2022 Nurse Honorees

Nominating Organization: BECTON, DICKINSON AND COMPANY, BD

MSN, RN, CRNI, VA-BC

During her time at BD, Elisa has had multiple instances where she is creating global impact. As one of the primary facilitators for our vascular access management program, Elisa is focused on how to…

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Nominating Organization: HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH

RN, BSN • Hackensack Meridian Health

Audrey Waechter, BSN, RN, serves as a nurse on the 9 Pavilion West mdash; Oncology Unit at Hackensack Meridian Hackensack University Medical Center (HUMC)…

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Nominating Organization: NUVANCE HEALTH

PhD, MPH, NP-BC • Nuvance Health

Catherine Winkler is a nurse practicing for over 43 years who currently works as a nurse practitioner in primary care. She earned her Bachelor of Science (BSN) degree from…

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Nominating Organization: MONMOUTH MEDICAL CENTER — DEPARTMENT OF OB/GYN

RN, PMH-C, CBC • Monmouth Medical Center — Department of OB/GYN

Lisa Tremayne, RN, PMH-C, CBC is a survivor of postpartum anxiety/OCD, and brings over 20 years of diverse, valued experience in the maternal health field. A tireless advocate for Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMADs), a maternal mental health advocate, lobbying for…

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Nominating Organization: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CATHOLIC NURSES, NACN, USA

RN, BA • National Association of Catholic Nurses, NACN, USA

Auggy is an RN and licensed midwife. He received his diplomas in General Nursing and Midwifery in 1996 and 1998 respectively. He also holds a degree in Community Health Psychology…

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Nominating Organization: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CATHOLIC NURSES, NACN, USA

RN • National Association of Catholic Nurses, NACN, USA

Lisa Fuchs is an Associate Degree Rural Nurse who was born, educated, and began her practice in Nebraska. Her career started as a staff nurse within a 13-bed rural hospital…

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Nominating Organization: COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF NURSING

PhD, RN, FAAN • Columbia University School of Nursing

Dr. Kelly has been involved in global health work since her time in the Peace Corps in 2001. As a biology teacher and HIV/AIDS educator in Namibia, she realized…

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Nominating Organization: RAD-AID, INTERNATIONAL

DNP-C, MSN, BSN, RN-BC, ANP-BC • RAD-AID, International

Patricia DuCharme is a Registered Nurse and Board Certified Nurse Practitioner with extensive clinical and leadership experience in primary care and public health. She earned a Bachelors of Science in…

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Nominating Organization: ORDER OF MALTA MISSION TO THE UNITED NATIONS

DNP, MSN, BSN • Order of Malta Mission to the United Nations

Anna Cerra’s career began in New York, and was successfully followed by management positions in Critical Care and Ambulatory Surgery. She joined Greenwich Hospital in 1999, an affiliate of Yale New Haven Health, and served as…

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Nominating Organization: ORDER OF MALTA MISSION TO THE UNITED NATIONS

MSN, BA • Order of Malta Mission to the United Nations

Dominic Figueroa is one of eight children and grew up in Northern California. He enjoyed many adventures with his family where he learned life’s most important lesson: love involves sacrifice…

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Nominating Organization: NURSES WITH GLOBAL IMPACT, INC

MSN, PMHRN-BC • Nurses with Global Impact, Inc.

Islane Louis earned her nursing degree in Haiti and started to work as a floating nurse at the ‘Hopital Sacree Coeur de Milot’. Shortly after, she was hired to be the site nurse for a ‘Royal Caribbean Cruise Line’ private destination in Haiti, and…

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Nominating Organization: PREVENTIVE CARDIOVASCULAR NURSES ASSOCIATION, PCNA

RN, BS, CSN • Preventative Cardiovascular Nurses Association

Kevin is a cardiac specialist, clinical trainer, and lecturer with over 20 years of healthcare experience in private, community, and government centers. He earned a diploma in [adult] nursing studies from City University of London in 2004 and a bachelor’s degree in…

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Nominating Organization: CATHOLIC MEDICAL MISSION BOARD, CMMB

RN, MSN, MPH • Catholic Medical Mission Board, CMMB

Susan is a recent MPH graduate, with 20 years of professional experience as a registered nurse, and social worker. In the past she has trained a research team in Burundi, East Africa. With the support of an interpreter, she recruited 20 locals and…

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