CELEBRATING NURSES AND MATERNAL AND INFANT HEALTH PROVIDERS

Liston, Lisa
| (405) 415-1265
Liston, Lisa

Thank you for supporting
Nurse of the Year - Oklahoma

DATE: Thursday, October 3, 2019  |  TIME: 6 p.m.
LOCATION: Riverwind Casino
ADDRESS: 1544 OK-9, Norman, OK 73072
 

For more information, please contact Lisa Liston (405) 415-1265.

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The chefs, volunteers and guests who make up our Signature Chefs Events community are coming together in new, innovative ways to suport moms and babies this year.

We are following state mandated guidelines in response to COVID-19 and will not have an in-person event this year. So, we are preparing an exciting, new Virtual Gala for your 2020 March of Dimes Signature Chefs Auction experience!

We need your help now more than ever. Your support funds:

  • COVID-19 interventions and support for moms and babies
  • Programs that promote health equity for moms and babies and directly combat racial disparities in maternal and child health
  • Free virtual NICU support program for families
  • Virtual prenatal programs for moms-to-be
  • Educational programs, including live Facebook panel discussions, to get info into the hands of moms and families
  • Necessary supplies for expectant mothers including blood pressure cuffs and masks and so much more!

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Every year, 15 million babies are born prematurely worldwide, and 1 million will die before their first birthday. Your gift helps the March of Dimes fund research, education, advocacy and programs that help more moms have full-term pregnancies and healthy babies.

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Every year, 15 million babies are born prematurely worldwide, and 1 million will die before their first birthday. Your gift helps the March of Dimes fund research, education, advocacy and programs that help more moms have full-term pregnancies and healthy babies.

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NOMINATE A NURSE

Its 10 years for March of Dimes to pay tribute to the nursing profession by recognizing extraordinary nurses throughout the state of Oklahoma.  Oklahoma Nurse of the Year honors those who make a difference in the lives of so many.

The March of Dimes is honored to pay tribute to the nursing profession by recognizing extraordinary
nurses throughout the community. Nurse of the Year events honor those who make a
difference in the lives of so many. Nominate an outstanding nurse today!

EVENT DETAILS

Join us Thursday, October 3rd at the Riverwind Casino and Showplace Theatre as we honor a decade of nursing excellence and pay tribute to the tireless efforts of nurses throughout the state of Oklahoma while also raising funds for the March of Dimes.

Beginning on April 22, 2019, nurses will have the opportunity to nominate colleagues, supervisors or the families they have served.  Nominations will be open through June 28th so, nominate a nurse today!

At a culminating awards event, March of Dimes will celebrate a decade of nursing excellence and recognize the most outstanding nurses in 17 diverse categories.

2019 OKLAHOMA NURSE OF THE YEAR AWARDS
CATEGORIES

Licensed nurses in OKLahoma and are in good standing with the OK state board of Nursing are eligible. nominee must exemplify an extraordinary level of patient care, compassion and service. NOMINEE is perceived as a leader among peers and in affecting positive change in the profession, workplace and community.

ADVANCED PRACTICE
Clinical Nurse Specialist, Certified Nurse Midwife, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist,
Nurse Practitioner and Nurse Psychotherapist.
 
CHARGE NURSE
Nurses in general medical/surgical or specialty unit area of nursing who function in the Charge Nurse role.  Includes Adult ICU/CCU, IMC, Cath lab and special procedures, PTCA Interventional Radiology, ER Surgical, Labor & Delivery and NICU with intermediate care units and PICU.
 
CRITICAL CARE
Includes all nurses working in adult, pediatric and neonatal critical care and intermediate
care units whose care and engagement consistently demonstrates excellence in critical care nursing.
 
EDUCATION
Educators from Universities, Junior Colleges, Community Schools, Hospital and Research.

EMERGENCY
Nurses in ED, flight, ambulance, pre-hospital, telephone triage and Peds ER.
 
GENERAL MEDICAL / SURGICAL
Medical, orthopedics, neurological, renal, respiratory, cardiovascular nursing dependent upon specialty.

INFECTION CONTROL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH
This category Nursing in IC/EH and Occupational Health Settings.
 
MANAGED CARE
Nursing in Managed care/health maintenance organization settings and/or case management services.
 
NURSING ADMINISTRATION
This category includes any nurse in a health care leadership role including
Department Directors/Managers, Administrative Directors, Entrepreneurs, Consultants,
Chief Nursing Executives, Chief Nursing Officers and Vice President of Nursing.
  
NURSING MANAGEMENT
Includes nursing Manager, Clinical Director, Unit Supervisor and House Supervisors.

NEONATAL/PEDIATRIC
Nursery and general pediatric units, PICU and NICU.
 
OTHER NURSING SPECIALTIES
This category is for Nurses caring for patients in Behavioral Health, Hospice, Home Health, Long Term Acute, Rehabilitation and ETC...

PUBLIC HEALTH & AMBULATORY CARE
Includes nurses in population based care such as school nurses, occupational nurse,
prison nurse, public health nurse, and community health nurse and/or transplant coordinator.
 
QUALITY & RISK MANAGEMENT INFECTION CONTROL
Performance Improvement, Quality Management, Risk Management, Informatics,
Patient Advocate, Patient Safety in the Community and/or Hospital; and nurses in IC/EH.
 
RISING STAR
Nurses who at the time of the nomination have no more than 3 years of practice,
and exemplify outstanding patient care, leadership and professionalism.
 
SURGICAL SERVICES & PROCEDURAL AREA
Nurses in Perioperative, Preoperative, PACU, Day Surgery, OR, Oncology and Endoscopy,
Cath lab and special procedures, dialysis, PTCA Interventional Radiology.
 
WOMEN'S HEALTH
Antepartum, Intrapartum, Maternal/Baby Care, Postpartum and Gynecology.
 
 
 
TO NOMINATE A NURSE TODAY GO TO
 
nursenominationOKLAHOMA19
 
Nominations are due by June 28, 2019
 

EVENT LEADERSHIP

Chair
Teresa Gray, Event Chair and President of INTEGRIS Canadian Valley Hospital said, “I am honored to be this year’s Chair for the 10th Anniversary of Nurse of the Year.  The Nurse of the Year event is an Opportunity for March of Dimes, and the State to say thank you to the amazing nurses who make a difference and positive impact in our lives.  Oklahoma has exceptional nurses and deserve to be shown how much we appreciate them.”
 
Selection Chairs
Karyl James, Chief Nursing Officer for Mercy Oklahoma City, and this year’s Selection Chair and the 2020 Event Chair for the Nurse of the Year.  “Thanks to the leadership of this years chair and the volunteer leadership committee members, as we honor the 2019 Nurse of the Year Finalists and Winners.”
 
Linda Merkey, Nurse Executive Consultant and Co Selection Chair, “After months of hard work this leadership committee has taken the event to new heights as we celebrate the 10 year anniversary of honoring nurses across the state of Oklahoma.”

Leadership Committee
 

Angie Kamermayer, CNO – INTEGRIS Health Edmond

Angela Beddor – Comanche County Hospital

Angi Bidleman, CNO – Jane Phillips Medical Center

Brandi Stewart, CNO – INTEGRIS Grove Hospital

Brittni McGill, CNO – Norman Regional Health System

Chris Ward, CNO – Comanche County Hospital

Christine McMurray – INTEGRIS Canadian Valley

Deborah Browning, CNO – Children’s Hospital at OU Medical

Donna Delise, CNO – Community Hospital

Elain Richardson, CNO – SSM-St. Anthony Hospital

Jackie Aguliar, RN – Stillwater Medical Center

Jeannie Campbell, RN – Stillwater Medical Center

Jill Hughes, CNO – INTEGRIS Canadian Valley

Kammie Monarch, CNO OU Medical Center

Kim Jenkins, RN – Mercy OKC

Krista Reyna, CNO – McBride Hospital

Kristen Webb, CNO – Duncan Regional Hospital

Lewis Perkins, CNO – INTEGRIS Baptist

Michelle Quinalty – Alliance Health Seminole

Nicole Nichols, RN – Duncan Regional Hospital

Ralania Tignor, RN – Chickasaw Nation MC

Shaun Horton, CNO – OUMC Edmond

Shonna Cox, RN – Mercy OKC

Tomi Tice, Executive Chief Nursing Officer – Chickasaw Nation MC

Vicki Cantrell, RN – INTEGRIS Canadian Valley

 



 

BECOME A SPONSOR

The March of Dimes in Oklahoma celebrates a decade of nursing excellence in the most meaningful way, through partnerships with hospitals, health care facilities, organizations, vendors and individuals.

Sponsorship activation opportunities are available at a variety of levels for our Oklahoma Nurse of the Year event, and this is a great way to provide integration and civic engagement while playing tribute to nurses. Partnerships can be customized for this special event based on your company's marketing needs and objectives. Sponsorship opportunities

Let's connect!  For more information on how to become involved or activate your brand with the Oklahoma Nurse of the Year 10th year anniversary campaign, contact Lisa Liston at
(405) 415-1265 or [email protected]

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