Laura Mericle: Denver Health
Laura Is a solid and exemplary nurse who is compassionate, respectful, spiritual, excellent and empowered leader as an emergency department nurse. This example nurse focuses on structural empowerment by her bedside drawer and a very active team member. None only is she a nurse within the emergency department, she’s a solid Charge Nurse leading a multitudes of disciplinary and collaborative team. overtime, she became a strong quiet servant nurse leader and is involved in a sundry of departmental and hospital committees and initiatives to promote nursing and professional development. Overtime, she has created a culture to engage and involve all associates regardless of position, education level, or any differences that may exist to create solutions and practice changes.
This exceptional nurse is always helping with whatever needs to be done. She doesn’t pass things off that can be done by herself. Laura created a model teamwork makes the dream work. again, this exceptional nurse is one of the hardest worker, always quick to pick up more patients with a smile or help if you’re overwhelmed. Laura is a role model not only for example a nursing care, but empowering nurses to achieve the best and optimal outcomes. It would be an honor to recognize Laura to receive the 2022 Colorado ENA Inspire Award.
Samantha Anderson: UCHealth Harmony
Samantha role models' leadership behavior of pursuing higher education of nurse practitioner and encouraging others at work that it is possible even as a single mother of 2 amazing children. She commands the respect of her staff by her willingness to show them that she will work every bit as hard as she asks them to do. Samantha role models behavior by not only attending regular state membership meetings, but also encourages others to do the same. She is a compassionate woman with excellent bedside skills and is well received by our patients and family members. With her certification in CEN and CPEN, she has demonstrated a high level of skills and seeks knowledge for optimum outcomes with all Emergency Department patients that she encounters.
Olen Bogert: CareFlight of the Rockies
Olen has been my "volunTOLD" mentor for over five years. Olen stays up to date on current research and practice guidelines. He is always willing to teach, via in person or phone, even if its off the clock. He constantly pushes me and others out of our comfort zone so that we continue to grow. I am so proud to be his friend!
Hannah Pfeifer: UCHealth Greeley Hospital
Hannah is the most inspiring, hard-working, and supportive nurse I know. She makes me want to be a better nurse and do the best that I can for my patients at all times. She acts as leader, cheerleader, educator, and coworker each and every day and I’m proud to work with her.
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