VCH nurses honoured at CRNBC awards

Jessie Addy – Rising Star Award

Registered Nurse—Critical Care, Lions Gate Hospital

Jessie never falters in her mission to do what’s right for her patients. She is truly an advocate for patients and never forgets that she is working to make the life of patients better every day, through kind and insightful care. Full award profile [PDF]

Agnes Black – Excellence in Nursing Practice

Nursing Research Facilitator

Creating awareness and support for critical education as a Nursing Research Facilitator at VCH and PHC, in addition to her duties as Adjunct Professor at the University of British Columbia’s School of Nursing, Agnes personally demonstrates what nursing practice should be. Full award profile [PDF]

Sally Breen – Excellence in Nursing Education

Regional Clinical Educator, DTA Transition Support

Sally uses simulation, case studies, clinical questioning, demonstration and audio-visual tools to support learning. She has a student-centered approach and a natural and engaging style that audiences appreciate—and which other nurses love to emulate. Full award profile [PDF]

Val Cartmel – Award of Distinction

Professional Practice-Clinical Practice Improvement Leader, Lions Gate Hospital

Val is very much respected for the work she does in all areas of nursing leadership, but particularly, in the area of professional practice and informatics. That willingness to push boundaries has allowed her to explore a spectrum of career options both in nursing and in operations and health care leadership. Full award profile [PDF]

Chelsey Childs – Rising Star Award

Registered Nurse, Lions Gate Hospital

A leader and role model, Chelsey goes out of her way to empower her teammates on the unit as well as her patients. Chelsey advocates for patients by reviewing the various options available with IV therapy, taking every chance to discuss options with family members, nurses or physicians. Full award profile [PDF]

Valerie Munroe – Excellence in Nursing Administration

Director

Nurses have to wear a lot of hats even at the best of times, but Valerie Munroe stands out for her number of titles and for her accomplishments as one of British Columbia’s hardest-working nurse administrators. Full award profile [PDF]

Petra Pardy – Excellence in Nursing Administration

Director, Home and Community Care and Patient Flow Services

A consummate planner and innovator, healthcare administrator Petra Pardy has helped make system wide changes to improve patient care both inside and outside the hospital. Full award profile [PDF]

Christine Pearson – Excellence in Nursing Practice

Community Wound Clinician

In addition to her extensive work as a consultant and presenter, Christine has long served on the Board of Directors for the Canadian Association of Wound Care, as well as several national Wound Care Advisory Panels and has been a member of many nursing committees and associations. Full award profile [PDF]

Pat Porterfield – Award of Distinction

Registered Nurse, Retired

Pat’s excellent interpersonal relationships and communication skills have helped pave the way for better research and hands-on palliative practice. Full award profile [PDF]

Sharon Provost – Excellence in Nursing Administration

Executive Director

Sharon has been instrumental in developing procedures and policies to maximize efficiency while countering fatigue, knowing that tired staff can lead to increased adverse outcomes for patients. Full award profile [PDF]