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Press Releases
ST. JOHN’S EPISCOPAL HOSPITAL NURSE WINS COVETED AWARD
2009 Nurse of Distinction
The Nurse of Distinction honors extraordinary
nurses for their professionalism, expertise, compassion, and
commitment to caring for patients. Nurses are nominated by their
peers and chosen by a committee of frontline and management staff.
Our 2009 Nurses of Distinction are:
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Nurse of Distinction
Kim Lonnborg, RN, Surgical Care Unit, Nurse
of Distinction, has nearly 25 years of experince as an excellent
clinician and advocate for her patients. Ms. Lonnbergh is
also a member of the Performance Improvement Collaborative,
working to improve quality of care delivered on her unit
and globally. She has worked on policy changes that have
resulted in improved outcomes.
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Preceptor of Distinction
Fay Joshua, BSN, RN, Pulmonary Care Unit,
Preceptor of Distinction, has worked at St. John's since
2000. Ms. Joshua is celebrated for her dedication to bringing
new nurses from novice to expert. She is skilled,
articulate, supportive and patient. When Ms. Joshua
is the preceptor our educators know new nurses are in
the hands of one who put patients at the center of care.
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Novice Nurse of Distinction
Latoya Maragh, RN, Surgical Care Unit,
Novice Nurse of Distinction maintains an upbeat,
positive attitude that enables her to manage the most
challenging assignments. Her colleagues speak of her growth
and ability. Ms. Maragh is inquisitive and seeks to incorporate
new skills, techniques and therapies in her nursing practice.
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Management Nurse of Distinction
Hermelina Zabala, MA, FNP, APRN, Pulmonary
Care Unit, Management Nurse of Distinction creates a
climate where teamwork flourishes. She achieved this not
by lowering, but by raising the bar for performance. In
doing so, Ms. Zabala led by example. She worked all shifts,
defined goals, monitored progress and congratulated successes.
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