To view 2009 Nurses Week Award Winners, please click on the
Nursing Excellence newsletter and see page 2 and 3.

Nursing leadership Excellence Award Winner Grace Alonzo, RN, Medical-
Surgical Gynecological Unit, flanked by COO Alan Garrett and CNO Katie Skelton
at the 2008 Nurses Week Awards Luncheon. Grace received an overwhelming
number of nominations from her peers. More award winners follow.
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Wendy Escobedo, RN Kidney Transplant, Nancy Berardino Clinical Excellence Award
Chose by peers, this award winner is a licensed staff nurse providing direct patient care who exemplifies our four core values: Dignity, Service, Excellence and Justice. |
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Denise Boyd, RN Oncology Nancy Berardino Clinical Excellence Award
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Debbie Bolton, RN Women's Services Roy Family Award
These award winners are chosen for excellence by the Nursing Leadership Team. |
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Gail Denham, RN Med / Surg / GYN Roy Family Award |
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Rosemary McCluney, RN Renal Home Dialysis Roy Family Award |

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Brenda Shah, RN Behavioral Health Services Roy Family Award |
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Vi Nguyen, RN Medical /Pulmonary Nurse Yearling Award
Honors a newly graduated nurse or a seasoned nurse in a new area of expertise. |
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Richard Rodriguez, RN Oncology Nurse Yearling Award
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Amer Jabara, MD Nephrology M.D. Friend of Nursing Award
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Mark Rodrigues, MD Pulmonary Disease M.D. Friend of Nursing Award |
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Comfort Gyandu, NA Medical / Pulmonary Nursing Assistant Excellence Award
Recognizing the major contribution of our nursing assistants and patient care technicians to the overal success of patient care within our organization.
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Congratulations to all of this year's winners, including those not pictured:
Cynthia DeLapaz, Nursing Administration, Friend of Nursing Award
Ron Smith, Construction, Friend of Nursing Award
Theresa Cimmarrusti, RN, Medical Pulmonary, Roy Family Award
Lota Relato, RN, Critical Care, Roy Family Award