endovascular<br />
Neuroscience,” Critical Care <strong>Nurses</strong><br />
Mary E. Eib, R.N., CCRN<br />
OMC “Revised Surgical Count Policy,” Shared Governance<br />
Lindsay Fehring, RN-BC JSUMC Creator, Stroke Discharge Education Form<br />
Beverly J. Fey, RN-BC JSUMC Instructor, “ICU Competency Day,” ICU Equipment Fair<br />
Anselma S. Gabudao, RN-BC, OMC “Improving Nursing Practice of Sedating Patients,” Nursing Quality Scholar Presentation<br />
BSN, CCRN<br />
Susan E. Gallagher, R.N., SOMC “Fire and Safety in the Perioperative Setting,” presented to Perioperative, Maternity staff,<br />
CNOR, CRNFA<br />
and Stafford Fire Department<br />
Kathleen Gelchion, MSN, R.N., RMC “Dyeing to Identify IV Medication Errors: a Clinical Nurse Specialist Group Identifies<br />
AOCNS-BC, CHPN<br />
Factors Contributing to IV Push Medication Errors and the Resulting Housewide<br />
Education Initiative,” Co-Abstract and Poster Presenter, National Association of CNS<br />
Abstract and Poster, Baltimore, MD<br />
Rebecca Graboso, DNP, R.N.,<br />
CCRN, FNP-BC<br />
Richard Hader, R.N., MSN, CHE,<br />
CAN, CPHQ, Ph.D., FAAN<br />
RMC “Stroke Update,” Renal Symposium, Ocean Medical Center<br />
MH “Lofty Goals….Yes We Can,” Bon Secours Health System, Keynote, Journey to<br />
Excellence Conference, Norfolk, VA, and Philippine <strong>Nurses</strong> Association; “Designed With<br />
Evidence: Humanistic Environment,” Knowledge in Motion: Interdisciplinary Evidence-
Presentations<br />
Based Care Conference, New Brunswick, NJ; “Advancing Nursing Leadership; Many<br />
Roads to Success – Dialogue with CNO Health Research & Educational Trust of New<br />
Jersey,” Princeton, NJ; “People Behind the Position: What it Means for the Future,” Nursing<br />
Management Congress, Dallas, TX; “Afraid to Publish?” New Jersey <strong>Hospital</strong> Association,<br />
Princeton, NJ and Holy Name <strong>Hospital</strong> Nursing Excellence, Teaneck, NJ; Keynote<br />
Commencement Speaker, New Jersey City State University Nursing Convocation; “The<br />
Role of the CNO,” Monmouth University; “The Evidence that Isn’t,” Institute for Nursing<br />
of New Jersey State <strong>Nurses</strong>’ Association, Keynote Speaker, Atlantic City, NJ; Nursing<br />
Management Congress, Dallas, TX; and New Jersey Philippine <strong>Nurses</strong> Association,<br />
Ocean, NJ; “Get Published!” New Jersey <strong>Hospital</strong> Association<br />
Michelle Hansen, RN-BC JSUMC “Depression and Anxiety in the Post Operative Coronary Bypass Patient,” Harvesting the<br />
Results 6th Annual Nursing Research & Evidence-Based Practice Day Conference, West<br />
Long Branch, NJ and Knowledge in Motion: Interdisciplinary Evidence-Based Care<br />
Conference, New Brunswick, NJ<br />
Jennifer Harper, R.N., CNN OMC “Buttonhole Cannulation for AV Fistulas,” Ocean Medical Center Dialysis Nurse<br />
and Technicians<br />
Joan Harvey, DNP, MSN,<br />
OMC “A Case Study of the Implementation of Bedside Reporting,” Research Day<br />
R.N., CCRN<br />
Poster Presentation<br />
Linda Hassler, R.N., MS,<br />
MH “Aging Sensitivity,” Medical Residents; “The Geriatric Interdisciplinary Fellowship Training<br />
GCNS-BC<br />
(GIFT) Program: Encouraging Nursing, Pharmacy and Medical Students to Choose a<br />
Career in Geriatrics,” Co-poster (T. Wurmser) presentation, AACN Baccalaureate<br />
Conference; “Delirium Assessment: The CAM,” Podium Presentation, NGNA Convention;<br />
“The GREAT Kit: Enhancing Geriatric Resources, Education and Tools in the Emergency<br />
Department of Meridian Health, Ocean Medical Center, Brick, NJ,” National NICHE<br />
Conference, Baltimore, MD and Meridian Health Emergency Services Symposium and<br />
Nursing Research Conference, Poster and Podium Presentations; “Implementation of<br />
the Pediatric Fall Risk Tool: I’M SAFE,” Poster Presentation, Harvesting the Results<br />
6th Annual Nursing Research & Evidence-Based Practice Day Conference, West Long<br />
Branch, NJ<br />
Christine Hedges, Ph.D., R.N., MH “Research for the Novice,” Knowledge in Motion: Interdisciplinary Evidence-Based Care<br />
ACNS-BC, CCNS<br />
Conference, New Brunswick, NJ<br />
Amanda Hessels, R.N., MSN, JSUMC “Impact of H1N1 on NJ Infection Preventionist Activities, or Swine, Surveys and Survival<br />
MPH, CIC of the New Jersey Infection Preventionist 2009: Presentation Number 5-042”<br />
Pamela Holmgren, LPN, CGN JSUMC Cook Medical Video Presentation<br />
Eduardo Iway Jr., RN-BC, BSN JSUMC “Compliance with Accurate Documentation of Pain Assessment and Reassessment with<br />
Emphasis on Patient Education,” Nurse Quality Scholars<br />
Margaret A. Janasie, R.N., JSUMC “Central Line Associated Bacteria,” Northeastern Basic Course in Infection Prevention, NJ<br />
BSN, CIC<br />
<strong>Hospital</strong> Association and NJ State Department of Health<br />
Melaney Kinn-Gurzo, R.N. JSUMC “Proper Use of Pain Meds in Pediatric Population,” PACU <strong>Nurses</strong><br />
Susan Laffan, R.N.,<br />
SOMC “The Respiratory System: Assessment, Treatment, and Emergency Care” and “Stroke<br />
CCHP-RN, CCHP-A<br />
Symptoms and Care: Time is Brain,” National Commission on Correctional Health Care<br />
Convention, Nashville, TN; “Power and Personality in the Physician-Nurse Relationship”<br />
with Dr. Michael Puerini, “Putting Pain in Perspective” with Margaret Collatt and Dr.<br />
Michael Puerini, National Commission on Correctional Health Care Convention, Las<br />
Vegas, NV; “OB Emergencies: Two Lives at Risk” and “Re-assessment and Follow-up:<br />
Key Factors in Providing Comprehensive Nursing Care,” American Correctional Health<br />
Service Association National Convention, Portland, OR<br />
Patricia A. Lucarelli, R.N., JSUMC “Strategies to Communicate Vaccine Safety to Parents,” NJ Vaccine for Children &<br />
MSN, CPNP, APN-C<br />
American Academy of Pediatrics NJ Annual Conference; “25 Years of Prevention,” NJ Arc<br />
Board of Directors Annual Meeting; “Immunization Update,” Family Health Center staff;<br />
“Pediatric Assessment for School <strong>Nurses</strong>,” American Academy of Pediatrics NJ Annual<br />
School Health Conference; “Pediatric Physical Assessment,” Ocean County School Nurse<br />
Association Conference; “Helping Children Manage Anger & Aggression,” NJ Health in<br />
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Presentations<br />
Elisabeth A. Margl, RN-BC,<br />
BSN, CGRN<br />
Elizabeth Martinez, R.N., ONC<br />
Rosemary McCabe, R.N.,<br />
MSN, FNP, APN<br />
Terri McIntosh-Mount,<br />
RNC-OB, BSN<br />
Joyce McKeever, R.N.,<br />
MS, IBCLC<br />
Robyn McNamara, R.N., CGRN<br />
Sandra A. Mead, MSN,<br />
APN-BC, FCCSC, CCRN<br />
Agnes Aurea Mendoza,<br />
RN-BC, BSN<br />
Helen Miley, Ph.D., R.N.,<br />
ACNP-BC, CCRN, GNP-BC<br />
Jill Mosteller, R.N., MSN<br />
Marlene B. Navarro, MSN,<br />
AOCNP, ANP-BC<br />
Loretta Ninivaggi, DNP,<br />
APN, BC, CDE<br />
Karen Nugent, R.N., CDN<br />
Nicole Ortiz, RN-BC, BSN<br />
Andrea Palisi, R.N., BSN, MSN<br />
Barbara Paratore, RN-BC<br />
Landa A. PoianiDarocki, MSN,<br />
APN-C, COHN-S<br />
Pamela Rossano, RNC, AWHONN<br />
Enid Russell, RN-BC<br />
Kathleen Russell-Babin, MSN,<br />
R.N., NEA-BC, ACNS-BC<br />
Child Care Conference; “Medications in Child Care,” National Association of Pediatric<br />
Nurse Practioners Conference (NAPNAP), Chicago, IL; “PNPs as Leader in Health<br />
Care/Medical Home,” NAPNAP Conference, Chicago, IL; “Pediatric Physical Assessment,”<br />
Union County School Nurse Association Conference<br />
OMC “Transbronchial Needle Aspiration and Endobronchial Ultrasound,” SGNA<br />
OMC “Oncology Panel,” nursing students, New Jersey Nursing Student Convention, Atlantic<br />
City, NJ; “Juvenile Diabetes,” Girl Scout troops<br />
JSUMC Case Study and Diabetes Discussion, “Controlling Hyperglycemia in Cardiac Surgery<br />
and Skip Protocol,” Nursing Grand Rounds<br />
JSUMC “Methadone and Pregnancy,” Ocean County Vocational Technical School, LPN Student<br />
Nurse Program<br />
JSUMC “Bringing Baby-Friendly to New Jersey: A Challenge to Change,” Presenter, Panel<br />
Discussion “Steps for Successful Implementation” Program<br />
JSUMC Participant, Video for Cook Medical Patient Education<br />
JSUMC Presenter, Spring Equipment Fair, CUUHD<br />
JSUMC “Atrial Electrograms for Interpretation of Atrial Dysrhythmia in Post-Op Cardiac Surgery<br />
Patients,” Evidence Based Practice Poster Presentation to <strong>Nurses</strong> and Nursing Students<br />
MH “Probiotics,” Presenter, Knowledge in Motion: Interdisciplinary Evidence-Based Care<br />
Conference, New Brunswick, NJ; “Qualitative Research,” Felician College School of<br />
Nursing, Lodi NJ; “Intro to EBP,” “PICOT,” “Literature Review,” “Evidence Tables,” and<br />
“Translation to Knowledge” Presenter, Meridian Health R.N. staff<br />
OMC OMC Schwartz Center Rounds; Monthly Guest Relations; Advance Directives Clergy<br />
Luncheon; Overview of Palliative Care Role of the Chaplain Patient Rights & Bio-Ethics<br />
Committee Palliative Care; Ethical Considerations<br />
OMC “Highlights of 35th ONS Congress,” ONS Central NJ Chapter Educational Dinner<br />
JSUMC “Use of Shared Medical Appointments to Endocrine Practice,” Meridian Health Advanced<br />
Practice Nurse Group; “Diabetes,” Georgian Court Nursing Students; “Diabetes<br />
Inservice,” Instructor, Neptune Rehab<br />
OMC “Dating Violence,” Nursing Students, Monmouth University, Long Branch, NJ; “Elder<br />
Sensitivity,” Point Pleasant Borough Police Camp, Point Pleasant, NJ; “Dialysis Rotation,”<br />
Nursing Students, Ocean County College, Toms River, NJ<br />
OMC “Reduction of Foley Catheter Use in the Elderly,” Poster Presentation, Harvesting the<br />
Results 6th Annual Nursing Research & Evidence-Based Practice Day Conference, West<br />
Long Branch, NJ and NICHE Conference, Jumping Brook Country Club, Neptune, NJ;<br />
“Sustaining the Path to Excellence,” Speaker, NICHE Conference, Jumping Brook Country<br />
Club, Neptune, NJ; “Acute Care of the Elderly,” Speaker, Ocean Medical Center<br />
JSUMC “Improving Beta Blocker Compliance,” Surgical Care Improvement Project,<br />
Nursing Management Congress; “Care of the Surgical Patient,” Meridian Health<br />
Medical/Surgical Symposium<br />
JSUMC “Communication and Daily Goals,” Presenter, Quality Scholars, <strong>Hospital</strong> Administration<br />
at Jersey Shore University Medical Center<br />
MH “Influenza Educational Program,” Healthstream, Meridian Health Team Members<br />
RMC “Perinatal Loss,” Presenter, Regional Perinatal Consortium Conference<br />
OMC “Depression in the Elderly Dialysis Patient Role,” Presenter, Best Practice Conference<br />
MH “Anatomy of Evidence-Based Practice,” New Jersey Nursing Convention, Atlantic City, NJ;<br />
“BSN in Ten,” APN Forum for <strong>Nurses</strong>, Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune,<br />
NJ; “Follow The X’s,” Co-Presenter Poster, ONE NJ and Evidence-Based Practice
Presentations<br />
Mary E. Peled, R.N., BSN, CPN<br />
Terri T. Pietsch, R.N., MSN,<br />
CTR, OCN, NE-BC<br />
Elizabeth M. Rotchford,<br />
RN-BC, MA, Nurse Paralegal<br />
Marvin Sauerhoff, R.N.<br />
BSN, CALA<br />
Patricia Saitta, BSN, RN-C<br />
Denise Schwartz, R.N.,<br />
BSN, BC<br />
Jean Shafto, MSN,<br />
RNC-OB, C-EFM<br />
Judith Slover-Zipf, DNP,<br />
ANP-BC, BC-ADM, CDE<br />
Leslie Stewart, BA,<br />
R.N., CGRN<br />
Kathleen Sullivan, R.N.,<br />
MSN, BC<br />
Maria G.D. Torres, RN-BC<br />
Alison Trembly, R.N.,<br />
CNRN, APN<br />
Michael Valendo, R.N.,<br />
BSN, CEN<br />
Nancy Wagner, R.N.,<br />
MSN, CIC, CSN<br />
Linda Walsh, R.N., MSN, CEN<br />
Barbara J. Williams,<br />
Ph.D., APN<br />
Teri Wurmser, Ph.D., MPH,<br />
R.N., NEA-BC<br />
Conference, Princeton, NJ; “Bringing Evidence-Based Nursing Practice to the Bedside,”<br />
Co-Presenter, Nursing Management Congress, Grapevine, Texas; “Evidence-Based<br />
Practice Nursing Scholar Core Curriculum,” Lecturer, Meridian Health Clinical Ladder;<br />
“Anatomy of Evidence-Based Practice”, Knowledge in Motion: Interdisciplinary<br />
Evidence-Based Care Conference, New Brunswick, NJ; “Team Training,” Knowledge in<br />
Motion: Interdisciplinary Evidence-Based Care Conference, New Brunswick, NJ<br />
OMC “Pediatric Pain,” Quality Scholar, Meridian Community<br />
RMC “<strong>Nurses</strong> Leading the Charge: Making Cancer Education and Early Detection a Reality,”<br />
ONS Annual Congress, San Diego, CA<br />
JSUMC “Orphan Diseases and Syndromes,” Monmouth University Graduate Program<br />
JSUMC “From Corona to Corolla to Colace,” Speaker, NJ State Nursing Association,<br />
Transitioning from Nursing Student to Staff R.N.<br />
RMC “Dyeing to Identify IV Medication Errors: a Clinical Nurse Specialist Group Identifies<br />
Factors Contributing to IV Push Medication Errors and the Resulting Housewide<br />
Education Initiative,” Co-Abstract and Poster Presenter, National Association of CNS<br />
Abstract and Poster, Baltimore, MD<br />
OMC Speaker, NICHE National Conference, Baltimore, MD; Poster Presenter, NICHE<br />
Conference, Jumping Brook, Neptune, NJ<br />
OMC “Advanced Fetal Monitoring,” AWHONN<br />
JSUMC “Diabetes Course,” Nursing students, Georgian Court University, Lakewood, NJ;<br />
“Diabetes Update,” Annual Renal Symposium, Ocean Medical Center, Brick, NJ;<br />
“Diabetes Basics for Renal <strong>Nurses</strong>,” Annual ANNA Conference, Atlantic City, NJ;<br />
“Implementing Shared Appointments in an Endocrine Practice,” Advanced Practice<br />
Group, Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune, NJ<br />
JSUMC “Endoscope Technician Competency,” SGNA National Conference, Orlando, FL and<br />
NYSGE Conference in New York, NY; “Leadership,” SGNA National Conference, Orlando,<br />
FL and Leadership Conference, Chicago, IL<br />
JSUMC “Follow the X’s,” Poster Presentation, 8th Annual ONE/NJ Research Day<br />
Evidence-Based Decision Making in Education, Practice, and Quality<br />
JSUMC “Medical Mission—Wound Care Experiences through Photography,” Wound Care Committee<br />
JSUMC “Hypertension in the Emergency Department: To Treat or Not to Treat?”<br />
Meridian Emergency Nursing Symposium<br />
RMC “Emergency Department Admission Throughout,” Poster Presentation, New Jersey<br />
ENA Conference<br />
OMC “Healthcare Associated Respiratory Infection,” Northeastern Infection Control Education<br />
course, NJ <strong>Hospital</strong> Association<br />
BCH “Organ Donation after Cardiac Death,” Critical Care Committee,<br />
Jersey Shore University Medical Center<br />
MH “Rebirth: the Experience of Self-transcendence in Stem Cell Transplant Recipients,”<br />
Meridian Health APN Network and United Health Services 18th Annual Oncology<br />
Teaching Day, Binghamton, NY<br />
MH “The Effect of Nursing Neighborhood Design on Communication Patterns, Care Quality,<br />
and Patient Safety,” Health Care Design 2010 Conference, Las Vegas, NV Poster and<br />
Podium Presentation, Co-presenters: Dr. Franklin Becker (Cornell University) and Tushar<br />
Gupta (architect); “The Geriatric Interdisciplinary Fellowship Program (GIFT) at Meridian<br />
Health,” Poster Presentation, American Association of Colleges of Nursing 2010<br />
Baccalaureate Education Conference, Orlando FL; “Research in a Clinical Setting:<br />
Infrastructure and Implementation,” Podium Presentation, Eastern Nursing Research<br />
Society, Providence, RI; “Getting Funded,” Podium Presentation, New Jersey <strong>Nurses</strong><br />
Convention, Atlantic City, NJ<br />
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Structural Empowerment<br />
A Magnet Moment<br />
“I have been a team member at Ocean Medical Center since 1990 and there<br />
are countless special moments that I could look back on. The community and<br />
the health care organization have changed for the better as the image of nursing<br />
has effectively influenced the system in providing excellent services to the<br />
patients and community.<br />
Being an Oncology nurse in an outpatient unit, I have witnessed how nursing<br />
practice has progressed and advanced in both technology and in the delivery of<br />
quality care. There is professionalism, advocacy, and responsibility shown in the<br />
care of patients by competent nurses and in return, countless thanks, letters of<br />
appreciation, and excellent surveys are received from patients and families.<br />
Messalina M. Dy, R.N., BSN, OCN<br />
Ocean Medical Center, Outpatient Oncology<br />
Working in a Magnet hospital gives oneself confidence, respect, and trust and as<br />
always, I am giving my best as an Oncology nurse. When I touch the hearts of my<br />
patients and families through my care, love, and unending support on a daily basis,<br />
these are some special moments for me. No words can express when you do your<br />
very best every day and always work to the fullest. It is priceless. It is Magnet.”<br />
Meridian Has a Lot to OFFER to<br />
Our Nursing Students<br />
Meridian Health has been on the forefront of supporting staff in<br />
individual goal achievement over the years. One program that<br />
has been particularly effective has been the Meridian Health<br />
OFFER Program. Developed in 2001, the OFFER Program has<br />
been successful in encouraging non-nursing staff to enter<br />
nursing, and several federal grants were acquired to help<br />
support this endeavor. The acronym, OFFER, identifies the<br />
components of this innovative program: O: Ongoing support<br />
(Retaining employment with full-time benefits); F: Financial<br />
Assistance (Tuition reimbursement at full-time rate and<br />
scholarships); F: Flexible Scheduling (Work 24 hours on<br />
weekends and receive full-time pay); E: Educational counseling<br />
and tutoring through Meridian Health resources; and R: R.N.<br />
Mentoring. In 2003, within two years of launching the OFFER<br />
program, Meridian received a $740,257 Health Resources<br />
Services Administration (HRSA) Career Ladder grant to further<br />
support the program. This grant was renewed for an<br />
additional $800,000 in 2007.<br />
Since the program’s inception, 138 employees have graduated<br />
from nursing programs. A particular achievement is that of<br />
having more than 90 percent of OFFER participants pass the<br />
NCLEX-RN, as almost 40 percent of these participants were<br />
from minority or educationally disadvantaged backgrounds.<br />
Ninety percent have remained to complete the two-year work<br />
commitment that is part of the OFFER contract, with 80 percent<br />
of these nurses staying beyond their contractual commitment.<br />
Many of the original OFFER Program graduates continue to<br />
work at Meridian Health today and have gone on to achieve<br />
advanced education, national certification, and clinical scholar<br />
status in the Meridian Health C.A.R.E. Program. Although<br />
vacancy rates have dramatically decreased at Meridian, the<br />
program continues to be offered and was recently expanded to<br />
include students enrolled in allied health programs.
Community Service and Outreach<br />
Meridian nurses often serve as health care ambassadors and advocates in the communities in which they live and work.<br />
Amy Addeo, R.N., CAPA JSUMC Volunteer, Children’s Fair, Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank, NJ;<br />
Volunteer, Children’s Fair, Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune, NJ<br />
Alejandro Allanigue, RN-C, BSN RMC Head Servant of The Lord Prayer Group, St. Dorothea’s Church, Eatontown, NJ<br />
Bruce Alston, R.N. SOMC Finance Committee, Home Owners Association<br />
Donna Angelucci, MA, RN, BC BCH Community Day/Health Fair, Pet Therapy Dog Parade, Ocean Medical Center,<br />
Brick, NJ; Pet Therapist, Manor by the Sea, Ocean Grove, NJ; Pet Therapist,<br />
Burnt Tavern Rehabilitation, Brick, NJ; Embracing Hospice with Katy (Pet<br />
Therapy Dog)<br />
Sarah Bao-Angan, R.N., BSN JSUMC Volunteer, North Jersey Autism Walk, North Jersey Autistic Organization<br />
Meagan Barnes, BS, R.N., CCRN, CSC JSUMC Volunteer, Annual Skin Screening, Monmouth County Cancer Coalition<br />
Christina Barrett, R.N., BSN, CGRN, BC JSUMC Community Day, Jersey Shore University Medical Center 5K Run/Walk<br />
Rhodora C. Barretto, RN-BN, BSN OMC Volunteer, Free Blood Pressure Screening, St. Dominic Church, Brick, NJ<br />
Mary Lynn Barrow, R.N., BSN, CAPA OMC Meridian Life Table SDS, Seafood Festival<br />
Susan Bataille, R.N., ACRN JSUMC Volunteer, Association of Nurse in AIDS Care (ANAC)<br />
Jinx Bediguian, R.N., BSN, CNOR JSUMC Volunteer, Breast Cancer Walk, American Cancer Society/Meridian Health<br />
System; Community Day, K. <strong>Hovnanian</strong> Children’s <strong>Hospital</strong> Pediatric Fair,<br />
Jersey Shore Medical University Center<br />
MaryAlyce (Molly) Berkowitz, R.N., BSN JSUMC Member, Neptune Township Local Emergency Planning Committee; Training<br />
Officer, Shark River Hills First Aid Squad; Training Officer, Neptune Township<br />
Operations Emergency Response Team; ANSWER (Area Network Shore Water<br />
Emergency Response) Team; Neptune Township Municipal Drug Alliance;<br />
Co-Chair, Neptune Middle School Parent Action Committee; Webelos Leader,<br />
Pack 81, Neptune Cub Scouts; Committee Member, Merit Badge Counselor,<br />
Troop 72, Neptune City Boy Scouts<br />
Jane Bliss-Holtz, DNSc, R.N. MH Associate Chair, Georgian Court-Meridian Health School of Nursing<br />
Mary Lynn Breslin, R.N., BSN, OCN OMC Volunteer, Making Strides Against Breast Cancer, American Cancer Society;<br />
Save Your Breath, Brick Municipal Alliance Club<br />
Kathleen Brophy-Degrassie, OMC Volunteer, Community Day, Ocean Medical Center, Brick, NJ; Point Pleasant<br />
BS, CEN, ENPC, TNCC<br />
Summer Police Camp; Employee Fun Day, Ocean Medical Center, Brick, NJ<br />
Eileen Brow, R.N. OMC Volunteer, Breast Cancer Walk and Swim-a-thon, American Cancer Society;<br />
Rachel’s Walk for the Poor, Church of the Visitation; Pulaski Day Parade,<br />
Polish and Slavic Federal Credit Unions; Beach Sweep, Clean Ocean Action<br />
Paulette Boquel, R.N., CGRN OMC Volunteer, Wine Festival, Allaire Village, Allaire State Park<br />
Lynne M. Bottge, RN-BC JSUMC Making Strides Against Breast Cancer-Bosom Buddies, Relay for Life,<br />
American Cancer Society<br />
Maureen Buckley, R.N., CCM SOMC Volunteer and Member, Social Concerns Committee, Sunday Suppers for<br />
the Needy, St. Joseph’s Church, Toms River, NJ<br />
Juana M. Buergo, R.N. OMC Community Day, Ocean Medical Center, Brick, NJ; Fundraiser, Lymphomathon,<br />
Mercer Park, Cancer Fight for Life Event, Freehold, NJ<br />
Mae Burrell, RN-BC JSUMC Meridian Health-Health Fairs for Behavioral Health Services, Neptune Day;<br />
Rolling Meadows Assisted Living, Seabrook Village<br />
Tamara Cafaro, R.N., BSN-C, PMHN RMC Volunteer, Parker Family Health Center; Volunteer, Camp Trek (Adults with<br />
Severe Disabilities)<br />
Kathleen Campbell, RNC-MNN SOMC Volunteer, The Healthstart Prenatal Clinic Toy Drive, Southern Ocean<br />
Medical Center, Manahawkin, NJ<br />
Jeanieve Caputo, R.N., BSN OMC Volunteer, Cholesterol Screening-Heart Month, Point Pleasant Borough<br />
Middle School, Point Pleasant Borough, NJ<br />
Meridian Health Nursing Achievements 2010<br />
33
Community Service and Outreach<br />
Stephanie Carrion, BA, R.N, CAPA JSUMC Volunteer, Habitat for Humanity, Bennington, VT<br />
Gina Carter, RNC-OB, BSN SOMC Lecturer, “Pregnancy Prevention,” Pinelands Regional and Southern Regional<br />
High School students; Volunteer, Relay for Life, American Cancer Society;<br />
Volunteer, Global Friendship Program for Exchange Students<br />
Vimla Christian, R.N., CNN RMC Volunteer, Salvation Army Labor Day Camp Ministry; Volunteer, Salvation<br />
Army Women’s Ministry<br />
Patricia M. Cicerone, R.N., BSN, HNBC SOMC Volunteer, Animal Reiki for Homeless Paws, Barnegat, NJ<br />
Coletta M. Coles, R.N., MSN, CPAN, OMC Volunteer, First Aid Table, Seafood Festival<br />
CAPA, BC, CGRN<br />
Lori Colineri, R.N., MSN, NEA-BC RMC Mistress of Ceremonies, “The Red Dress Event,” American Cancer Society;<br />
Board Member, Eastern Monmouth Area Chamber of Commerce, Educational<br />
Foundation Board; Preceptor, for a University of Pennsylvania Nursing Student<br />
Kathryn Burns Collins, R.N., JSUMC Volunteer, Medical Explorers-BSA, Jump Start, and Big Brothers Big Sisters<br />
BS, MPA, FACHE<br />
Kathy Colopoulos, R.N., MSN, JSUMC Coordinator, Skin Cancer Screening, American Academy of Dermatology;<br />
APN-C, AOCNS<br />
Coordinator, Prostate Cancer Screening, Prostate Concerns Education Council;<br />
Relay for Life, American Cancer Society; Choose Your Cover, Monmouth<br />
County Cancer Coalition<br />
Catherine Connelly, R.N., CGRN RMC Volunteer, Colonoscopy Display Handouts, Riverview Medical Center,<br />
Red Bank, NJ<br />
Christine Conner, MSN, R.N., CCRN, CCNS OMC Making Strides Against Breast Cancer, Point Pleasant, NJ<br />
Patricia (Trish) Crosby, BSN, RN-C, CGRN RMC Organizer, “Pink Bank” Regatta for “Paint the Town Pink,” American<br />
Cancer Society<br />
Patricia Curtin, R.N., CNOR OMC Volunteer, Making Strides Against Breast Cancer, American Cancer Society<br />
Lucille Delas Alas, R.N., BSN BCH Volunteer, Health Awareness Day-Blood Pressure Screening, Church of Christ<br />
Buklod Organization<br />
Karen Daly, R.N., BSN BCH Volunteer, Shoreline Heart Walk, American Heart Association<br />
Glynda Daradar, RN-BC, BSN, CMSRN RMC “Community Stroke Education,” Meridian Health, Riverview Medical Center<br />
Red Bank, NJ<br />
Suzanne Davitt, R.N., BSN, CAPA SOMC Speaker, Colo-Rectal Cancer Screening, Family Resource Center<br />
Mariebelle del Mundo, RNC, BSN JSUMC Volunteer, Shoreline Heart Walk, American Heart Association; Making Strides<br />
Against Breast Cancer (Bosom Buddies), American Cancer Society<br />
Wendy Dibenedetto, R.N. JSUMC Volunteer, Juvenile Diabetes Walkathon, Juvenile Diabetes Research<br />
Foundation (JDRF)<br />
Diane Doherty, R.N., OCN OMC Coordinator, Annual OMC Melanoma/Skin Cancer Screening Program,<br />
American Academy of Dermatology; Community Day, Ocean Medical Center,<br />
Brick, NJ<br />
Mary Ann T. Donohue, Ph.D., R.N., JSUMC Religious Education Instructor and Eucharistic Minister, St. John the Baptist,<br />
APN, NEA-BC<br />
Hillsdale, NJ; Coordinator, Ski Club Holdrum Middle School, River Vale, NJ<br />
Carolyn Dougan, R.N. SOMC Volunteer, Christmas Gift Giving, New Lisbon Development Center<br />
Elizabeth Dowe, R.N., CPAN, CAPA JSUMC Survivor and Lecturer, “Oncology Sweetheart Ball”<br />
Jane Drucker, RN-BC OMC Team Captain, Making Waves, Ocean Medical Center, Brick, NJ; Memory<br />
Walk, Alzheimer’s Association<br />
Kate Durkin, RNC JSUMC Volunteer, Making Strides Against Breast Cancer, American Cancer Society<br />
Jackie Dwyer, R.N., MSN JSUMC Volunteer, Healthy Heart, Senior Citizen Health Fair, Neptune Health Screening<br />
Francine Dygulski, RNC, CNRN, BSN JSUMC Volunteer, Lead Paint Fair, Monmouth County Department of Health;<br />
Volunteer, Flu Shot Clinics, Monmouth County Department of Health<br />
Deborah Edgerton, RN-BC, BA JSUMC Volunteer, Shoreline Heart Walk, American Heart Association
Community Service and Outreach<br />
Veronica Ehlert, R.N., CGRN OMC Career Day Speaker, Memorial Middle School, Point Pleasant Boro, NJ;<br />
Career Day Speaker, Brick High School, Brick, NJ; Community Day, Ocean<br />
Medical Center, Brick, NJ<br />
Mary E. Eib, R.N., CCRN OMC Visitation Visitors, Visitation Church Health Ministry, Visitation Church, Brick, NJ<br />
Christine Eisenberg, R.N., BSN, BC JSUMC Captain, Shoreline Heart Walk, American Heart Association<br />
Cary Evangelista, R.N., BSN OMC “Radiology Safety in Operating Room,” OR Staff, Ocean Medical Center,<br />
Brick, NJ<br />
Edna J. Evangelista, R.N., BSN, CPN JSUMC Volunteer, Helmet Safety Program, K. <strong>Hovnanian</strong> Children’s <strong>Hospital</strong> at Jersey<br />
Shore University Medical Center, Neptune, NJ<br />
Vivian L. Felix, R.N., BSN, CEN OMC Career Day Speaker, Memorial Middle School, Point Pleasant Boro., NJ<br />
Regina Foley, R.N., MBA, MSN, FACHE OMC Board Member, American Cancer Society; Member, Point Pleasant<br />
Board of Education<br />
Maria Galgon, R.N., BSN, OCN OMC Community Day, Ocean Medical Center, Brick, NJ<br />
Susan E. Gallagher, R.N., CNOR, CRNFA SOMC Lecturer, “Fire and Safety in the Perioperative Setting,” The Stafford<br />
Fire Department<br />
Nancy Galos, R.N., CAPA OMC Meridian Life Table SDS, Seafood Festival<br />
Annette Gee Monahan, R.N., MSN, CCRN BCH Volunteer, Family Promise of Monmouth County<br />
Kathleen Gelchion, MSN, R.N., RMC Team Captain, Relay for Life, American Cancer Society; Wellness Community<br />
AOCNS-BC, CHPN<br />
“Ask the Oncology Nurse”<br />
Julie George, R.N., BSN, CCRN SOMC Volunteer, Ocean County Library, Home-Bound Readers<br />
Karen Gould, R.N., ONC OMC Volunteer, Community Day, Meridian Health Fair<br />
Rebecca Graboso, DNP, R.N., RMC Volunteer, Shoreline Heart Walk, American Heart Association;<br />
CCRN, FNP-BC<br />
Lecturer, “Community Stroke Education,” Meridian Health<br />
Stefanie Green, R.N., EMT BCH Volunteer, EMT Oakhurst First Aid Squad<br />
Lisa Guinta, MSN, RN-BC JSUMC Volunteer, Shoreline Heart Walk, American Heart Association<br />
Joan Hallman, RN-BC, BSN JSUMC Volunteer Nurse, Parker Family Health Center, Red Bank, NJ<br />
Jamie Hargis, R.N., CNOR OMC Volunteer, Community Day, Ocean Medical Center, Brick, NJ<br />
Jennifer Harper, R.N., CNN OMC Parish Nurse, Blood Pressure Screening, Education, Monthly Health Notice,<br />
St. Pius X RC Church, Forked River, NJ<br />
Joan Harvey, DNP, MSN, R.N., CCRN OMC Career Day Speaker, Brick High School and Brick PAL, “Getting to Know the<br />
People in Your Neighborhood”<br />
Meridian Health Nursing Achievements 2010<br />
35
Community Service and Outreach<br />
Linda Hassler, R.N., MS, GCNS-BC MH Chair, Twinlights District Member; Executive Board, Monmouth Council, BSA;<br />
MS Walk, Premium Pacer<br />
Christine Hedges, Ph.D., R.N., MH Faculty, The Georgian Court – Meridian Health School of Nursing,<br />
ACNS-BC, CCNS<br />
Lakewood, NJ<br />
Annette Henry, RN-BC JSUMC Volunteer, K. <strong>Hovnanian</strong> Pediatric Fair, Jersey Shore Medical University Center<br />
Amanda Hessels, R.N., MSN, MPH, CIC JSUMC Volunteer, Clean Ocean Action and American Cancer Society<br />
Bernice Hettesheimer, R.N., CGRN JSUMC Founder Support Group, “Celiac Free,” The Celiac Sprue Association<br />
Pamela Holmgren, LPN, CGN JSUMC Volunteer, Community Day 5K Run/Walk, Jersey Shore University Medical<br />
Center, Neptune, NJ<br />
Alice Howarth, BSN, MSN, RNC-OB, CBC SOMC Responder, Long Beach Island Community Emergency Response Team<br />
Jule Hueth, R.N., CGRN, BSPA OMC Volunteer, Breast Cancer Walk, Health Ministry Brick Presbyterian Church,<br />
Brick, NJ; Community Day, Ocean Medical Center, Brick, NJ; Education at<br />
Allaire, Allaire State Park<br />
Marybeth Hultz, LPN SOMC Level I Catechist, Diocese of Trenton<br />
Margaret A. Janasie, R.N., BSN, CIC JSUMC Community H1N1 Influenza Vaccine Program, Holy Spirit Church, Asbury Park,<br />
NJ; Monmouth County Homeless Shelter Linkages Program, Wall Township, NJ<br />
Sharon S. Jones, MS, RN-BC, CCRN OMC Career Day Speaker, Brick Memorial High School, Brick, NJ<br />
Nancy Kaminski, R.N., OCN SOMC Volunteer, Relay for Life, American Cancer Society<br />
Melaney Kinn-Gurzo, R.N. JSUMC Volunteer, NJ Marathon; Fundraiser, Macy’s Shop for a Cause Clothing Drive<br />
Margaret Kluin, R.N., BSN, BC OMC Volunteer, Community Day, Ocean Medical Center, Brick, NJ<br />
Patricia R. Kremens, R.N., CNOR, ONC JSUMC Volunteer, Children’s Day, Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune, NJ;<br />
Mentor, Student <strong>Nurses</strong>, Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune NJ;<br />
Board of Director, Kiwanis<br />
Amanda Lillis, RNC JSUMC Team Captain, Talkin’ Tummies—Take Steps Walk, Crohn’s and Colitis<br />
Foundation of America; Walker, MS Walk<br />
Kathleen Loeffler, R.N., CNOR OMC Volunteer, Family Readiness Group, Fort Carson, CO<br />
Susan L. Love, RN-BC JSUMC Teacher, Sunday School; Leader, Celebrate Recovery; Fundraiser, Spaghetti<br />
Meatball Dinner for Children’s Ministry, First Baptist Church, Manasquan, NJ;<br />
Celebrate Recovery Outreach, Ocean Grove, NJ; Class Mom, Manasquan<br />
Elementary, Manasquan, NJ; Volunteer, Alzheimer’s Association Memory Walk,<br />
Point Pleasant, NJ; “The Older Women’s Prevention & Health Promotion<br />
Seminar,” True Vine Church, Asbury, NJ; Fundraiser and Member, Making<br />
Waves, Ocean Medical Center, Brick, NJ<br />
Patricia A. Lucarelli, R.N., MSN, JSUMC Volunteer Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Parker Family Health Center; Volunteer<br />
CPNP, APN-C<br />
“Teddy Bear Tea Luncheon,” Monmouth County Seniors/Salvation Army;<br />
Adjunct Nursing Professor, The Georgian Court–Meridian Health School of<br />
Nursing, Lakewood, NJ<br />
Sharon Marciniak, R.N., CGRN RMC Volunteer, Colonoscopy Display Handouts, Riverview Medical Center,<br />
Red Bank, NJ<br />
Elisabeth A. Margl, RN-BC, BSN, CGRN OMC Volunteer, GI Nurse’s Day Exhibit, Ocean Medical Center, Brick, NJ<br />
Elizabeth Martinez, R.N., ONC OMC Global Youth Day, Brick Municipal Alliance; Volunteer, “Choose Your Cover,”<br />
Ocean County Cancer Coalition; Community Day, Ocean Medical Center, Brick,<br />
NJ; Making Strides Against Breast Cancer, American Cancer Society; Co-<br />
Partner with ONS President, “Relax, Rejuvenate, Revitalize: A Nursing Retreat<br />
to Wellness,” Southern Jersey Chapter; “Save Your Breath,” Brick Municipal<br />
Alliance; Team Captain, Walk for a Cure for Diabetes<br />
Sandra A. Mead, MSN, APN-BC, JSUMC Preceptor, 3 Nurse Practitioner students at Primary Care Practice<br />
FCCSC, CCRN<br />
Rosemary McCabe, R.N., MSN, FNP, APN SUMC Lecturer, “Health Promotion Day” and “Diabetes Awareness Day” Neptune<br />
School District, Neptune, NJ
Community Service and Outreach<br />
Kimberly McCourt, R.N., BSN, MSN, JSUMC Expert Panel, “Women’s Heart Advantage Go Red for Women”; Rider, MS<br />
CCRN, ANP, APCN<br />
Awareness Point Pleasant Triathlon; Meridian Health Volleyball Tournament,<br />
American Heart Association<br />
Kathy McGovern, R.N., CCRC JSUMC Volunteer, ATEAM World Aids Day Fair<br />
Joyce McKeever, R.N., MS, IBCLC JSUMC Volunteer, March of Dimes Walk; Shoreline Heart Walk, American<br />
Heart Association<br />
Robyn McNamara, R.N., CGRN JSUMC Community Day, Jersey Shore University Medical Center 5K Run/Walk;<br />
Colon Cancer Alliance Undy 500 Run<br />
Maya Meyers, R.N., CCRN SOMC “Living with Illness” Support Group for Caregivers; Dinner Fundraiser,<br />
“Huntington Disease,” Manhattan, NY<br />
Helen Miley, Ph.D., R.N., ACNP-BC, MH Specialty Director for Acute Care NP Program, Rutgers University<br />
CCRN, GNP-BC<br />
Dawn Mirabal, R.N. OMC Volunteer, Melanoma International Foundation 5K<br />
Jill Mosteller, R.N., MSN OMC Volunteer, Community Day; 12th Annual Interfaith Memorial Service; Annual<br />
Clergy Luncheon; OMC Association, Ocean Medical Center, Brick, NJ; Trustee,<br />
Ocean County Cancer Coalition<br />
Patricia Murray, R.N., CCRN SUMC Volunteer, Making Strides Against Breast Cancer<br />
Marlene B. Navarro, MSN, AOCNP, OMC Volunteer, Making Stride Against Breast Cancer and Relay for Life, American<br />
ANP-BC<br />
Cancer Society; Global Youth Day, ONS CNJ; Brick Municipal Alliance: Save<br />
Your Breath, ONS CNJ; Skin Cancer Screening, Ocean Medical Center, Brick,<br />
NJ; “Choose Your Cover,” Ocean County Cancer Coalition<br />
Loretta Ninivaggi, DNP, APN, BC, CDE JSUMC Lecturer, “Diabetes Lecture,” Seabrook Village, Tinton Falls, NJ<br />
Eddi Nitting, R.N., BSN, CDE SOMC Volunteer, Relay for Life, American Cancer Association<br />
Karen Nugent, R.N., CDN OMC Victim Advocate, Sexual Assault Response Team, St. Francis, Long Beach<br />
Island, NJ; Volunteer, Domestic Violence Response Team, Providence House<br />
Catholic Charities; Volunteer, Violence Prevention Coalition Task Force Ocean<br />
County, St. Francis, Long Beach Island, NJ<br />
Maureen O’Brien, R.N., MSN, SOMC Team Captain, Shoreline Heart Walk, American Heart Association<br />
CCRN, ACNS-BC<br />
Barbara O’Connor, R.N., OCN SOMC Event Chair, Relay for Life-Manahawkin, America Cancer Society<br />
Granet Padalla, BSN, RN-BC JSUMC Volunteer, North Jersey Autism Walk, North Jersey Autistic Organization<br />
Pam Palmer, R.N., BSN OMC Church Blood Pressure Screening, Manasquan United Methodist Church,<br />
Manasquan, NJ<br />
James Pang, R.N., BS, CNOR OMC Community Day, Ocean Medical Center, Brick, NJ<br />
Barbara Paratore, RN-BC JSUMC Community Stroke Education, Meridian Health Fair<br />
Cathy Patsco, R.N. BCH Fundraiser, Leukemia Cup Regatta, New Jersey Hospice Cup Regatta, and<br />
180 Women’s Charity Regatta<br />
Susan Pear, RNC-OB, CCE OMC Elixir Fund Supporter and Fundraiser, Bike MS, New Bern, NC; Fundraiser,<br />
NYC Marathon; Fundraiser, Run for MS; Volunteer, Caregivers Association<br />
Mary E. Peled, R.N., BSN, CPN OMC Volunteer, Puberty PowerPoint Seminar for adolescent girls, St. Dominic’s<br />
School, Brick, NJ<br />
Meaghan Peters, R.N. JSUMC Instructor Kindercare Teachers, Hand Hygiene, Aseptic Technique<br />
Kim Pheifer, R.N., BSN BCH Team Captain, Shoreline Heart Walk, American Heart Association<br />
Terri T. Pietsch, R.N., MSN, RMC Member, Palliative Care Work Group for the NJ State Cancer Control Plan<br />
CTR, OCN, NE-BC<br />
Landa A. PoianiDarocki, MSN, MH Volunteer, Rutgers Community Health Advisory Council<br />
APN-C, COHN-S<br />
Tamara M. Proto, R.N. BCH Volunteer, Ladies Auxiliary, Aberdeen Fire & Hose Company Number One,<br />
Aberdeen, NJ<br />
Meridian Health Nursing Achievements 2010<br />
37
Community Service and Outreach<br />
Thomas J. Reinhold, R.N. OMC Career Day Speaker, Memorial Middle School; Health Booth, Jazz and Wine<br />
Festival, Historic Allaire Village at Allaire State Park<br />
Diane Resnick, RN-BC, MPA JSUMC Volunteer, Shoreline Heart Walk, American Heart Association<br />
Richard A. Ridge, R.N., Ph.D., CENP SOMC Adjunct Faculty, Kean University, School of Nursing; Advisory Board<br />
Member, Monmouth University, Marjorie K. Unterberg School of Nursing and<br />
Health Studies<br />
Jennifer Rocheskey, RNC-OB, BSN SOMC Lecturer, “Pregnancy Prevention,” Pinelands Regional, Southern Regional,<br />
and Barnegat High School Students<br />
Pamela Rossano, RNC, AWHONN RMC Volunteer, Medical Reserve Corps, Monmouth County, “Vaccinations” and<br />
“Homeland Security”<br />
Nancy Salerno, RN-BC, BA, NE, OCN BCH Volunteer, “Choose Your Cover,” Cancer Coalition; Registrar, Breast Walk,<br />
American Cancer Society<br />
Irene Salvatore, R.N. OMC Volunteer, Community Day, Ocean Medical Center, Brick, NJ<br />
Vera Sansolo, R.N., CPN OMC Volunteer, Community Day, Ocean Medical Center, Brick, NJ; Parish Nurse,<br />
Annual Blood Pressure Screening, Youth Group, Thanksgiving for the<br />
Homeless, Epiphany Church, Brick, NJ; Instructor, Jersey Shore Mother’s<br />
Group-Pediatric Teaching<br />
Marvin Sauerhoff, R.N., BSN, CALA JSUMC Volunteer, Civil Air Patrol Holiday Party<br />
Alanna Schauer, RN-BC BCH Board of Trustee Member, CPC Behavioral Health; Co-Chair, CPC Annual Gala;<br />
Team Captain, Shoreline Heart Walk, American Heart Association<br />
Barbara Sedillo, R.N., CNOR OMC Volunteer, Clean Ocean Action Beach Sweep, Clean Ocean Action; Shoreline<br />
Heart Walk, American Heart Association; “Share the Magic” WJRZ Radio Magic<br />
100.1 Sponsored Donation and Fundraiser for Ocean County Hunger Relief, Big<br />
Brothers, Big Sisters, and Jersey Shore Animal Center<br />
Jean Shafto, MSN, RNC-OB, C-EFM OMC Volunteer, Ocean Medical Center Foundation Golf Outing; March of Dimes,<br />
March for Babies<br />
Nancy Shen, RN-BC JSUMC Volunteer, Parker Family Health Center, Red Bank, NJ; Making Strides Against<br />
Breast Cancer Walk, American Cancer Society<br />
Conchita (Connie) Sim, RN-BC, BSN JSUMC Volunteer, Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk, American<br />
Cancer Society<br />
Judith Slover-Zipf, DNP, ANP-BC, JSUMC Endocrine Nurse Practitioner, Parker Family Health Center, Red Bank, NJ<br />
BC-ADM, CDE
Community Service and Outreach<br />
Danielle Smith, R.N., BSN, CNOR OMC Volunteer, Community Day, Ocean Medical Center, Brick, NJ<br />
Brenda Snow, R.N., BSN, CMSRN SOMC Volunteer, Monthly Soup and Socks Project, Stockton Christian Fellowship,<br />
Martin Luther King Park; Volunteer, Feeding and Clothing the Homeless,<br />
Atlantic City, NJ<br />
Leslie Stewart, BA, R.N., CGRN JSUMC Volunteer, “Colon Cancer Screening” Fort Monmouth Health Fair, Four Season’s<br />
Health Fair, Seabrook Health Fair, and Neptune Community Day and Health Fair<br />
MaryEllen Strozak, M.S., R.N., CCRN, CNS RMC Parish Nurse, St. Benedicts Catholic Church, Holmdel, NJ<br />
Marsha Swartz, R.N., CNOR OMC Volunteer, Community Day, Ocean Medical Center, Brick, NJ<br />
Maria G.D. Torres, RN-BC<br />
JSUMC Volunteer, Shoreline Heart Walk, American Heart Association; Making Strides<br />
Against Breast Cancer (Bosom Buddies), American Cancer Society; Homeless<br />
Ministry-Missionary of the Poor, St. Veronica Church, Howell, NJ; Haiti and<br />
Uganda Food Drive, Missionary of the Poor, multiple churches<br />
Jill Tralka, R.N., BSN, CPN JSUMC Volunteer, Make-A-Wish, Kids Day America, Doctor Bernard’s Birthday<br />
Celebration, Kids Rock Health Fair/Meridian Health; CCD Educator, Holy<br />
Innocents Society (special needs children)<br />
Karin Verrier, R.N. OMC Vice President, Lavallette PTA; Volunteer, Livestrong Challenge Bike/Walk;<br />
Purple Stride, Pancreatic Cancer Action Network; Assistant Coach, Point<br />
Pleasant Elks Cheerleading Midgets<br />
Edward Vetrecin, R.N., BSN, CCRN, CEN SOMC Member, Stafford Township VFC#1, BPOE Elks<br />
Beverly Wade, RNC-OB SOMC Volunteer and Foster Family, Shore Hearts Golden Retriever Rescue<br />
Nancy Wagner, R.N., MSN, CIC, CSN OMC Coordinator, H1N1 Vaccination Clinic, Ocean Medical Center; Coordinator,<br />
Volunteers for Annual OMC Golf Classic; Lecturer, Brick MOMs Association,<br />
“Immunizations, H1N1, and Basic Infection Control Measures”; Coordinator,<br />
Cholesterol and Blood Pressure Screening for Go Red for Women Day;<br />
Volunteer, Administered PPD’s to Junior Volunteers and Pneumococcal and<br />
Flu Vaccinations to OMC Foundation Members<br />
Linda Walsh, R.N., MSN, CEN BCH Clinical Faculty, Brookdale Community College<br />
and The Georgian Court – Meridian Health School of Nursing<br />
Jennifer White, RN-BC, CNML RMC Team Captain, Shoreline Heart Walk, American Heart Association<br />
Eric K. Wignall, R.N., CCRN JSUMC Career Day Speaker, Asbury Park High School; Mended Hearts Group;<br />
“Cholesterol and a Healthy Diet” Instructor, OMC BLS<br />
Cynthia Wilhelm, RNC-MNN SOMC Volunteer, The Healthstart Prenatal Clinic Toy Drive, Southern Ocean Medical<br />
Center, Manahawkin, NJ<br />
Meridian Health Nursing Achievements 2010<br />
39
Military/International Service<br />
While many Meridian nurses volunteer their time and skills outside the walls of our hospitals, some<br />
also give of their time beyond the boundaries of the United States. They act as goodwill ambassadors<br />
by bringing their knowledge and expertise to those in need.<br />
Meridian Health Sends Medical Team and Supplies to Haiti<br />
At Meridian Health, our commitment to improving the health and well-being of patients goes far beyond the borders<br />
of our own community.<br />
Following the tragic events in Haiti last January, Meridian worked directly with the CRUDEM Foundation, an American nonprofit<br />
organization which supports the <strong>Hospital</strong> Sacre Coeur in Milot, Haiti. Meridian physicians, nurses, and team members have<br />
regularly traveled on medical missions, and Meridian has provided supplies to the <strong>Hospital</strong> since 1997.<br />
On February 26, 2010, Meridian sent equipment, supplies, and a full medical team to Haiti for a week-long mission as part of our<br />
support for earthquake relief efforts. Our nurse representatives were Regina Foley, R.N.; Florence Germaine, R.N.; Darline Innocent,<br />
R.N.; Kris Rovell, R.N.; and Trish Wesch, R.N. The mission was supported by the Medical and Dental Staffs of each Meridian<br />
hospital, who generously committed the financial support to fund the travel expenses for our team and shipment of their supplies.<br />
Marie Arbour, R.N., BSN, MSN<br />
Regina Foley, R.N., MBA, MSN, FACHE<br />
Christine Hedges, Ph.D., R.N.,<br />
ACNS-BC, CCNS<br />
Kathleen Loeffler, R.N., CNOR<br />
Maria G.D. Torres, RN-BC<br />
Jill Tralka, R.N., BSN, CPN<br />
Teri Wurmser, Ph.D., MPH, R.N., NEA-BC<br />
Paul Wyche, R.N., BSN, CEN, CPEN<br />
BCH Surgical Coordinator, Aloha Medical Missions Hawaii, Philippines; PACU<br />
Nurse, <strong>Hospital</strong> De La Familia Medical Mission, Guatemala<br />
OMC Volunteer, Mission Earthquake Relief, Haiti<br />
MH Volunteer, Right to Sight and Health Mission, Kedegou, Senegal, West Africa;<br />
Volunteer, Aloha Surgical Mission, Silay City, Negros, Philippines<br />
OMC Volunteer, Family Readiness Group, Food and Supplies to Soldiers in Iraq,<br />
Fort Carson, CO<br />
JSUMC Volunteer, Medical Mission-Missionary of the Poor, Kingston, Jamaica<br />
JSUMC Volunteer, Henry B. King Medical Brigade, Honduras<br />
MH Volunteer, Medical Mission, Philippines<br />
RMC Navy Reserve Nurse Corps Officer, Operation Enduring Freedom to<br />
Multinational Medical Unit, Kandahar Airfield, Kandahar Afghanistan
Educational Achievements<br />
Maintaining a work/life balance is a challenge for nurses working in today’s health care environment. Yet many Meridian<br />
nurses continue to pursue undergraduate and graduate degrees in order to advance their clinical skills.<br />
Associates in Applied Sciences (AAS)<br />
Lavonne Colasuonno, R.N. JSUMC Brookdale Community College<br />
Jennifer Drew, R.N. JSUMC Ocean County College<br />
Maria Ferguson, R.N. RMC Brookdale Community College<br />
Alicia Fernandez, R.N. OMC Ocean County College<br />
Jamie Hargis, R.N., CNOR OMC Ocean County College<br />
John Menafra, R.N. OMC Ocean County College<br />
Charles Morro, R.N. RMC Brookdale Community College<br />
Meaghan Peters, R.N. JSUMC Ocean County College<br />
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)<br />
Barbara Boyler, RN-BC, BSN JSUMC Seton Hall University<br />
Francine Dygulski, RNC, CNRN, BSN JSUMC Rutgers, The State<br />
University of New Jersey<br />
Maria Galgon, R.N., BSN, OCN OMC Kean University<br />
Laura J. Gomes, RNC, BSN JSUMC Kean University<br />
Kathleen Haggerty, R.N., BSN JSUMC Drexel University<br />
Kim Kritch, RN-BC, BSN JSUMC Felician College<br />
Michelle McLean, R.N., BSN, CMSRN SOMC Kean University<br />
Betty Moore, R.N., BSN, CBCN JSUMC University of Phoenix<br />
Sirena Opaleski, R.N., BSN, CEN JSUMC Kean University<br />
Jennifer Rocheskey, RNC-OB, BSN SOMC Drexel University<br />
Amy Sapp, R.N., BSN, CCRN JSUMC Felician College<br />
Brenda Snow, R.N., BSN, CMSRN SOMC Kean University<br />
Lisa Snyder-Stackhouse, R.N., BSN SOMC Kean University<br />
Edward Vetrecin, R.N., BSN, CCRN, CEN SOMC Drexel University<br />
Eric K. Wignall, R.N., BSN, CCRN JSUMC Felician College<br />
Sandria Wilmot, R.N., BSN SOMC Kean University<br />
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)<br />
Consuelo Royal, LPN JSUMC Lincoln Technical<br />
Institute<br />
Masters in Counseling<br />
Rosemarie De Almeida-Gajda, R.N. OMC Kean University<br />
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Educational Achievements<br />
Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN)<br />
Jackie Dwyer, R.N., MSN JSUMC Walden University<br />
Judith Egan, RNC, MSN, CAPA OMC Monmouth University<br />
Ruthann Kosick, MSN, R.N., CCRN, CPAN JSUMC Walden University<br />
Tracy E. McIntyre, R.N., MSN, CCRN JSUMC Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey<br />
Andrea Palisi, R.N., BSN, MSN JSUMC Seton Hall University<br />
Loretta Pasquarella, R.N., MSN, NP-C, OCN JSUMC Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey<br />
Maryjo Phillips-Ruggiero, RN-BC, CMSRN, MSN MH Walden University<br />
Jean Shafto, MSN, RNC-OB, C-EFM OMC Walden University<br />
Daniel Unachukwu, R.N., MSN JSUMC Monmouth University<br />
Nancy Wagner, R.N., MSN, CIC, CSN OMC Monmouth University<br />
Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP)<br />
Donna Ciufo, DNP, R.N., FNP-BC JSUMC University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey<br />
Rebecca Graboso, DNP, R.N., CCRN, FNP-BC RMC University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey<br />
Christine Hader, DNP, RN-BC, MSN, CCRN, CPAN OMC University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey<br />
Joan Harvey, DNP, MSN, R.N., CCRN OMC University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey<br />
Kristine Monia, DNP, R.N., CEN OMC University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey<br />
Loretta Ninivaggi, DNP, APN, BC, CDE JSUMC University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey<br />
Judith Slover-Zipf, DNP, ANP-BC, BC-ADM, CDE JSUMC University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey
Foundation<br />
Meridian Health believes that education is a life-long process. To support this process, a large number of generously<br />
donated scholarships are available for team member students who are preparing to enter the nursing profession,<br />
as well as nurses who are seeking advanced degrees.<br />
A Magnet Moment<br />
“My Magnet Moment encompasses providing quality care to patients and family members. I believe it is essential to also serve as<br />
a mentor to new nurses, exemplifying nurses as teachers. This will help us continue the strong legacy of the profession. My special<br />
Magnet moment occurred in 2007, when I was awarded the prestigious Mildred Rosa Trust Presidential Award. This prestigious<br />
award meant a lot to me not only because it provided financial support to continue with my education, but it also was a special<br />
moment of recognition by John Lloyd, Dr. Hader, and other Meridian team members. It also meant a lot to me to have<br />
my nurse manager, Kathy Armstrong, there to support me.<br />
It is truly rewarding to be employed in an environment that supports and enhances professional development. This environment<br />
supports the force of quality improvement. As a result, I will achieve one of my career goals of attaining a Master’s of Science<br />
Degree in Nursing. I plan to utilize my degree to continue the legacy in nursing and teach nursing students.”<br />
Sonja Williams, RNC, BSN<br />
Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Northwest Pavilion 2<br />
Sally Hetzler Nursing Education Scholarship<br />
To memorialize her exceptional life and love of learning, the family of Sally Hetzler, an outstanding community member and former<br />
patient of Riverview Medical Center, has established a fund in her memory to be used for the education of nurses and nursing<br />
students throughout Meridian Health.<br />
Peter T. Hetzler, M.D., presented the Sally Hetzler Nursing<br />
Education Scholarship to Elizabeth Paulus-Moore, R.N., BSN,<br />
OCN, CBPN-C (right) and Tiffany Troncone, R.N., OCN. The fund<br />
was created in memory of Dr. Hetzler’s mother, Sally.<br />
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Foundation<br />
The Rudolf and Ellen Rumeld Memorial Scholarship<br />
This scholarship was established in recognition of, and in appreciation for, the care<br />
and compassionate treatment which the nursing staff on Northwest Pavilion 6 at<br />
Jersey Shore University Medical Center<br />
provided to Mr. Rumeld in his final<br />
days. The Rumeld’s have established<br />
an endowment for the professional<br />
development of the nurses on<br />
Northwest Pavilion 6.<br />
Harvey and Myron Rumeld presented the<br />
award to Tracey Walters, R.N., a staff nurse<br />
on Northwest Pavillion 6, who provided care<br />
for Mr. Rumeld when he was a patient at<br />
Jersey Shore University Medical Center.<br />
Elizabeth I. Kellogg Award<br />
This award was established in 1990 through the generosity of the Kellogg family to acknowledge the contribution nursing<br />
makes in providing quality care. To honor the memory of Mrs. Kellogg, this award is granted annually to nurses who work<br />
at each of the Meridian hospitals.<br />
In 2010, Ocean Medical<br />
Center team members<br />
Kathy Frank, RNC;<br />
Susan Dice, R.N., CPAN;<br />
Ellen Asaro, RNC, BSN; and<br />
Chrisanne Starrett, R.N.,<br />
CEN, were awarded the<br />
Elizabeth I. Kellogg Award.
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