May 2026 Honoree
Surgical/Oncology
Alavi, Kiana • Anderson, Tea R • Arcilla, Christie • Ball, Taffni D • Batac, Alexa Shawna M • Becker, Evelyne P • Bricco, Taylor A • Castelow, Josiah J • Charley, Jalyne T • Craft, Ryann J • Culton, Janaye O • Davis, Lauryn A • Davis, Michelle C • Djokonirmolo, Angelica • Dneprovskaia, Alina • Francois, Phebe L • Gammel, Paisley • Garcia, Cindy • Garnett, Desiree • Garrett, Keith C • Gorzelanski, Stacy M • Grassmann, Madison • Guzman, Nataly • Hammel, David • Hedman, Michelle • Hernandez, Carmen • Holland, Melody • Ikonen, Isabella • Jibanza, Mipwa • KARENGA, TASHINGA E • Kavetski, Elena • Kramer, Maria I • Lin, Sihan • Littlefield, Peggy S • Luntungan, Audy J • Machado, Lauren H • Medina, Alannis • Mestnik, Holli N • Mitchell, Rhiannon D • Mooridian, Nevaeh A • Mora, Xandra • Morrow, Alyssa T • Muliar Smith, Alona • Murphy, Sheryl • Nance-Haley, Ny'osha • Nats, Denise F • Owen, Brenda D • Pardi Rodriguez, Camila I • Paules, Kelsey • Pearson, Makenzie H • Perry, Andrea L • Plath, Hannah • Rassmussen, Autumn • Rendall, Jean A • Reyna Whitmore, Jordan • Reynolds, Kathleen M • Rogge, Mckenna M • Ruvalcaba, Ariana • Sadio, Awa • Sawyer, Michelle M • schacht, Shelby L • Schumacher, Haley • Scripter, Kendall M • Siahaan, Maria • Stouder, Tracy • Sunada, Kailee C • Tennant, Courtney • Thwaits, Christina • Trail, Taylor • Traub, Tyler A • Vilums, Istiyah • Vukovic, Milica • Webb, Mckenna N • Wentz, Christian J • Wiley, Jayla
The Surgical/Oncology Nursing Team exemplifies the heart of nursing through their resilience, compassion, and unwavering commitment to high-quality, patient-centered care. In a complex and emotionally demanding environment, they consistently deliver excellence with professionalism, empathy, and teamwork. Caring for patients facing complex surgeries and cancer diagnoses requires both clinical expertise and emotional strength. This team supports patients and families through some of life’s most vulnerable moments, demonstrating compassion, adaptability, and support for one another and those they serve.
They are frequently recognized for their exceptional patient experience—taking time to listen, educate, and provide comfort while ensuring dignity and respect. Their ability to combine technical skill with genuine human connection leaves a lasting impact on patients and families.
Collaboration and engagement are central to their success. Through mentorship, shared governance and a culture of trust, they foster an environment where nurses feel valued, supported and empowered to grow—resulting in strong teamwork and improved retention. Their commitment to quality and safety is evident in consistently strong outcomes and accountability in care delivery. They proactively address challenges, prioritize patient safety, and continuously strive for improvement.
They are frequently recognized for their exceptional patient experience—taking time to listen, educate, and provide comfort while ensuring dignity and respect. Their ability to combine technical skill with genuine human connection leaves a lasting impact on patients and families.
Collaboration and engagement are central to their success. Through mentorship, shared governance and a culture of trust, they foster an environment where nurses feel valued, supported and empowered to grow—resulting in strong teamwork and improved retention. Their commitment to quality and safety is evident in consistently strong outcomes and accountability in care delivery. They proactively address challenges, prioritize patient safety, and continuously strive for improvement.
Thank you for your exceptional compassion, advocacy, and dedication to your patients. You truly make a difference.
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