(PHOENIXVILLE, PA – June 2021) Phoenixville Hospital announced the annual Nursing Excellence Award winners during the recent annual Nursing Week.
“The annual nursing excellence awards recognizes the great work our nurses, nursing support staff and colleagues perform every day at Phoenixville Hospital,” said Sandy Crabtree, BSN, RN, MBA; Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer, Phoenixville Hospital. “It’s an honor to work with amazing people who come to work and care so passionately for the community,” said Crabtree. “Our nurses carry out the mission for Phoenixville Hospital, delivering compassionate, safe, patient-centered care.”
Eight honors recognizing excellence in clinical practice, education, quality, safety, collaboration, leadership, and compassion were awarded to individuals and teams including:
Excellence in Clinical Support Award: Ashley Foster, PCA, Emergency Department
Relationship Based Care: The Spirit of Caring Award: Dorothea Knight, BSN, RN, Emergency Department
Physician/APP Collaboration Award: Amy Mastrangelo, CRNP, Hospitalist
Excellence in Nursing Quality & Patient Safety: Felicia Porter, BSN, RN, 2 South
Interdisciplinary Support: Doris Reddick, Environmental Services
Transformational Leadership/Professional Development Excellence: Jennifer Tinney, RN, CNOR, Surgery Department
Excellence in Nursing Evidence Based Practice, Research & Innovation: Rebecca Alt, RN, CHRN, Heart Failure Clinic
Sally Strzelecki Rising Star Award: Kimberly Trotter, RN, Surgery Department
Phoenixville Hospital called for Nursing Award Nominations earlier this year for the different awards. These nursing individuals exemplify a commitment to professionalism, professional development, achievement of organizational outcomes, advancement of nursing clinical and professional practice excellence, and contributions that support health system mission, vision, standards, and strategic priorities. Award winners were chosen by a committee of their peers.
ABOUT PHOENIXVILLE HOSPITAL:
Located in Phoenixville, Pa., and a member of Tower Health, Phoenixville Hospital is a 149-bed facility that provides comprehensive medical services through emergency room visits, inpatient admissions, outpatient procedures and community outreach programs. Phoenixville Hospital’s services include an award-winning cardiovascular program, a fully accredited cancer center, NAPBC-accredited breast health center, an acute inpatient rehabilitation center, and a large robotic surgery center. Phoenixville Hospital is accredited by The Joint Commission and has been recognized for its quality outcomes and clinical expertise across services lines that include joint replacement surgery, advanced heart failure care, and the designation as a Primary Stroke Center. For more information, visit Phoenixville Hospital.
Media contact: Susan Graham, susan.graham@towerhealth.org, 610-983-1551
