Stephanie Gonzales, RN, NP

Stephanie was nominated by a colleague who shared, “Stephanie assumed a newly created nurse practitioner role in the department and has made a significant positive impact.” For example, Stephanie assisted a patient with newly diagnosed advanced cancer to discharge home to her convent infirmary. Despite a request for additional, unique lab tests to be done prior to the patient's return home, Stephanie worked with the administration and the Department of Health to honor the patient's wish to return to the convent to proceed with treatment. Stephanie is appreciated by staff and patients alike for consistently achieving the best patient outcomes and assisting her colleagues with challenging situations.