Ruben Castillo
D.N.P., RN, CCRN, NE-BC
Director, Medical Services
Nursing Administration Support

From his nominator: “He is often seen at the bedside of high-acuity patients. He always tries to make them smile; they delight when he dresses up for Halloween. Once, he created a space for the wedding of an ICU patient. He models every behavior he wants to see in unit nurses. He mentors travel nurses, new nurse graduates, and even the experienced nurses because they feel he is approachable and has a wealth of knowledge to offer. He always celebrates and acknowledges the great work of his team and managers on a regular basis.”

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Shari Ann Dino-Vu
B.S.N., RN, CCRN-K, NE-BC
Director, Inpatient Nursing Surgical Specialty Service Line

From her nominator: “She shifted the culture on her unit to promote progressive patient mobility, thereby reducing length of stay, prevention of pulmonary complications, and enhancing patients’ sense of well-being. A former patient wrote, ‘This nurse leader is vibrant and awesome!’ This leader always makes daily rounding exciting for patients and staff. She is unique, upbeat, empathetic, and has a kind personality. She frequently finds ways to keep staff engaged and more informed.”

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Carrie Pritchard
M.B.A., B.S.N., RN, CNOR
Operating Room Manager, Management and Support

From her nominator: “Carrie’s passion for process improvement is contagious and initiated by her example. If there is a process that needs attention, you can bet that someone is going to be inspired with an idea. She is relentlessly improving and encouraging the same in others. She humbly leads from her heart, by example, while following her team. Her compassionate care extends beyond patient care to the care of our entire department. … She advocates for all patients by improving visibility, breaking down silos, and making information accessible to all key stakeholders. This improved teamwork, patient experience, and nurse and physician satisfaction.”

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Amber E. Ulate
M.S.N., M.H.A., RN, CSSGB
Manager Nursing Practice – Nurse Excellence

From her nominator: “Each peer-review proceeding she has led has resulted in improved workflows, revision of policies, implementation of new processes, all with the sole purpose of supporting the nursing profession to render the best care possible. Her deep commitment to bettering patients’ care has been exemplified through her extensive involvement and numerous contributions to professional organizations and Health System committees that enable her to implement change at the micro and macro levels.”