Florida Hospital Nursing Award Finalists

I would like to personally congratulate six extraordinary Florida Hospital employees who recently received nominations for Nursing Spectrum’s 2010 Nursing Excellence Awards. These nursing heroes were nominated by their peers for the contributions they make to their patients, each other and the profession. Below are the Florida Hospital finalists and the areas they were recommended:

• ADVANCING AND LEADING THE PROFESSION:

RNs who have made contributions that advanced and strengthened the nursing profession or the delivery of patient care. These nurses have made broad-reaching contributions that affect the entire profession rather than a single organization.

Kevin Metzing, RN, BS, CNOR
OR Supervisor
Florida Hospital, Orlando
Nominated by: Patricia Lewis

Janet Celli, RN, BSN, PCCN
Assistant Nurse Manager
Florida Hospital/CPR Associates of America, Orlando
Nominated by: Susan Jane Whitney

• CLINICAL CARE:

RNs who demonstrate excellence in direct-care delivery in any clinical setting. This category celebrates nurses who work directly with patients and their families.

Lori Hadas, RN, MSN, CCRN-CSC, CCNS
Cardiovascular Clinical Nurse Specialist
Florida Hospital, Orlando
Nominated by: Monica Niece-Dechau

Katie Franklin, RN
Staff Nurse
Florida Hospital Orlando, Orlando
Nominated by: Cathy Downs-Phoenix

• MANAGEMENT:

RNs who have demonstrated exceptional management of nursing or patient care services in any setting. This category honors managers who have a talent for developing successful employees and systems.

Debbie Pusateri, RN, MSN
Vice President, Critical Care Services & Emergency Services
Florida Hospital, Orlando
Nominated by: Monica Niece-Dechau

Jean Turcotte, RN, MA, CCRN, CSC
Administrative Nurse Manager, CVICU
Florida Hospital, Orlando
Nominated by: Monica Niece-Dechau

The winners in each category will be in the running for the 2010 National Nurse of the Year Awards!

To view the finalists’ profiles, visit:
http://news.nurse.com/article/20100614/FL01/106140070
http://news.nurse.com/article/20100614/FL02/100611005