Each year Western Reserve Hospital celebrates Nurses Week in appreciation of the many men and women on our nursing staff that most visibly continue our commitment to improving healthcare in our community and the region. From direct patient care to administrative or support roles, our nurses drive the care experience for our patients. 

On May 7, 2024 we honored our nurses at a special Nursing Awards Program to recognize their outstanding performance, leadership and education. This year’s theme, “Rising Together,” is only fitting as our nurses and care collaborators are truly in this “together”. We can’t thank all of our nurses nearly enough for their strength, compassion and diverse skill sets that are vital to our hospital’s success. 

Nurses throughout Western Reserve Hospital were nominated by physicians, peers and other staff members for excellence in one of four categories – Cameos of Caring, Nursing Excellence, Physicians Choice and Rookie of the Year. A surprise announcement of Western Reserve Hospital’s Sigma Theta Tau honoree was also unveiled. Sigma Theta Tau membership is by invitation-only to nurse leaders exhibiting exceptional achievements in nursing. 

The 2024 nursing award winners are:
o    Cameos of Caring Winner – Jennifer Lancy, RN
o    Nursing Excellence Winner – Cole Bever, RN
o    Physicians Choice Winner – Christine Duplay, RN
o    Rookie of the Year Winner – Audrey Wytrzyszczewski, RN
o    Sigma Theta Tau Honoree – Michelle Smart, RN