Audrey Bassett, RN, Transitional Trauma Unit, Lehigh Valley Hospital (LVH)–Cedar Crest
Medical-Surgical Nursing Award
Hometown: Perkasie
Lisa Siminski, CRNP, Lehigh Valley Hospice
Advanced Practice Clinician Award
Hometown: Zionsville
Marissa Oyer, RN, Infusion Services, Dale and Frances Hughes Cancer Center, LVH–Pocono
The Josephine Ritz, RN, Nursing Award for Excellence in Patient and Family Engagement
Hometown: Pen Argyl
Kathryn Cheponis, MD, LVPG Neurology
The Edward and Anne Davis Physician Friends of Nursing Award
Hometown: Allentown
Megan Fink, RN, Transitional Trauma Unit, LVH–Cedar Crest
The Edward and Anne Davis Award for Excellence as a Nurse Preceptor
Hometown: Coplay
Ashley Gonzalez, RN, Inpatient Behavioral Health Unit, LVH–Muhlenberg
The Patti A. and William H. Lehr Award for Excellence in Psychiatric Nursing
Hometown: Bethlehem
Ann DeMarco, RN, Labor and Delivery Unit, LVH–Muhlenberg
Award for Excellence in the Delivery of Obstetrical/Gynecological Nursing Care
Hometown: Easton
Hayleen Simao, RN, Preoperative Staging, LVH–Cedar Crest
Award for Excellence in Perioperative Nursing
Hometown: Bethlehem
Gina Banta, RN, 5J Inpatient Pediatrics Unit, Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital
The M.G. Asnani, MD, Award for Excellence in Pediatric Nursing
Hometown: Schwenksville
Amy Smerekar, RN, Special Care Nursery, LVH–Muhlenberg
The M.G. Asnani, MD, Award for Excellence in Pediatric Nursing
Hometown: Easton
Jennifer Harrington, Float Pool, LVH–Cedar Crest
The Auxiliary of Lehigh Valley Hospital–Muhlenberg Administrative Partner Award
Hometown: Breinigsville
Matthew Taylor, Clinical Services Observation, LVH–Cedar Crest
Award for Excellence in the Promotion of Patient Care
Hometown: Allentown
Tara Hadinger, RN, 5J Inpatient Pediatrics Unit, Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital
The Florence Nightingale Exemplary Professional Practice Award
Hometown: Easton
Nicole Labriola, RN, 7K Orthopedics Unit, LVH–Cedar Crest
The Dr. Peter and Ruth Keblish Award for Excellence in Orthopaedic Surgical Nursing
Hometown: Center Valley
Kristen McDonald, RN, Lehigh Valley Home Care
The Alma W. Holland Award for Excellence in Home Care Nursing
Hometown: Easton
Kevin Fenton, Case Management, LVH–Cedar Crest
Care Management Continuum Award
Hometown: Northampton
Rhonda Carl, RN, Regional Comprehensive Stroke Center
Award for Excellence in Neuroscience Nursing
Hometown: Ashland
James Blaine, RN, 1B Medical-Surgical Unit, LVH–Hecktown Oaks
The Medical Staff Partner in Caring Award
Hometown: Easton
Cynthia Schaffer, RN, Emergency Department, LVH–Schuylkill
The Fleming Nursing Caring Award
Hometown: Shenandoah
Lauren Goetz, RN, Breidegam Family Children’s ER, Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital
Award for Excellence in Emergency Nursing
Hometown: Macungie
Emily Jacobson, PA-C, LVPG Pediatric Hematology Oncology
The Medical Staff Partner in Caring Award
Hometown: Bethlehem
Nicole Grube, DO, LVPG Hospital Medicine at Hecktown Oaks
The Medical Staff Partner in Safety Award
Hometown: Bethlehem
Tiffany Achenbach, RN, Department of Education
Award for Excellence in Nursing Education
Hometown: Auburn
Jason Walker, MPT, Rehabilitation Services, LVH–Cedar Crest
The Bill and Nancy Mason Award for Excellence in the Delivery of Rehabilitation Services
Hometown: Macungie
Emily Hebrock, DPT, Rehabilitation Services, LVH–Cedar Crest
The Bill and Nancy Mason Award for Excellence in the Delivery of Rehabilitation Services
Hometown: Northampton
Arun Mancheril, PharmD, Pharmacy, LVH–Cedar Crest
Award for Excellence as a Pharmacist
Hometown: Macungie
Michelle Wesley, RRT, Respiratory Services, LVH–Carbon
Award for Excellence in the Delivery of Respiratory Care
Hometown: Berwick
Edith Gray, RN, Department of Education
The Fleming Award for Exemplary Performance Associated with the Nurse Residency Program
Hometown: Whitehall
Katherine Fryer, RN, Regional Burn Center, LVH–Cedar Crest
The Robert Lurig Memorial Award for Excellence in Burn Care
Hometown: East Greenville
Carol Totz, RN, Intensive Care Unit, LVH–Pocono
Award for Excellence in Critical Care Nursing
Hometown: Canadensis
Brian Hartlaub, RN, Infusion Services, Cancer Center at LVH–Hecktown Oaks
Award for Excellence in the Delivery of Ambulatory Care
Hometown: Nazareth
Nancy Dirico, RN, Transitional Skilled Unit, LVH–17th Street
The Ardis Gaumer Award for Excellence in the Care of Geriatric Patients
Hometown: Allentown
Alejandro Hernandez, RN, Regional Heart Center–Medical, LVH–Muhlenberg
The Fleming Nursing Caring Award
Hometown: Kutztown
Tiffany Knappenberger, RN, Operating Room, LVH–Cedar Crest
Award for Excellence in Nursing Education
Hometown: Gilbertsville
Kirstin Urland, Preoperative Staging, LVH–Cedar Crest
The Auxiliary of Lehigh Valley Hospital Patient Care Partner Award
Hometown: Emmaus
Amanda Hengstenberger, Special Care Nursery, LVH–Muhlenberg
The Auxiliary of Lehigh Valley Hospital Patient Care Partner Award
Hometown: Bethlehem
Mia Sacco, DeSales University
Award for Excellence as a Student Nurse
Nephtalie Charles, Cedar Crest College
Award for Excellence as a Student Nurse
2K Medical-Surgical Intensive Care Unit, LVH–Cedar Crest
The Medical Staff Partner in Caring Award
5K South Medical-Surgical Oncology Unit, LVH–Cedar Crest
DAISY Team Award
Intensive Care Unit, LVH–Muhlenberg
The Fleming Award to Recognize a Unit/Department Which Demonstrates a Commitment to Structural Empowerment
Ambulatory Surgery Unit, LVH–17th Street
Award for Professional Nursing Certification – Department Greater Than 15 Staff Members
Postoperative Unit, LVHN–Tilghman
Award for Professional Nursing Certification – Department Less Than 15 Staff Members
7KS, Inpatient Rehabilitation Center–Cedar Crest
The Patient Satisfaction Award for Inpatient Care
Infusion Services, Cancer Center at LVH–Hecktown Oaks
The Patient Satisfaction Award for Ambulatory Services
