Recognition

Shawnee Mission Medical Center nursing has a proud tradition of excellence in care, practice and compassion.  Every year our nurses attain numerous achievements in the worlds of health care and nursing.

Constantly garnering national recognition through certifications, grants, awards and degrees from various organizations, as well as producing nationally recognized publications, studies, and presentations, has become a signature of SMMC’s commitment to excellence in nursing. SMMC has an abundance of exceptional nurses available with the skills, experience and work ethic to continue our tradition of excellence in nursing care that our patients, staff and doctors have come to expect.

Nursing Showcase

May 2008-April 2009

The following nurses are acknowledged for the achievements each has contributed to the nursing profession during the past year.

Awards

Jan Babcock, Progressive Care Unit, Preceptor Recognition, SMMC
Janet Beger, Mother/Baby, Outstanding Service Award, SMMC
Kathy Bryant, Oncology, Golden Key International Honor Society Induction, Golden Key International Honor Society
Connie Footlick, ASK-A-NURSE, Community Service Award, SMMC
Lynne Ganaden, RN, Home Health Care, KCRHCA Associate of the Year Nominee, KC Regional Home Care Association
Kay Heathcote, Joint and Spine Care Center, Outstanding Service Award, SMMC
Marilynn Heneck, Home Health Care, Outstanding Service Award, SMMC
Edith Klaassen, Short Stay Unit, Preceptor Recognition, SMMC
Patricia McCarthy, Mental Health, Preceptor Recognition, SMMC
Faith North, Labor and Delivery, Preceptor Recognition, SMMC
Debra Ohnoutka, Mother/Baby, Angel Award, SMMC
Dana Shelton, PCVU, Outstanding Service Award, SMMC
Susan Stark, Professional Practice, Outstanding Service, SMMC

New Certifications

Christy Benard, Float Pool, Certified Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse, Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses Medical-Surgical Nursing, Certification Board
Lynzee Benedict, Progressive Care Unit, Neonatal Resuscitation Provider, University of Kansas Medical Center
Cindy Cummins, Surgical Services, CNOR (Certified Nurse-Operating Room), Competency and Credentialing Institute, CSA (Certified Surgical Assistant), National Surgical Assistant Association
Jean Gordon, Surgery Center, Certification in Ambulatory PeriAnesthesia Nurse, American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses
Debra Hallowell, Intensive Care Unit, Critical Care Certification, American Association of Critical - Care Nurses
Beth Hitzelberger, Oncology, Oncology Certified Nurse, Oncology Nursing Certification Corp.
Debbie Irwin, Shawnee Mission Primary Care-Prairie View, Certified Procedural Coder, American Association of Professional Coders
Brandi Parker, Labor and Delivery, Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner, Office of Victims
Virginia Paul, Labor and Delivery, Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner, Office of Victims
Leslie Ramsdell, 3-North, CMSRN, Medical Surgical Nursing Certification Board
Jeanne Wolken, Surgery Center, Certified Nurse PeriOperative Room, Association of PeriOperative Registered Nurses
Sarah Young, Oncology, Oncology Certified Nurse, Oncology Nursing Certification Corp.

Degrees/Certificates

Tina Bailey, Surgical Services, Certificate of Completion, Surgical First Assistant, Elite School of Surgical First Assisting
Bonnie Crilly, Progressive Care Unit, Associate Degree in Nursing, Kansas City Kansas Community College
Cindy Cummins, Surgical Services, Certificate of Completion, Surgical First Assistant, Elite School of Surgical First Assisting
Kim Cunningham, Short Stay Unit, Associate Degree in Nursing, Neosho County Community College
Chantel Lawrence, Progressive Care Unit, Associate Degree in Nursing, Johnson County Community College
Erin Lovewell, Oncology, Nurse Practitioner, University of Kansas
Mary Niles, Progressive Care Unit, Associate Degree in Nursing, Johnson County Community College
Kelly Novosel, Labor and Delivery, Nurse Practitioner, University of Kansas
Corrie Stumpf, Progressive Care Unit, Bachelor in Science in Nursing, Mid America Nazarene University
Rochelle Sykes, Women’s & Children’s Services, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Avila University
Christine Uhrmacher, Joint and Spine Care Center, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Mid America Nazarene University
Lalita Venkatsammy, Progressive Care Unit, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Mid America Nazarene University
Pamela Webb, Joint and Spine Care Center, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Jacksonville University
Susan Weeter, Mother/Baby, Associate Degree in Nursing, Johnson County Community College
Karen Wenner, Progressive Care Unit, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Avila University

Presentations

Janet Beger, Labor and Delivery
Oral presentation/Poster presentation
Clinical Coaching - “Economy & Ecology”
Labor and Delivery Staff Meeting

Lee Boje, Sue Layton-Nelson, Oncology
Panel
“Bereavement – Supporting the Needs of the Family”
SMMC

Nancy Boutte, Labor and Delivery
Oral presentation/Poster presentation
Clinical Coaching – “New RN Fetal Monitor Class” & “Simulation Drills”
Labor and Delivery Staff Meeting

Catherine Castelli, Professional Practice
Oral presentation
“Oncologic Emergencies”
Oncology Nursing Review
Oral presentation
“Pain and Palliative Care”
Med/Surg Review Course
Oral presentation
“Prevention and Detection”
Community Service

Ann Daniels, Labor and Delivery
Oral presentation/Poster presentation
Clinical Coaching – “Bedside Nursing”
Labor and Delivery Staff Meeting

Carla Gatewood, Labor and Delivery
Oral presentation/Poster presentation
Clinical Coaching – “Setup and Clean-up of Supplies in the Delivery Room”
Labor and Delivery Staff Meeting

Jill Greig, Infection Control
Oral presentation with PowerPoint
“Community and Hospital Surge Capacity Planning: The Nuts and Bolts for Implementing a Process”
The 2nd Annual Public Health Care Congress, Washington, DC

Jeanette Jeffers, Professional Development
Special Interest Group Roundtable
“Enhancing Precepting Skills Using Participatory Methods”
35th Annual National Conference on Professional Nursing
Education and Development

Sue Layton-Nelson, Jane Eggleston, Kim Sherman,
Christa Stillions, Oncology
Panel
“Bedside Shift Report Role Play/Discussion, TCAB Experiences from the Trenches (Advisory Board Presentation)”
SMMC

Candy Marx, Intensive Care Unit
Poster presentation
“Central Line Associated Blood Stream Infections”
National Teaching Institute in Chicago, Ill.

Chris Mathews, Labor and Delivery
Oral presentation/Poster presentation
Clinical Coaching – “Optimal Care”
Labor and Delivery Staff Meeting

Pennie Mesmer, Heart & Vascular Center
Planned and developed SMMC’s First Annual Heart & Soul Conference

Jen Ogden, Surgery and Diana McCully, Central Processing
Oral presentation
“Engaging Your Facility in Recycling”
Operating Room Materials Group-Kansas City Metro area

Brandi Parker, Labor and Delivery
Oral presentation
“Simulation Drills”
Labor and Delivery

Carol Regan, Jeanne Wolken, Candace Woelk, Surgery Center
Poster presentation
“No Smoking Allowed: Reducing Surgical Smoke”
Association of periOperative Registered Nurses

Ann Skilton, Intensive Care Unit
Poster presentation
“Central Line Associated Blood Stream Infections”
National Teaching Institute in Chicago, Ill.

Susan Stark, Professional Practice
Oral presentation
“Neurologic Emergencies”
Med/Surg Review Course
Oral presentation
“NIH Stroke Scale Train the Trainer”
Baptist Medical Center
Poster presentation
“Medication Reconciliation-Mapping the Journey Admit to Discharge”
Evidence Based Practice Symposium- San Antonio, Tex.
Oral presentation
“What is a Stroke?”
“One Day at a Time” Stroke Survivor Group, SMMC
Oral presentation
“Stroke Services and the Role of the CNS”
University of Kansas Graduate School
Oral presentation
“Acute Stroke”
Johnson Country Community College

Lori K Swope, Infection Control
Oral presentation with PowerPoint
“Current Issues in Infection Control”
Overland Park Fire and EMS
Oral presentation and Demonstration
“Hand Hygiene”
Ray Marsh Elementary (2nd graders)

Linda Van Hoecke, Infection Control
Oral presentation
“Norovirus Outbreak Information”
Association for Professionals in Infection Control

Megan Wallace, Labor and Delivery
Oral presentation/Poster presentation
Clinical Coaching – “Scrub Nurse”
Labor and Delivery Staff Meeting

Kathy Wheeler , Intensive Care Unit
Poster presentation
“Central Line Associated Blood Stream Infections”
National Teaching Institute in Chicago, Ill.

Regina Walsh, Professional Practice
Oral presentation
“Survivor vs. Conqueror”
American Stroke Foundation, Johnson County Community College, Saint Luke’s Hospital, SMMC
Publications

Jen Ogden, Surgical Services
Blue Wrap Recycling: It Can Be Done!
Association of periOperative Registered Nurses Journal, April 2009

Jen Ogden, Surgery and Diana McCully, Central Processing
Blue Wrap Recycling - From Dream to Reality in Less than a Year
International Association of Healthcare
Central Service Material Management’s
“Communique,” Nov/Dec 2008

Debbie Stout, Surgery Center
Birmingham Hip Resurfacing: What is it?
Missouri Kansas PeriAnesthesia Nurses Association Newsletter,
June 2008

Professional Leadership

Julie Baker, Prairie Star Surgery Center
Board Member
Metro KC PeriAnesthesia Nurses Association

Claudia Drake, Nursing Resource Office
Treasurer
Midwest Association of Administrative Nursing Supervisors

Cathy Haymaker, Intensive Care Unit
Education Coordinator
Midwest Association of Administrative Nursing Supervisors

Cindy Ladner, Surgery Center
Safety Committee, Education Approval Committee
American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses
Board Member, Education Committee
Missouri Kansas PeriAnesthesia Nurses Association
Board Member, Education Committee
Metro KC PeriAnesthesia Nurses Association

Jean Province, Nursing Resource Office
Secretary
Midwest Association of Administrative Nursing Supervisors

Nancy Rhoades, Surgery Center
Nominating Committee
Association of periOperative Registered Nurses of Greater KC

Stephanie Sale, Cath Lab
Director of Nursing and Board Member
Medical Missions Foundation
Coordinator
Guatemala Mission

Leslie Smith, Professional Development
President
Midwest Association of Administrative Nursing Supervisors

Phyllis VanHorn, Surgery Center
Board Member, Immediate Past President
Association of periOperative Registered Nurses of Greater KC

Candace Woelk, Surgery Center
Nominating Committee
Association of periOperative Registered Nurses of Greater KC