KALAMAZOO (WKZO) National Nurses’ Week was from May 11 to 15, and nurses throughout the Bronson Healthcare system were recognized for their outstanding contributions to the standard of care at their respective facilities. They were judged by their level of care: pride, respect, impact, compassion, expertise, leadership and teamwork. Honorees include:
Jill Riley, BSN, RN, a nurse in the inpatient surgery unit, received the Leadership Award.Rosie Espinoza, BSN, RN, a nurse in the general medical unit, was the recipient of the Rising Star Award.David Ouvry, RN, received the Hazel Latondress Compassion Award. He often works on the neurocritical care unit.Ken Rourke, RN, BS, CEN, a nurse in trauma and emergency care, was selected for the Hazel Latondress Respect Award.Tennile Chavous, BSN, RN, unit coordinator in the general medical unit, was the recipient of the Hazel Latondress Pride Award.Jennifer Holmes, BSN, RN, a nurse on the pediatric intensive care unit, received the Hazel Latondress Expertise Award.Melissa Heacock, BSN, RN, was presented the Hazel Latondress Impact Award.
