University of Maryland Medical System Nurses Recognized as “Excellence in Nursing” Winners by Baltimore Magazine

Twenty-two nurses from University of Maryland Medical System-affiliated hospitals and member organizations have been named as "Excellence in Nursing" winners by Baltimore magazine.

"Our nurses continue to show a commitment to quality care, making a difference for every patient across our System every day," said Mohan Suntha, MD, MBA, President and Chief Executive Officer of UMMS.

The nurses represent the University of Maryland Medical Center, the System's flagship academic hospital, including both the Midtown ;and Downtown campuses of UMMC, the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center, and the Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center. Also represented are the University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center (Glen Burnie), the University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center (Towson), University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health, comprising both the University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Medical Center (Bel Air) and the University of Maryland Harford Memorial Hospital (Havre de Grace), as well as the UM Rehabilitation & Orthopaedic Institute (Baltimore City).

"We are proud of this year's honorees and the world-class care they provide for our patients," said Lisa Rowen, DNSc, RN, CENP, FAAN, Chief Nurse Executive for the University of Maryland Medical System. "Nurses put the System's values into action each day."

University of Maryland Medical System Honorees

Brenda Adelsberger, BSN, RN, CCRN
Intensive Care
University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center

David Bageant, RN
Psychiatric Nurse
University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center

Monika Bauman, MS '10, BSN '90, RN, NEA-BC*
Management/Nurse Executives
University of Maryland Medical Center Downtown Campus

Raven Bethea, RN
Emergency Department
University of Maryland Medical Center Midtown Campus

Amy Borth, MS '10, BSN '02, ACNP*
Intensive Care
University of Maryland R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center

Dana Chandler, MSN '22, RN*
Medical-Surgical Nursing
University of Maryland Medical Center Midtown Campus

Christine Cooley, MSN, RN, SANE-A
Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Human Trafficking, Strangulation
University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health

Sara Fitzgerald, MS '15, RN, CDCES*
Community Care/Ambulatory Care
University of Maryland Medical Center

Kathryn Fritze, BSN '81, RN*
Oncology
University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center

Kathleen Gibson, RN
Community Care/Ambulatory Care
University of Maryland Medical Center Downtown Campus

Leslie Green, BSN, RN
Community Care/Ambulatory Care
University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center

Stacy Guerin, MSN, RN, FNE-A, CEN, NE-BC, LSSBB
Management/Nurse Executive
University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health

MaryJo Holloran, DNP, ONP-C
Orthopedics
University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center
Towson Orthopaedic Associates

Hannah Hunter, BSN, RN
Intensive Care
University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center

Polly Lampon, RN
Case Management
University of Maryland Medical Center Downtown Campus

David Lear, BSN, RN
Community Care/Ambulatory Care
University of Maryland Medical Center Downtown Campus

Brenda Martin, MSN, RN, CNML
Management/Nurse Executive
University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center

Sadie Parker, RN, MSN (retired)
Acute Care/Family Practice/General Medicine
University of Maryland Rehabilitation & Orthopaedic Institute

Rhonda Silva, MBA, BSN, RN
Oncology
University of Maryland Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center

Elizabeth Stehr, BSN '13, RN, PCCN, CSC*
Cardiovascular
University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Group

Retta-Ann Thomas, BSN, RN
Women's Health
University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center

Cathy Widmer, MSN, RN
Management/Nurse Executive
University of Maryland Medical Center Midtown Campus

*Indicates the nurse is also a graduate of the University of Maryland School of Nursing

About the University of Maryland Medical System

The University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) is a university-based regional health care system focused on serving the health care needs of Maryland, bringing innovation, discovery and research to the care we provide and educating the state's future physician and health care professionals through our partnership with the University of Maryland School of Medicine and the UM Schools of Nursing, Pharmacy, Social Work and Dentistry in Baltimore. As one of the largest private employers in the State, the health system's 28,000 employees and 4,000 affiliated physicians provide primary and specialty care in more than 150 locations and at 11 hospitals. UMMS' flagship academic campus, the University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore is partnered with the University of Maryland School of Medicine and is recognized regionally and nationally for excellence and innovation in specialized care. Our acute care and specialty rehabilitation hospitals serve urban, suburban and rural communities and are located in 13 counties across the State. In addition, UMMS operates health insurance plans serving Medicare and Medicaid members. For more information, visit www.umms.org.

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