Nurses Week award recipients
Brittany Gaskins Award This award is given in memory of Brittany Gaskins, who was a nurse in the Interventional Radiology Department. This award is given to a nurse with less than 18 months of experience. Grace Roembke, Emergency Department Grace exemplifies being an extraordinary nurse and making special connections with her patients and her team. She displayed the value of Team by ensuring that the rest of the unit continued to run smoothly, and patients cared for while several of the other team members were caring for a critically ill patient. Grace showed the value of excellence by stretching her skills and growth going out of her comfort zone to learn new skills and to care for higher acuity patients…Grace does a tremendous job supporting patients and families. I am so glad to have her on our team. … She is exceptional and a true example of living our values in the care she provides, especially being so early in her nursing practice as a nurse of only 3 months! Grace goes above and beyond for patients and families in all of her encounters. We are so lucky and grateful to have her on our team! Stephanie Pottenger Award This award is given to a Cardiovascular service line nurse to pursue either professional development or school tuition in memory of Stephanie Pottenger. Ashley Parker, 3 West Cardiac Stepdown As a nurse at Riley Children’s, I now come to work with a purpose. Pediatric nursing is more than a job; it is a calling to serve the most vulnerable kids in the state. Although vulnerable, these children are the strongest humans in my life. As a pediatric nurse, I feel lucky that I not only get to be around children each day, but I get to learn life lessons from them too. When taking care of pediatric patients, you are taking care of the entire family. It is our job as nurses to support them and provide compassionate care during these difficult times. My personal experience as a mother to a Riley NICU graduate has also deepened my ability to empathize with and support the families on our unit. Perhaps what I love most about pediatric nursing is the teamwork involved. I hope to be considered for such an honorable award in Stephanie’s name so that I can continue to pursue a career as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner. Jessica Stoebick CVICU Scholarship Keaton Crockett The CVICU established a scholarship in memory of Jessica Stoebick. The inaugural scholarship was given to Jessica’s son, Keaton Crockett, who graduated with his BSN in December 2024. Jessica was an amazing nurse who died tragically, a victim of domestic abuse. She valued the importance of education for all nurses, especially for the young nurses graduating from nursing school and starting their career. As a mother, she was especially proud of her children and their accomplishments. She was so excited for her son Keaton to graduate from nursing school and follow in her footsteps as a nurse. Keaton has shown compassion, leadership and commitment through the tragedy of losing his mother. He has also shown dedication and perseverance to complete his BSN on time. Coach Award This award was created by our Nursing Professional Development Team to recognize outstanding coaches at Riley and their commitment to the development of new Riley nurses. Carly Cason, 5 West This nominee is an outstanding coach who strives to uphold the IU Health values while providing admirable family-centered care to our patients and families. She has a drive and compassion for each patient and family member that she encounters. She fosters relationships with patients and family members to serve as a reliable and strong advocate. She leads by example for new team members. She has a spirit of inquiry to continue her learning and stay up to date with evidence-based practices and practice changes. She is an active member in her local organization and is a certified pediatric nurse. She also is a member of unit councils, nurse practice review and regularly attends professional practice council.
Partner in Care Award The Partner in Care Award is given to a non-nursing team member that supports the nursing profession through collaboration, dedication and promotion. Jaime Redkey, Infection Prevention I would like to present a nomination for an individual who has demonstrated an outstanding commitment to partnering with nurses to improve patient outcomes. This nominee has worked closely with nurses to ensure the effective and safe delivery of healthcare with outstanding teamwork and excellence. Their partnership with nurses has not only improved patient outcomes but also fostered a collaborative and patient-centered approach to healthcare and infection prevention. … Beyond the collaborative work that takes place at the hospital and system level, this nominee also supports our team in the NICU spaces. She supports case reviews, provides guidance on environment of care and rounds to understand what the team needs to best care for the patient population. The nominee has an in-depth understanding of some of the unique considerations for neonatal populations and is always seeking to learn more. She has also advocated for this population at the national level in communication with the CDC and NHSN. She is ever ready to answer questions and builds up the nursing team. I could go on and on about why this nominee is one of our hospital’s best assets but suffice it to say, she is a valued team member that deserves recognition for all she does. Nurse Excellence Award The Nurse Excellence Award is given to a clinical nurse that demonstrates exemplary leadership in advancing patient-centered care through nursing practice, developing innovative solutions and advancing the profession of nursing. Carol Hayden, 5 West Our nominee started on our unit as a student nurse, and I have watched her grow immensely in her time at Riley Children’s. She is our unit NPR representative, coach, and over the past year has become a charge nurse on our unit. In addition to these roles, she is also a Nursing Practice Advocate for 5W/5EA. It is challenging to cover 2 units when many times both need you at the same time to help with port accesses, central line dressing changes, cap changes, and the many needs of two high acuity units but this NOMINEE does it in stride. She goes over and above to check in on both units and is constantly on the go to ensure both units needs are being met. … The biggest area that this NOMINEE shines in is how well she cares for her patients. You can see the trusting relationship that she creates with them, making them feel comfortable and is a true light for them in the darkest time of their lives. The smile on their faces when they see this NOMINEE is priceless and she is always so happy to see them too. As you can see, this NOMINEE is a nurse that many strive to be, and I cannot think of anyone more deserving of this award. Margaret Martin-Roth Award The Margaret Martin-Roth Award is given to a clinical nurse for professional practice as a nurse working with children and families in honor of past Riley CNO, Margaret Martin-Roth. Connie Neuzerling, CVICU Explaining how Connie’s everyday practice contributes to positive clinical outcomes is not straightforward because she is incredibly dynamic and is involved in patient care in many ways. Connie is unique because she provides excellent patient care at the bedside and is a vital resource for her co-workers, with a wealth of knowledge to share. Furthermore, she has taken on the Heart Center’s VAD (Ventricular Assist Device) Coordinator role. In this role, she spearheads VAD education/simulations for Heart Center nurses, organizes reeducation and quarterly recertification events, and is a resource for nurses caring for VAD patients during each shift. Her presence and knowledge are comforting and reassuring to nurses in that role. … Finally, Connie continues to ensure positive patient outcomes by communicating with these families at home and attending out-patient clinic visits. Her continued presence and expertise must be comforting for families living with a VAD while waiting for a heart transplant. Her passion and commitment to quality care undoubtedly improve patient outcomes.
Grace Roembke (Emergency Department)
Jaime Redkey (Infection Prevention)
Ashley Parker (3 West Cardiac Stepdown)
Carol Hayden (5 West)
Keaton Crockett (pictured with Melissa Keesling, Manager of CVICU)
Connie Neuzerling (CVICU)
Carly Cason (5 West)
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