Mercy nurses gather in celebration of recognition in the 2023 "TOP NURSES" edition of Baltimore magazine.
Newswise — (Baltimore, MD) -- Eleven Mercy Medical Center nurses have been recognized as among “the best of the best” in the region by Baltimore magazine’s 9th annual “Excellence in Nursing Awards” survey, May 2023 issue.
The survey attracted hundreds of nominations covering 28 different specialties over a 9-month period. Nominations were reviewed by a panel of nurse advisors who helped determine the winners. From Mercy, the following nurses were recognized:
Taqua Boston Soden, RN, CNOR, Clinical Nurse III, Bunting OR
Roshell Cabatingan, MSN, RN-BC, Informatics Nurse Specialist
Sara Carter, RN, Emergency Services
Ekua Dadson, BSN, RN, Bunting 16 - Orthopedics
Nina Dinglas, MSN, RN, CAPA, Clinical Nurse III, McAuley Surgery Center
David Greer, BSN, RN, CNOR, Team Lead, Clinical Nurse III, Crane OR
Kelly Hemphill-Jordan, MSN, RN, Clinical Nurse III, Bunting 14 Specialty Surgery
Jennifer Jasion, BSN, RN, CMSRN, Clinical Nurse III, Bunting 16 Orthopedics
Tracey Peñaloza, MSN, RN, CNOR, Director of Perioperative Services
Erica Richardson, BSN, RN, Bunting 16 Orthopedics
Jennifer Surette, BSN, RN, Angiography
The magazine solicited nominations from peers, supervisors, and patients of registered nurses, both in and out of hospitals, who represent the finest in their field.
“Mercy nurses are noted for their expertise, leadership, and compassionate care. They continue to shine, and are extremely deserving of this recognition,” said Dr. David Maine, President and CEO, Mercy Health Services.
Mercy RNs are committed to staying at the forefront of nursing excellence to provide the best care possible for patients. Mercy nurses enhance their clinical practice skills via such programs as the Clinical Advancement Program and OR Nurse Residency Program. Mercy has nearly 250 nurses nationally certified in specialty care areas such as critical care, oncology, orthopedics, OR and inpatient obstetrics.
Mercy’s achievement in nursing is further evidenced by earning the coveted Magnet recognition. Magnet Designation is a national standard for nursing excellence awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center and one of the most prestigious nursing awards in the United States.
Mercy first earned Magnet recognition in 2011 and achieved re-designation most recently in 2021.
The American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN) named Mercy a gold-level Beacon Award for Excellence recipient for its Critical Care Unit. The Beacon Award for Excellence is a significant milestone on the path to exceptional patient care and healthy work environments, recognizing unit caregivers who successfully improve patient outcomes and align practices with AACN’s six Healthy Work Environment Standards.
Founded in 1874 by the Sisters of Mercy, Mercy Medical Center is a university-affiliated hospital with a national reputation for women’s health care. For more information about Mercy, visit http://www.mdmercy.com and MDMercyMedia on FACEBOOK and TWITTER.
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PHOTO CAPTION: (Front row, from left) Roshell Cabatingan, MSN, RN-BC; Nina Dinglas, MSN, RN, CAPA, Clinical Nurse III; Ekua Dadson, BSN, RN; Sara Carter, RN; Stacey Brull, DNP, RN, NE-BC, CNO & Vice President of Patient Care Services; Susan Finlayson, DNP, RN, NE-BC, Senior Vice President of Operations; (Middle row, from left) Erica Richardson, BSN, RN; Jennifer Surette, BSN, RN; Taqua Boston-Soden, RN, CNOR, Clinical Nurse III; Kelly Hemphill-Jordan, MSN, RN, Clinical Nurse III; (Back row, from left) Jennifer Jasion, BSN, RN, CMSRN, Clinical Nurse III; M. Tracey Penaloza, MSN, RN, CNOR (Not pictured: David Greer, BSN, RN, CNOR, Team Lead, Clinical Nurse III).
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