• Mary Lou Ferguson: She raises the bar for care

    February 5th, 2009

    Mary Lou Ferguson, Duke Raleigh Nursing, received a Champions of Excellence award: “Mary Lou Ferguson exceeds expectations in customer service and always exhibits outstanding clinical care. She promotes this concept…

  • Nancy Payne: Essence of optimism, compassion

    February 4th, 2009

    Nancy Parker Payne, RN, Advanced Clinical Practice at DUMC, received the Watson Family Award for Excellence in Patient/Family Education. A colleague said: “Nancy has a passion for excellence in amputee…

  • Shannon Clifton: A man who gets things done

    February 3rd, 2009

    Shannon Clifton, Duke Raleigh Engineering, received a Champions of Excellence award: “Shannon Clifton has spent many countless nights at the hospital repairing electrical, HVAC, plumbing, chillers, boilers, piping and other…

  • Heather Parrish: Patients are in her great hands

    February 2nd, 2009

    Heather Carter Parrish, RN, Birthing Center at DUH, received the Award for Excellence in Women’s Health Nursing. A patient said: “Heather was our nurse when we had our baby, and…

  • Magan Parker: She has a true love for her job

    January 30th, 2009

    Magan Parker, RN, Surgical Trauma Intensive Care Unit at DUH, received the Mary Ann and Robert H. Peter Award for Excellence in Nursing Practice. A patient’s family said: “Magan understands…

  • Aurora Changho: A commitment to service

    January 29th, 2009

    Aurora Changho, Duke Raleigh Dietary/Nutrition Services, received a Champions of Excellence award: “Aurora’s commitment to service and patient care is her most admirable quality. She is often praised by her…

  • Susan Orred: Sets great example for her peers

    January 28th, 2009

    Susan Orred, RN, Surgical Services Operating Room at Durham Regional Hospital, received the DRH Medical Staff Award for Excellence in Nursing Practice. A colleague said: “Sue is a great example…

  • Susan Bruce: A drive to provide the best care

    January 27th, 2009

     Susan Bruce, Duke Raleigh Nursing, received a Champions of Excellence award: “She has been instrumental in developing a team approach to educate staff on evidence-based care (EBC), resulting in increased…

  • Miriam Nguyen: An advocate for new nurses

    January 26th, 2009

    Miriam Nguyen, RN, Cardiac Care Unit at DUH, received the Heart Center Award for Excellence in Cardiovascular Nursing in Recognition of Mary Ann Peter. A colleague said: “Miriam leads by…

  • Sara Neill: A kind and creative problem-solver

    January 23rd, 2009

    Sara Neill, RN, Intensive Care Nursery at Duke University Hospital, received the Wilma Minniear Award for Excellence in Nursing Mentorship. A colleague said: “Sarah is a creative problem solver who…