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5/1/09 news article

Dayton Children's congratulates 2009 Nurse's Week award winners

Dayton Children's is pleased to announce its 2009 Excellence in Nursing Award winners

Facilitator of Learning- Patty Ducharme

Facilitates patient and family education through the development of patient-driven education planning. 

Patty Ducharme

Clinical Judgment - Sara Adducchio

Functions independently and utilizes sound decision making skills. Demonstrates excellent critical thinking skills. Has strong clinical skills that are acquired through both formal and experimental knowledge. 

Sara Adducchio

Systems Thinking - Hila Collins

Knows how to negotiate and navigate through the system on behalf of patients and families. Anticipates the needs of the patient and family and utilizes untapped and alternate resources as necessary. 

Hila Collins

Outstanding New Grad - Caitie Post

Graduate nurse with less than one year of experience who excels in areas such as clinical care, teamwork, professionalism, advocacy, education, etc. 

Catie Post

Clinical Inquiry and Innovator/Evaluator - Pam Bucaro

Ongoing process of questioning and evaluating practice, providing informed practice and innovating through research and experimental learning. This nurse engages in clinical knowledge and development to promote best patient outcomes. 

Pam Bucaro

Response to Diversity - Leah Pitts

Interpersonal communication and behavior reflect respect for a diverse population of patients, families, peers and others. 

Leah Pitts

Advocacy/Moral Agency - Angela Minton

Works on another's behalf and represents the concerns of the patient, family and community. Identifies and helps resolve ethical and clinical concerns. 

Angela Minton

Caring Practices - Kathy Chandler

Creates a compassionate and therapeutic environment for both the family and the patient, which promotes comfort and prevents suffering. 

Kathy Chandler

Collaboration - Erin Black

Works with others - patient, family and other health care providers to achieve optimal and realistic goals. Promotes a positive, team-oriented environment through attitude and behavior. 

Erin Black

collaborators of Caring awards 2009

Autonomous Professional Practice - Cecilia Vocke

This individual consistently supports the professional practice of nursing. They encourage nurses to maximize their skills and competencies, and to deliver care within the scope of the nursing practice guidelines. They support autonomous and professional behaviors by the nurse. 

Collaboration - Vicki Giambrone

This individual is known as a collaborator. They seek out the opportunity to improve service, demonstrate respect for all members of the care team, and through their interactions, promote collaboration in the delivery of patient care. 

Education - Merille Cox, MD

This individual routinely and consistently supports clinical education for the nurses. He participates in educational opportunities, encourages nurses to develop evidence-based practice and makes a contribution to the overall delivery of care. 

SPIRIT Standards - Tony Hill

This individual is a pleasure and a joy to work with. They exemplify all of Dayton Children's SPIRIT standards and contribute to an atmosphere of cooperation and collaboration. 

IMPACTS - Dayton Children's clinical advancement program

Nurses that advanced fall 2009: 

Level II

  • Erin Black
  • Patty Ducharme
  • Kim Erker
  • Therese Gibble
  • Elaine Markland
  • Judy Miller
  • Sasha Mosel
  • Jennifer Napier
  • Theresa Slater
  • April Surber
  • Colleen Thompson
  • Kim Williams
  • Tammy Witwer

For more information, contact: 

Marketing Communications Department 

Phone: 937-641-3666 

marketing@childrensdayton.org