MANASSAS, VA — Prince William Health System is celebrating Certified Nurses Day, today March 19th, by honoring its 105 board certified nurses. The following nurses are being recognized for their professionalism, leadership and commitment to excellence in patient care:
Certification in Critical Care Nursing (CCRN): Julia Burgess, RN; Rene Ernest, RN; Jan Griffin, RN; Sarah Herbert, RN ; Katie Hoffman, RN; Darcy Jenkins, RN; Janet Moore, RN; Oi- Mei Yau, RN; Alicia Marie Ruiz, RN; Carlos Bernal, RN; Deana Coy, RN; Jacinta Gomes, RN; Donna Rea, RN; Cynde Sturm, RN; Seong Kim, RN; Jamie Stern, RN; William “Topper” Cramer, RN; Amy Ebert, RN
Cardiac Medicine Certification (CMC): Julia Burgess, RN
Certified Nurse, Operating Room (CNOR): Kathleen Abromavich, RN; Shawn Craddock, RN; Patricia Kerns, RN; Ancy Kulakkattolickal, RN; Oakjoo Lee, RN; Jeanne Lese, RN ; Debra Parrish, RN; Amelia Atwell, RN; Linda Stohon, RN; Mar Tortajada, RN; Terea Diggs, RN
Certification in Emergency Nursing (CEN): Pam Smith, RN; Molly Mello, RN; Seong Kim, RN; Debra Oakes, RN; Joanne Broomer, RN; Melissa Morin, RN; Tricia Sutherland, RN; Christel McGovern, RN; Victoria Scott, RN
Certified Pediatric Nurse (CPN): Jeanie Barlow, RN; LeeAnne Green, RN; Dawn Harris, RN ; Suzanne McAndrews, RN; Illana Naylor, RN ; Donna Pfost, RN ; Dolores Torres, RN; Jessy Tramontana, RN; Carin Ashbrook, RN
Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN): Gail Behrle, RN; Christine Keaveny, RN; Jillian Powers, RN; Pamela Komaridis, RN; Sally Randall, RN
Certification in Inpatient Obstetric Nursing (RNC-OB): Theresa Alicea, RN; Judy Ballard, RN; Claudia Barnish, RN ; Marylou Soto, RN; Jan Dagenhart, RN; Leann McMullen, RN; Dana Shanks, RN; Ronda Webb, RN; Christen Grimes, RN
Certified Post Anesthesia Nurse (CPAN): M. Kate Edwards, RN; Brenda Primus, RN
Certified Nurse Executive, Advanced (NEA-BC): Shawn Craddock, RN: Beatrice Holt, RN: Karen Webb, RN: Eileen Caulfield, RN
Certified Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (CMSRN): Kadi Kanu, RN; Schelly Harrison, RN
Orthopedic Nurse Certification (ONC): Claye Avera, RN; Mary Pat Blanchette, RN
Certified Gastrointestinal Registered Nurse (CGRN): Linda Henderson, RN
Certified in Low Risk Neonatal Nursing (RNC-LRN): Leeann Brown, RN; Michelle Curran, RN; Patricia Irvin, RN; Judy Jenkins, RN; Shanna Leary, RN; Constance Rickerson, RN; Sheryl Roloff, RN; Pamela Scarce, RN; Lisa Whitmer, RN; Carrie Banks, RN
Certified in Neonatal Intensive Care (RNC-NIC): Maryann Savage, RN; Patricia Irvin, RN
Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN): Jan Griffin, RN; Dae Park, RN; Pam Smith, RN; Julie Garcia, RN; Stephanie Fournier, RN; Jennifer McEachin, RN
Adult Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP-BC): Jan Griffin, RN
Adult Clinical Nurse Specialist (ACNS-BC): Julia Burgess, RN
Psychiatric & Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist (PMHCNS-BC): Susan Campbell, RN
Adult Nurse Practitioner (ANP-BC): Rene Ernest, RN: Susan Campbell, RN
Certification in Nursing Professional Development (RN-BC): Michele Poblador, RN: Lily Batayola, RN
Certified Wound and Ostomy Nurse (WOCN): Tracy Fields, RN
Certified Nurse Manager and Leader (CNML): Kelly Davis, RN
Certified Registered Nurse First Assistant (CFA): Jeanne Lese, RN
International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC): Teresa Baltuano-Post, RN: Rosemary Wlaschin, RN
Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator (LCCE): Kathryn Orski, RN; Rosemary Wlaschin, RN
Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ): Kathryn Moss, RN
Certified Infection Prevention and Control (CBIC): Kathryn Moss, RN
Legal Nurse Consultant Certified (LNCC): Tina Stoernell, RN
Certified Professional In Healthcare Management (CPHM): Miriana Gomez, RN
Certified Case Manager (CCM): Monica S. Noonan, RN
Accredited Case Manager (ACM): Dorothy Mullenix, RN
Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE): Linda G. McMillan, RN: Jane C. Suliga, RN
Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse (CHPN): Christel McGovern, RN
Certified Electronic Fetal Monitoring (C-EFM): Judy Ballard, RN
National Certified School Nurse (NCSN): Schelly Harrison, RN
Certified Flight Registered Nurse (CFRN): William “Topper” Cramer, RN
Certified Transport Emergency Nurse (CTRN): William “Topper” Cramer, RN
Family Nurse Practioner - Board Certified (FNP-BC): Karen Sisa, RN
Maternal Newborn Nursing (RNC-MNN): Karen Foster, RN
Board Certification of nurses plays an increasingly important role in the assurance of high standards of care for patients and their loved ones. Nursing, like healthcare in general has become increasingly complex. While a registered nurse (RN) license provides entry to general nursing practice, the knowledge-intensive requirements of modern nursing require extensive post-secondary and continuing education and a strong personal commitment to excellence by the nurse.
Prince William Health System encourages national board certification for all its nurses. Patients are encouraged to inquire whether there are certified nurses on staff when the visit a hospital or their primary care provider. There are many nursing certification specialties such as medical-surgical, pediatric, pain management, cardiac vascular, oncology, hospice, case management, emergency nursing, critical care and many others. Many nursing certification bodies exist to serve the full range of specialized nursing care offered in the contemporary health care system; national nurse-certifying bodies should be accredited by either the American Board of Nursing Specialties (ABNS) or the National Organization for Competence Assurance (NOCA), or both.
Please join Prince William Health System ABNS, NOCA and the nation’s national nursing certification organizations in honoring those hardworking, dedicated nurses for their professionalism, and a job well done!
Subscribe