2007 Nursing Professional Advisory Committee Award Recipients

Publications Awards RADM Faye G. Abdellah Publication Award for Nursing Research Paper: “Content-validated Venous Ulcer Guideline” CDR Laurie Bernato Laura Bolton, PhD Lisa Corbett, APRN, BC Peggy Dotson, RN Scott Lauaus, PT Diane Merkle, APRN Gregory Patterson, MD Tania Phillips, MD Patrick McNees, PhD Peggy Porter Riedesel, PT Peter Sheehan, MD The AAWC Government and Regulatory Task Force.

This article carefully detailed the research that went into developing a venous ulcer guideline to improve venous ulcer care. The research explored evidence based, best wound care practices for venous ulcer management and yielded the development of a venous ulcer algorithm to improve healthcare. It is a ‘benchmark’ for venous ulcer care resulting in improved quality of care and subsequent reimbursement.

RADM Marie Henry Publication for Clinical Practice Paper: “Notes from the Field, Surgery for a Smile” CAPT Angela Martinelli

This article detailed much of the gratifying work during the 175 surgeries the team participated in during their travels to Tatarstan, a republic of the Russian Federation in June 2005. The holistic approach included an additional week stay to ensure that all patients were recovering well. It also portrayed the global role that the team and the author (an operating room nurse – CAPT Angela Martinell) undertook to improve the quality of life and well-being of those who are less fortunate in other parts of the world.

RADM Julia R. Plotnick Publication Award for Health/Nursing Policy Paper: “Developing a Nursing Database System in Kenya” CAPT Patricia L. Riley Stephen M. Vindigni, MPH John Arudo, MPH, MSc. Agnes N. Waudo, HSC, RN, RM  Japheth Ngoya Chris P. Rakuom RN, RM, ICUN Maureen Kelley, CNM, PhD  Michael E. St. Louis, MD Lawrence H. Marum, MD, MPH, FAAP Andrew Kamenju Elizabeth O. Oywer, RN Marla E. Salmon, ScD, RN, FAAN  Martha Rogers, MD

This article describes the work force disparities which are becoming a significant issue in worldwide health. It details the inception of a nursing database which was an evidence-based, innovative approach to dealing with the healthcare work force shortage, particularly nursing , in a region of the world which is in real need of a robust healthcare and nursing workforce—Kenya.

Minnegerode Awards for Nursing Excellence (MANE) McLaughlin Award for Clinical Service CAPT Bonnie Warner Hastings Indian Medical Center

CAPT Bonnie Warner is presented with the McLaughlin Award for her consistent and thorough work at the Hastings Indian Medical Center which includes providing health promotion and disease prevention education, thus improving the overall health of the 25,000+ patients seen yearly at the Women’s Clinic, through dedicated hard work as a certified nurse-midwife.

Hasselmeyer Award for Research Initiatives Dr. Jane Fall-Dickson, PhD, RN National Institute of Nursing Research, National Institutes of Health

Dr. Jane Fall-Dickson is recognized for exemplary nursing leadership for nursing research and clinical investigation work at the National Institute of Nursing Research by establishing a sustainable multidisciplinary program of behavioral research focusing on oral complications of cancer treatment research.

Hanzel Award for Administrative Activities CAPT Donna Olive Federal Bureau of Prisons

CAPT Donna Olive is the recipient of the Hanzel Award for Administrative Activities for outstanding work at the Indian Health facilities and at the Federal Bureau of Prisons including the development of an infection control policy, the reduction of communicable disease risk among the Federal inmate population, and the implementation of strategies in the prevention and management of infectious diseases in the correctional setting. CAPT Donna Olive has implemented a model for other correctional healthcare systems.

Petry Leone Award for Health Promotion and Education LCDR Lois K. Schumacher Bristol Bay Area Health Corporation’s Diabetes Program Coordinator

LCDR Lois K. Schumacher, the recipient of the Petry Leone Award for Health Promotion and Education, demonstrated resourcefulness and dedication in helping to accomplish the mission of the Commissioned Corps of the U.S. Public Health Service as well as professional and technical skills and competence in raising the quality of nursing. Her consistent and thorough work at the Bristol Bay Area Health Corporation, which includes incorporating a variety of different program activities into the Diabetes Prevention/Lifestyle Change Program offered to the 32 surrounding villages, the Native Dance Program Funding, and the 4th and 5th Grade Walking Program, is acknowledged as impressive and responsive.

Gregg Group Award Ms. Maribeth Badura CAPT Karen Hench CAPT Beverly Wright CDR Madelyn Renteria Ms. Juliann De Stefano Division of Healthy Start and Perinatal Services, Maternal and Child Health Bureau, Health Resources and Services Administration

The Division of Healthy Start and Perinatal Services, Maternal and Child Health Bureau, Health Resources and Services Administration, has provided national leadership in planning, directing, coordinating, monitoring, and evaluating national programs focusing on perinatal, infant, and women’s health. The Gregg Group Award recognizes the collaborative work to improve and strengthen the access, delivery, quality, coordination, and information for services for the targeted populations, especially for the vulnerable and high-risk.

Commissioned Officers Association Awards Lucille Woodward Award in Nursing CDR Dana Cruz Phoenix Indian Medical Center

Recognized for consistent and thorough work in the Phoenix Indian Medical Center with the Arizona Perinatal Trust, and for her sustained quality accomplishments in the last 18 months related to sustaining certification of the Obstetric Department.

Mabel May Wagner Award in Nursing CDR Candice Cotton Gallup Indian Medical Center, Gallup, NM

Recognized for leadership responsibilities at the only Nurse-managed Wound Clinic at the Gallup Indian Medical Center serving the surrounding Navajo Area community.

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