Des Moines – MercyOneSM is proud to announce 18 nurses from across the state-wide system and its affiliated facilities have been named to the list of 100 Great Iowa Nurses. The 2019 honorees represent the health system’s diverse services and specialties, and have demonstrated outstanding commitment to providing the high-quality, compassionate and personalized care for which MercyOne is known.
In all, more than 500 nurses were nominated for this honor, with recipients selected based on the meaningful, lasting contributions made to their patients, colleagues and the nursing profession, and being viewed as mentors to other nursing professionals. Honorees are also cited for their courage, competence and commitment to the field of nursing.
“Every day, MercyOne has the privilege of serving thousands of patients and families through an integrated system of clinics, hospitals and specialized care services. The expertise, professionalism and empathy consistently demonstrated by MercyOne’s exceptional nursing colleagues ensure the best possible outcomes for each patient,” said Bob Ritz, MercyOne president and CEO. “It is with great pride that we recognize this year’s honorees of the 100 Great Iowa Nurses, as they continue our legacy of healing ministry.”
100 Great Iowa Nurses 2019 MercyOne Honorees
Jennifer Archer, Monroe County Hospital and Clinics, an affiliate of MercyOne
Terri Cronbaugh, Mercy Iowa City, an affiliate of MercyOne
Dee Elliott, MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
Lynn Fellinger, Davis County Hospital, an affiliate of MercyOne
Cori Foley, MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center
Amanda Fry, MercyOne Comfort Health Center for Women
Wanda Gaither, MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
Julie Hodne, Manning Regional Healthcare Center, an affiliate of MercyOne
Judith Lackore Monroe, Mercy College of Health Sciences
Anne Murphy, MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
Justin Nylin, MercyOne Clinton Medical Center
Stephanie Pollard, MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
Kelly Richards, MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center
Mary Schemmel, Mercy College of Health Sciences
Tonya Stewart, MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
Jesse Watters, MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center
Barbara Williams, MercyOne New Hampton Medical Center
Jill Zintz, MercyOne Centerville Medical Center
MercyOne is a proud sponsor of the 100 Great Iowa Nurses statewide program, a collaboration of the
Iowa Nurses Association, Iowa Nurses Foundation and the University of Iowa College of Nursing.
This year’s 100 Great Iowa Nurses will be recognized on Sunday, May 5, at the Iowa Events Center – Grand Ballroom in Des Moines. This is the 15th anniversary of the program, and is an annual prelude to National Nurses Week, which begins on May 6 and ends on May 12, the birthday of Florence Nightingale.
For more information about 100 Great Iowa Nurses, visit greatnurses.org.