NURSE OF THE YEAR WINNERS
Hundreds of applications across the defined categories ranging from Advanced Practice to Surgical Services are reviewed and scored by high-ranking nurse leaders. Through this competitive process, finalists within each category are then determined. The March of Dimes is proud to announce and honor the 2016 Nurse of the Year winners.
June Romeo, Advanced Practice, Cleveland Clinic - Medina Hospital
Jeni Huth, Ambulatory Care, Akron Children’s Hospital
Laura Staraitis, Behavioral Health, Cleveland Clinic – Lutheran Hospital
Vitrea Singleton, Case Management/Managed Care, Cleveland Clinic – Hillcrest Hospital
Michele Balas, Critical Care, The Ohio State University College of Nursing
Sandra Siedlecki, Distinguished Nurse, Cleveland Clinic – Main Campus
Elizabeth Fitzgerald, Diversity, The Ohio State University College of Nursing
Kay Ball, Education, Otterbein University
Kristan Napier, Emergency, Promedica – Toledo Hospital
Lisa Byron, General Medical, Cleveland Clinic – Euclid Hospital
Debbie Borowske, Long Term Acute Care/Rehab/Hospice & Palliative Care, Southwest General Health
Jason Huff, Nurse Leadership, University of Cincinnati Medical Center
Sue Meeks, Pediatric, Ohio University – Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine
Debra Stoner, Public Health, Hilliard City Schools
Lisa Long, Quality & Risk Management/Infection Control & Research, OhioHealth – Grant Medical Center
Anne Marie DiGioia, Rising Star, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center
Marlene Brunswick, Surgical Services & Procedural Areas, Mercy - St. Vincent Medical Center
Jennifer Foster, Women’s Health & Centering, Summa Health System Akron City Hospital