The Oregon Center for Nursing (OCN) proudly announced the honorees of the 2024 Oregon Outstanding Nurse Preceptor Awards, recognizing 20 exceptional preceptors for their vital contributions to the nursing profession. In its fourth year, the annual event celebrates the critical role nurse preceptors play in strengthening and furthering Oregon’s healthcare workforce.
“Nursing preceptors are an essential piece of successful nursing transition and employee retention,” says Jana Bitton, Executive Director of OCN. “Their mentorship helps new nurses and those transitioning to new specialties thrive, ensuring a stronger, more resilient healthcare system for Oregonians.”
Preceptorship is vital in employee onboarding, guiding both new graduates and experienced nurses as they adapt to new roles and environments. Healthcare systems across the state nominated an organizational honoree who demonstrated excellence in mentorship, leadership, and support. Additionally, the Oregon Outstanding Nurse Preceptor Awards feature the “Impact Award,” a peer-nominated honor recognizing nurses who have made a profound difference in their colleagues’ careers.
Recipients were celebrated during a virtual ceremony on Wednesday, September 18, 2024. This year’s Outstanding Nurse Preceptor Award winners include:
- Cyntia Pope, Registered Nurse at Sky Lakes Medical Center
- Andrew Wright, Staff Nurse at McKenzie-Willamette Medical Center
- Cortney Hett, Nurse Case Manager, Home Health at Kaiser Permanente
- Chrissy Doud, Registered Nurse at Grande Ronde Hospital
- Lora Rood, Staff Nurse at Bay Area Hospital
- T’ien Corum, Registered Nurse at Legacy Health
- Sarah Holm, Registered Nurse at Oregon Health and Sciences University
- Diane Paquette, Clinical Nurse at Salem Health
- Miranda Palmer, Staff Nurse at PeaceHealth
- Kimberly Richards, PMHNP at Sequoia Mental Health Services
- Amelia Guzman Steimel, Community Health Nurse at Multnomah County
- Jennifer Krieger, Registered Nurse at Adventist Health
- Shayne Rickman, Registered Nurse at Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital
- Angela Buller, Staff Nurse at St. Charles Medical Center
- Allison Coughlin, Registered Nurse at St. Charles Medical Center
- Bryce Burkett, Registered Nurse at Kaiser Permanente
- Robin Lazarun, School Nurse at Multnomah Education Service District
- Jennifer O’larte, Registered Nurse Team Lead at Kaiser Permanente
- Maryann Elias, Registered Nurse at Samaritan Health
- Mandy Maul, 10S Clinical RN at Oregon Health and Sciences University
OCN continues to raise awareness about the invaluable role preceptors play in shaping the future of nursing in the state. More information about this year’s Outstanding Nurse Preceptors is available at oregoncenterfornursing.org/nurse-preceptors-awards.
Watch this year’s Outstanding Nurse Preceptors Award Ceremony:
About The Oregon Center for Nursing
The Oregon Center for Nursing (OCN) is a nonprofit workforce center working to advance the nursing profession across Oregon. The organization fulfills its mission of supporting “informed, well-prepared, diverse, and exceptional nursing professionals” through research, education, programming, and community partnerships. Established by nursing leaders in 2002, OCN is regarded by nurse leaders, educators, and the Oregon state legislature as a leader and advisor for nursing workforce issues, including well-being, job satisfaction, and retention. For more information about the organization and its programming, visit oregoncenterfornursing.org.
Media Contact
Callie Gisler, Communications Manager
Oregon Center for Nursing
Phone: 503-580-2206
callie.gisler@oregoncenterfornursing.org
