Norman Regional nurses honored as finalists for March of Dimes Nurse of the Year

Eleven nurses from Norman Regional Health System are finalists in their respective categories for the March of Dimes Nurse of the Year Award.

The March of Dimes recognizes nurses whose strength, courage and perseverance make medical advances possible. The Nurse of the Year Awards event honors the dedication and commitment of Oklahoma’s nursing community, celebrates nursing excellence, and recognizes leaders in nursing from across Oklahoma, according to the March of Dimes.

This year the March of Dimes received a record-breaking number of nominations with more than 950 nurses nominated from across Oklahoma.

“It is the highest honor to be nominated as a March of Dimes Nurse of the Year candidate. To be selected as finalists among a record 955 nominations across the state of Oklahoma truly shows the character, dedication and expertise of our Norman Regional nurses,” said Annette Troxell, RN, Director of Women’s and Children’s Services at Norman Regional.

“I could not be more proud of these finalists and wish all of them the best on being selected for the award!”

Finalists and the category in which they are nominated include:

Jennifer Vasquez, Advanced Practice

Patricia “Patti” Guthrie, Charge Nurse

Jason Weger, Critical Care

Vicki Johnson, Education

Brandon Byrd, Infection Control, Occupational Health, Quality & Risk Management

Gwen Harrington, Infection Control, Occupational Health, Quality & Risk Management

Lauren McBride, LPN

Kelia Crabbe, Nursing Innovation in Clinical Advancement and/or Healthcare Technology Partner

Amy Hawley, Nursing Innovation in Clinical Advancement and/or Healthcare Technology Partner

Veronica Robbins, Nursing Innovation in Clinical Advancement and/or Healthcare Technology Partner

Alexis Pastor, Rising Star

Lacey Heidel, Women’s Health

Winners will be announced at the 15^th annual Nurse of the Year Awards on Thursday, Nov. 14 at the Riverwind Casino Showplace Theatre.

Norman Regional is a presenting sponsor for this year’s March of Dimes Oklahoma Nurse of the Year Awards Gala. Brittni McGill, vice president and chief nursing officer, is this year’s chair for the March of Dimes Nurse of the Year for Oklahoma.