For career opportunities, visit www.memorial.org.

Celebrating National Nurses WeekMay 6 – 12, 2016

In 2015, CHI Memorial launched a revamped RN Residency Program. The program provides recent nursing graduates with a complete orientation and acclimation to the hospital setting and their respective departments before they begin caring for patients. The program offers a higher-level look at the hospital system and helps nurses become more confident in their skills.

Nurses spend six weeks with the education department to onboard them, provide access to key systems, complete orientation checklists, participate in simulations and complete rotations through the units within their track. The purpose is for novice nurses to solidify their critical thinking skills and be ready when they are matched with the right unit.

New nurses begin their training in February, July or September and are placed into one of four tracks - medical/surgical, cardiac/telemetry, surgery, and sub-acute track (IMCU, CDU, cardiac step down unit and possibly other units as needed). As part of the hiring process, teams from each of the tracks conduct group interviews to determine who would be the best fit for their departments. After the initial rotations that demonstrate how the units work, the novice nurse is matched or selected to complete their unit-specific orientation.

The RN residency program is improving the quality of care for patients and has the full support of our physicians and executive leadership.

CHI Memorial is pleased to partner with the DAISY Foundation to recognize the extraordinary difference nurses make in the lives of patients and co-workers. Nurses are chosen each month to receive this wonderful award that honors compassionate care.

(l-r): Connie Emert, RN; Joel Lucas, RN; Scarlett Smith, RN; Meredith Mishkel, RN; Keisha Shelton, RN; Mariamma Varghese, RN

not pictured: Damon Pullam, RN; Morgan Nale, RN; Shawn Hennessey, RN; Ashlyn Lane, RN; Phil Perry, RN; Tammy Levi, RN

RN Residency ProgramRaises the Bar

DAISY Award Recognizes Extraordinary Nurses

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CHI Memorial’s RN Residency February Cohort

During National Nurses Week 2016, CHI Memorial honors and recognizes our Nurse of Excellence Unit Winners.

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Jessica Baze, BSN, RN, CVRN-BC, CDU

Olivia Bizzoco, RN, IV Team

Marci Bradley, RN, CMSRN, 400 East

Sarah Cardente, BSN, RN, 500 South

Terri Cole, RN, Quality

Deedee Edgemon, RN, Cardiac Administration

Marla Erskine, RN, Unit 2 Robin George, BSN, RN, Mission Health Care

Network

Charity Glass, RN, 300 South

Kayla Goia, BSN, RN, CVRN-BC, 7 North

Christel Hancock, BSN, RN, CCRN, ICU

Margaret Hart, BSN, RN, IMCU

Stefanie Harvey, RN, Short Stay Unit

Andrea Holmes, BSN, RN, CMSRN, CRT

Georgia Hughes, RN, Pre-op

Brooke Kelly, BSN, RN, CMSRN, Nurse Manager

Amber Labrie, BSN, RN, MICU

Anu Bold Lane, BSN, RN, 200 South

Blair Lanier, RN, CV Surgery

Sheila Lawson, RN, Infusion Center

Mary Mayo, RN, 6 North

Stephanie McClain, BSN, RN, CVRN, 5 North

Jamie McConkey, RN, ED Chattanooga

Troylea McCulley, BSN, RN, Cancer Services

Jennifer McRae, BSN, RN, PCCN, CVRN-BC,

Education

Cheryl Miller, RN, Pre-Testing

Holly Monroe, BSN, RN, CEN, Clinical Informatics

Kirstie Nelson, BSN, RN, PACU

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Carrie Potter, BSN, RN, ED Hixson

Karen Jipping, BSN, RN, CVICU

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Not picturedJoanna Manis, BSN, RN, EndoscopyAmanda Millian, BSN, RN, Cardiac ImagingAshley Poole, BSN, RN, Unit 3 Stacy Watson, BSN, RN, Surgery

Amanda Reed, BSN, RN, CCU

Gloria Roderick, RN, Phase II

Rebecca Sylar, BSN, RN, NE-BC,

House Administration

Alle Vitrano, BSN, RN, 400 South

Charlee Walters, RN, 100 South

Stacy Quarles, BSN, RN, Cardiac Rehab

Meghan Forrester, RN, CVRN-BC2015 CHI Memorial

System Nurse of Excellence

National Nurses Week is a wonderful time full of energy and excitement as we celebrate the personal and professional growth of our nurses at CHI Memorial. For more than 60 years, CHI Memorial has sustained an unwavering commitment to provide the highest quality nursing care in a compassionate, healing environment.

Nursing DevelopmentCHI Memorial nurses incorporate evidence-based best practices to provide the highest quality person-centered care. Our nurses are rewarded at every level to encourage and recognize professional development.

Nursing Professional Career LadderCHI Memorial’s professional career ladder encourages registered nurses to pursue professional growth with the option of staying at the bedside. The program provides advancement opportunities and monetary rewards while promoting job satisfaction and retention.

Nursing Shared GovernanceNursing shared governance councils give clinical nurses at CHI Memorial autonomy in practice and a powerful voice in the development of policies, procedures and processes that

are central to nursing professional practice and patient care. Nurse peer review, nurse professional development and recognition, clinical oversight, and nursing quality councils enhance the nursing practice at CHI Memorial.

Professional Development Assistance ProgramsFull-time and part-time associates at CHI Memorial are eligible to apply for tuition reimbursement. Board-certified nurses can also receive a yearly allowance to use toward professional seminars, professional organization fees, professional literature, or national board certification exams or renewals.

To learn more about nursing opportunities, visit www.memorial.org and click on About Us.

Nursing Excellence at CHI Memorial

Rhonda Poulson, BSN, RN, MBA, CCRN, Chief Nursing Officer and Vice

President of Clinical Operations

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MissionThe mission of CHI Memorial and Catholic Health Initiatives is to nurture the healing ministry of the Church, supported by education and research. Fidelity to the Gospel urges us to emphasize human dignity and social justice as we create healthier communities.

Core ValuesReverence | Integrity | Compassion | Excellence

Nursing VisionProfessional nursing at CHI Memorial is exemplified by the following characteristics:• Passionate Professionals• Compassionate Caregivers• Excellence in a Faith-Based Healing Environment

Achieving national board certification is an accomplishment to be celebrated, and CHI Memorial is fortunate to have many certified nurses caring for patients.

Excellence in a Faith-Based Healing Environment

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100 SouthDonna Blevins, RN, CVRN-BCTerry Dexter, BSN, RN, CVRN-BCAyishatu “Ayisha” Salami, BSN, RN, CMSRNAngela Shockley, RN, CVRN-BC

200 SouthLindsey Baxter, RN, CVRN-BCJamison Cross, BSN, RN, CVRN-BCChristy Gregory, BSN, RN, CMSRNMelissa Lynn, RN, CVRN-BCStacy McGinity, RN, CMSRNBrigid Meeks, RN, CMSRNHailey O ‘Shields, RN, CVRN-BCRebekah Pipes, BSN, RN, BCPaula Sutherland, RN, CMSRN

300 SouthDebra Duck, RN, CMSRNVictoria Haley, RN, CMSRNThomas Hughes, RN, CMSRNStacey Johnson, BSN, RN, CMSRNRachael Moyer, RN, CMSRNJane Nunley, RN, ONCMelinda Walls, BSN, RN, CMSRN

400 EastMarci Bradley, RN, CMSRNDonna Gilbert, RN, OCNMarla Gilbert, RN, CMSRNMichelle Park, RN, CMSRNJanine Pascua, RN, CMSRNMary Ray, RN, OCN

4 North /Cardiac Care Unit (CCU)Eric Anderson, RN, CVRN-BCKristi Argenbright, BSN, RN, CCRNMindy Evans, BSN, RN, NE-BCElizabeth Hayne, BSN, RN, CCRNAlyse Holmes, BSN, RN, CEN, CCRNWendy Kidd, RN, CCRNFrancis Lacdao, BSN, RN, CCRNJessica LaShure, RN, CVRN-BCLeah McClain, BSN, RN CCRNIsaac Mitchell, RN, CVRN-BCRachel Nall, RN, CCRNJordan Patterson, BSN, RN, CVRN-BCSasha Redmond, BSN, RN, CVRN-BCBrittany Scruggs, BSN, RN, CCRNJason Shelley, BSN, RN, CCRN

400 SouthVicki Boynton, RN, CMSRNTeresa Brown, BSN, RN, CMSRNSamantha Gagliano, RN, CMSRN

Hana H. Kang, RN, CMSRNGeorge Kilichumala, RN, CMSRNAleyamma Oommen, BSN, RN, CMSRN

5 North Debra Andrews, RN, CVRN-BCLauren Badgley, RN, CVRN-BCAchamma George, RN, CVRN-BCTammy Jamar, BSN, RN-BCRosemary Keener, RN, CVRN-BCStephanie McClain, RN, CVRN-BCJill Nichols, RN, BC

500 SouthCheryl Eldridge, RN, CMSRNKim Delaney, BSN, RN, CMSRNCaroline Ingle, BSN, RN, CCMMary Jamerson, RN, CMSRNBrooke Kelly, BSN, RN CMSRNKelly Layne, RN, CMSRNLauren Lewis, BSN, RN, CMSRN

6 NorthValerie Kirk, BSN, RN, CV-RN-BCMercy Finny, BSN, RN, CVRN-BCCheryl Frederick, RN, BCCrystal Gladden, BSN, RN, BCMary Mayo, RN, CVRN-BC

7 NorthPam Frady, RN, CVRN-BCKayla Goia, RN, CVRN-BCEvonne Kendle, RN, CVRN-BCRuby John, BSN, RN, CVRN-BCSusan McGuire, RN, CVRN-BCWhitney May, BSN, RN, BCTalian Ross, RN, CVRN-BCSherrie Sanders, BSN, RN, BCCathy Stone, RN, BCSharon Takacs, RN, CVRN-BCTayna Takimoto, RN, CVRN-BCShort Stay Unit (SSU)Amy Adam, RN, CVRN-BCAimee Belt, RN, CMSRNJan Culpepper, BSN, RN, CVRN-BCMelissa Dailey, RN, CVRN-BCKathryn Denise Davis, RN, CVRN-BCRebekah Gilman, BSN, RN, RN-BCGrace Greene, RN, CVRN-BCGuadalupe Gruis, BSN, RN, CVRN-BCStefanie Harvey, RN, CVRN-BCSharon Henderson, RN, BCTina Inman, RN, CVRN-BCLinda James, RN, CVRN-BCJulie Kwiatkowski, BSN, RN, BC

Bliss Lagria, BSN, RN-BC, CMSRNJason Myers, RN, CVRN-BCDaisy Ostrowicki, BSN, RN, CCRNKayla Peppers, BSN, RN, CVRN-BCChristopher Smith, BSN, RN, BCKaren Worley, RN, CVRN-BCYoung Zophi, BSN, RN, CVRN-BC

Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)Leda Belen, BSN, RN, CCRNMegan Bradford, BSN, RN, CCRNAmber Brandt, BSN, RN, CCRNPat Caldwell, BSN, RN, CCRNRobin Cameron-Carter, RN, CCRN, CSCTiffany Cofer, RN, CCRNMelissa Davenport, BSN, RN, CCRNTammy Foster, BS, RN, CCRNMegan Hobbs, BSN, RN, CCRNDiana Hutchings, BSN, RN, CCRNAndrew Marsh, RN, CCRN Natasha McGhee, BSN, RN, CCRNDiana Morrison, BSN, RN, CCRNKathy Pentecost, BSN, RN, CCRNLindsey Smith, RN BCJosh Summers, BSN, RN, CCRNBrenan Vega, BSN, RN, CCRNPam Walden, BSN, RN, CCRNGail Whaley, BSN, RN, CCRN

Case ManagementGilia Minnion-Angelin, RN, CCM, CNRN, TNCCDeborah Chekus, RN CCMLisa Ellis, RN, CPHQMadeline Hartmann, BSN, RN, CCMDebra Hasty, RN CNORKim Kilgore, BSN, RN, CCRNJulie Sprague, BSN, RN, CVRN-BCSusan Stockburger, RN, CCM

Cancer ServicesChristine Dominguez, BSN, RN, OCN, CHPNDeborah Drake, BSN, RN, CBCN, CBPN-ICKathy Igou, RN, OCN, CBCNNancy Joles, BS, RN, OCN, CBCNDarla Lawson, RN, CCRNBetsy Quinn, MSN, RN, OCNJulie Schreiber, RN, CBCNKimberly Shank, BSN, RN, OCN

Cardiac Cath LabWanda Elder, RN, CVRN-BCLaura Hartman, BSN, RN, CVRN-BCMary Ann Hickman, RN, CVRNChristine Hyde, BSN, RN, CVRN-BCCathy Patty, RN, RCIS

Lisa Rich, RN, CVRN-BCMary Smith, RN, RCIS

Cardiac RehabAmy McCawley, RN, CVRN-BC

Cardiology ProgramJoyce Beardsley, MSN, RN, NP-CKelly Phillips, MSN, RN, ACNP-BC

CHI Memorial Community Health – Chattanooga Judith A. Buhrman, MSN, RN, APN-BCJennifer F. Ford, MSN, RN, APN-BCMindi Hudson, MSN, RN, FNP-BC

CHI Memorial Community Health – HixsonCandace J. Bishop, MSN, RN, APN-BCBeverly Coulter, MSN, RN, APN-BCAmy Covington, MSN, RN, FNP-BCTerry Hood, MSN, RN, FNP-BCAmy Turnure, MSN, RN, FNP-BC

CHI Memorial Hospital Hixson Cardiac RehabKaren Miller, BSN, RN, CCRPTina Stonebrook, RN, CCRPBen Young, BSN, RN, CVRN-BC

CHI Memorial Hospital Hixson Emergency DepartmentMatt Barry, BSN, RN, CMSRNElizabeth Diane (Beth) Coyle, RN, CMSRNBeth Hibbard, BSN, RN, CENRebecca Jones, BSN, RN, CENKathy Leamon, RN, CMSRNThomas Mason, BSN, RN, CCRNAdam Murray, RN, CMSRNKaren Powell, RN, CENKimberlee Rogers, RN, CVRN-BC

CHI Memorial Hospital Hixson ImagingChristina Lopes, MSN, RN, ACNP-BCJessica Rich, BSN, RN, CMSRNKaren Tolbert, RN, CVRN-BC

CHI Memorial Hospital Hixson Intensive Care UnitChristel Hancock, BSN, RN, CCRNShawn Hennessey, BSN, RN, CMSRNDaniel Niles, RN, CCRNSamantha Voyles, RN, CPN

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CHI Memorial Hospital Hixson SurgeryMindy Davis, RN, CNORDennis Mullens, RN, CENChristina Thomas, RN, CNORStacy Watson, BSN, RN, CNOR

CHI Memorial Hospital Hixson Unit 2Kim Golden, BSN, RN, CMSRNAlyson Marter, RN, CVRN-BCLauren Murray, RN, CVRN-BCMichelle Rose, RN, CVRN-BCMariamma Varghese, RN, CMSRN

CHI Memorial Hospital Hixson Unit 3LeeAnn Flinn, RN, CMSRNTammy Levi, RN, CMSRNAmanda Nafziger, BSN, RN, CMSRNSara Ward, RN, CMSRNJoscelyn White, RN, CMSRN

CHI Memorial Hospital MedicineSherri Canther, MSN, RN, FNP-BCChris Chandler, MSN, RN, FNP-BCNeely Cotton MSN, RN, ACNP-BCLaura Ford, MSN, RN, ACNP-BCMelinda Helton, MSN, RN, ACNP-BCJulia Henry, MSN, RN, ACNP-BCLouann Johnson, MSN, RN, ACNP-BCKeith Kidd, MSN, RN, FNP-BCRachel Kimble, MSN, RN, ACNP-BCBobby Rakowski, MSN, RN, ACNP-BCTim Ryder, MSN, RN, FNP-BCSherry Wallmarker, MSN, RN, FNP-BCNathan Woody, MSN, RN, ACNP-BC

Clinical Decision Unit (CDU)Jessica Baze, BSN, RN, CVRN-BCClarissa Boyer, BSN, RN, CVRN-BCRolla Dayrit, RN, CVRN-BCAndrea Hernandez, BSN, RN, CVRN-BCBrandy Long, RN, CVRN-BCRose Raju, RN, CVRN-BCCrystal Turner, RN, CVRN-BCWilliam “Bill” Wade, RN, CMSRNMary Kathleen Zglav, BSN, RN, CVRN-BC

Clinical Resource Team (CRT)Christine Griswold, BSN, RN, CMSRNAndrea Holmes, BSN, RN, CMSRNDevonda McKenzie, BSN, RN, CVRN-BCHeidi Trujillo, RN, CVRN-BC

Continence CenterRobin Sawvell, RN, CMSRN

Diabetes CenterKathy Ervin, BSN, RN, CVRN-BCDeborah LaGoo, RN, CDE, CPHQ, CMSRN

Kimberly Miller, BSN, RN, CDEJason P. Peter, BS, RN, RD, MBSCR

DialysisStephanie Baker, RN, CCRNAmanda Harwood, RN, CCRN

Electrophysiology LabMary Ann Hickman, RN, CVRN-BCEmergency DepartmentAnna Ferris, RN, CVRN-BCCassandra Harden, RN, BSN, CENMelissa McLeary, RN, CENTaylor Rupp, RN, CENKimberly Slatton, RN, CMSRNOlga Slobodyanyuk, RN, CVRN-BCBetty J. Webber, RN, CEN

Employee HealthMarie Waldon, BSN, RN, BCMyra Wallace, MSN, RN, COHN-S

Endoscopy Melita Palmer, BSN, RN, CGRNHeart Failure ProgramMegan Anderson, BSN, RN, CVRN-BCMarie Anne Nelson, RN, CCRN-K

Infection PreventionRena’ Grayson, DNP, RN, NE-BCShannon Harris, BSN, RN, CICInfusion Center/IV Team Beena Anchanattu, BSN, RN, CRNI, INCCAlison Bolnick, RN VA-BCLinn Boshers, RN, VA-BCVicki DeRae, BSN, RN, VA-BCLorrie Edwards, BSN, RN, OCNJerry Hines, RN, CRNICynthia Johnson, RN, CRNITonya Kimbro, RN, CRNIJanene Loga, BSN, RN, CRNIJanice Palmer, RN, CRNIRussell Peters, MSN, RN, FNP-BCCherie Phillips, BSN, RN, OCNJames VanBeukering, RN, CRNI

Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU)Vicki Frierson, RN CVRN-BCMechon Goines, BSN, RN, CCRNLauren Ragusa, RN, CVRN-BCRobin Read, BSN, RN, CVRN-BC

Interventional RadiologySandra Douglas, RN, BCMedical AffairsKaren Frank, DNP, CPPSKathy Gilley, RN-BCMelissa Roden, RN, CPHQ

Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU)Leah Bridges, BSN, RN, CCRNJessica Burns, RN, CVRN-BC

Deanna Burse, RN, CCRNChristina Cobos, BSN, RN, CCRNDiane Eure, RN, CCRNAndrew Gault, RN, CCRNPenny Gharenfoli, RN, CCRNKelly Grizzle, BSN, RN, CCRNStacey Henry, BSN, RN, CVRN-BCKathy Johannes, RN, CCRNMonica Lindsey, BSN, RN, CCRNMary Long, BSN, RN, NE-BCPatricia Porawski, RN, CCRNBrian Sax, RN, CCRNMichael Sullivan, RN, CCRNKristen Wright, RN, CCRN

Mission Health Care NetworkLee Carder, BSN, RN, CMSRNKaren Crowder, BSN, RN, BCKim Foster, MSN, RN, CCRN

Nursing AdministrationDiona Brown, BSN, MSHCA, RN, NE-BCTeresa Denham, BSN, RN, CPANPetra McWhorter-Green, BSN, RN, NE-BCRhonda Poulson, BSN, MBA, CCRNElvie Smith, BSN, RN, CVRNRebecca Sylar, BSN, RN, NE-BCCarmen Tolley, BSN, MSHSA, RN, CMSRN

Nursing Education & Professional DevelopmentKen Blevins, BSN, RN, CVRN-BCJim Boyle, BSN, RN, CMSRN, CVRN-BCAndy Carley, MSN, RN, CENStacia Cox, BSN, RN, CMSRNMelissa Davis, BSN, RN, CMSRN, CVRN-BCAllison Kilgore, RN, CMSRNJennifer McRae, BSN, RN, PCCN, CVRN-BCShelia Page, RN, CMSRNKristin Powell, BSN, RN, BCStacy Sharpe, MSN, RN, CNLNancy Shiles, MSN, RN-BCAlisha Tinsley, BSN, RN, CHPN

Nursing InformaticsMeg Forrester, RN, CVRN-BCAdam Henderson, BSN, RN, CPANHolly Monroe, RN, CEN

Outpatient Wound CenterStacey Dill, BSN, RN, CWCNGinger Fitzpatrick, BSN, RN, CWONKaty Griffith, RN, CWCASusan Nielson, BSN, RN, CWCNJessica Nowlin, BSN, RN, CHRNCatherine Tipton, BSN, RN, CWON

Patient Intake CenterVirginia Smartt, RN, CVRN-BC

QualityTammie Crowder, RN, NSQIP

Lori Hammon, BSHA, RN, CPHQMechele Merritt, BSN, RN, CNORCathy Still, BSN, RN, CNOR

Surgical ServicesCharla Allen, RN, CNORMary Bales, BSN, RN, CCRNSandy Brizendine, RN, CAPAAndrea Brown, RN, CMSRNChrista Capley, RN, CNORWendy Clark, BSN, RN, CNORKathy Cook, RN, CNORJoy Cooper, RN, CNORKaren Dykes, BSN, RN, CNORDana Emory, RN, CNORSherry Fusco, BSN, MSHSA, RN, CNORJanet George, RN, CNOR, CRNFAAnna Greene, BSN, RN, CNORKim Griffin, BSN, RN, CPANGeorganne Hamilton, BSN, RN, CNORAshley Hale, RN, CNORShanda Hauser, RN, CNORDebra Hasty, RN CNORMark Huber, BSN, RN, CNORKelly Hudson, BSN, RN, CNORT. Lane Jacks, RN, CNORMarcus James, RN, CNORSusan Kitson, RN, CCRNRachel Krumrie, BSN, RN, CCRNJennifer McNeely, BSN, RN, CNORBrandon Martenn, RN, CNORJennifer Patterson, MSN, RN, CCRN,

ACNP-BCRandall Pennington, RN, CNORLaura Petrie, BSN, RN, CCRNJessica Pierce, RN, CNORSusan Porter, RN, CRNFAAmy Ragan, BSN, RN, CCRNJefferson Rawiszer, BSN, RN, CCRNPetra Ritchey, BSN, RN, CAPAGina Roberts, RN, CVRN-BCAlisha Russo, RN, CNORCaren Schepisi, RN, CNORJessica Shedd, RN, CNORSusan Speer, RN, CNORJoy Sherman, RN, CNORJames Smith, RN, CNORJeanie Smith, BSN, MSHSA, RN, CNORTracy Smith, RN, CCRNHeather Snow, BSN, RN, CMSRN,

RN-BCRonald Toups, RN, CNORHailey Tull, RN, CNORDonna Webb, RN, CNORErika Foppiano Weathers, BSN,

RN, CNORSarah Wilson, RN, CNORGail Wyckoff, RN, CRNFA

Excellence in a Faith-Based Healing Environment